
Person
Gopal Bhutani
Acting
Biography
Gopal Bhutani (1932–2010) was a pioneering Nepali action director, actor, and stunt coordinator who played a significant role in shaping action cinema in Nepal. He entered the Nepali film industry in 1975 as the country's first action director with the film Jiban Rekha, introducing professionally choreographed action sequences to Nepali cinema. He later directed action scenes for several notable films, including Kanchhi, Santaan, and Manko Baadh, helping establish action as an important element of Nepali filmmaking. In addition to his work behind the camera, Bhutani acted in more than three dozen Nepali films. His pioneering contributions earned him recognition as one of the founders of action filmmaking in Nepal.
Known for

Santan
Action Director

Pinjada
Art Direction

Jeevan Sangharsha
Art Direction

Yug Dekhi Yug Samma
1991

Saathi
1998

Gorkha Paltan
2010

Acharya
Medal Buyer

Ke Ghar Ke Dera
1985

Chino
1991

Dui Thopa Aansu
1993
Filmography
- 2011AcharyaMedal Buyer
- 2010Gorkha Paltan
- 2001PinjadaArt Direction
- 1998Saathi
- 1994Jeevan SangharshaArt Direction
- 1993Dui Thopa Aansu
- 1992YoddhaAshokan's trainer
- 1991Yug Dekhi Yug Samma
- 1991Chino
- 1988The Night Train to KathmanduLootan
- 1987SantanAction Director
- 1985Ke Ghar Ke Dera
- 1981Saajan Ki SaheliGopal Bhutani
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