The Man from Kathmandu
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| The Man from Kathmandu | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Pema Dhondup |
| Written by | Pema Dhondup |
| Produced by | Nakim Uddin |
| Starring | Gulshan Grover Hameed Sheikh Anna Sharma Karma Shakya Neer Shah Mithila Sharma Paramita RL Rana |
Production company | Tricity Studios |
Release date |
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| Country | Nepal |
| Language | English |
The Man from Kathmandu is the first English language Nepalese film directed and written by Pema Dhondup.[1] The film is Dhondup's second feature film and features Gulshan Grover, Hameed Sheikh, Jose Manuel, Anna Sharma, Michael Brian, Karma Shakya, Neer Shah, Mithila Sharma.[2][3] The film also brings in new talent from the industry including the cast. The film trailer is receiving highly positive reviews for its story as it shows religious unity and speaks against radicalism.[4][5]
Plot
[edit]The Man from Kathmandu follows Faisal Mustafa (Jose Manuel), an American‑Nepali man raised in Los Angeles with a mixed Hindu–Muslim background. He travels to Nepal believing his father has joined the war in Syria. Once in Kathmandu, he becomes entangled in a violent conflict after his grandfather is murdered by Abu Mia Siddiqi (Gulshan Grover), a local crime lord. Faisal reconnects with his childhood friend Namrata (Anna Sharma), who works at a refugee rehabilitation centre run by his grandfather, and joins her in confronting entrenched political corruption.[6]
As Faisal navigates the city’s underworld, he discovers the complex social and political dynamics tied to his own identity. He engages in martial arts confrontations with Abu’s men, symbolically representing his internal struggle and cultural reintegration. Through these challenges, Faisal begins to understand the importance of both personal responsibility and collective solidarity. Ultimately, his actions lead to renewed connections with his heritage and a path toward reconciliation.[7]
Cast
[edit]- Jose Manuel as Faisal Mustafa
- Gulshan Grover as Abu Mia Siddiqi
- Hameed Sheikh as Pundit Harvashdam
- Anna Sharma as Namrata
- Karma Shakya as Sher Thapa
- Neer Shah as Suresh Bhandari
- Shisheer Bangdel as Praveen Kumar
- Mithila Sharma as Renu Bhandari
- Paramita RL Rana as Sujata
- Abhisek Baniya "Nasty" as himself (Special appearance for song Kathmandu's finest)
- Yama Buddha as himself (Special appearance for song Kathmandu's finest)
Soundtrack
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Aakasai Ghumera" | Jason Kunwar | Jason Kunwar | Nikita Shrestha, Jason Kunwar | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Kathmandu's Finest" | Nasty | Nasty | Nasty, Yama Buddha | 3:55 |
| 3. | "Kich Kichay Maya" | Sujendra D Karki | Sujendra D Karki | Chandan Dhoj KC | 4:10 |
| 4. | "Kathmandu" | Rohit John Chettri | Rohit John Chettri | 1974 AD | 3:56 |
References
[edit]- ^ "The Man From Kathmandu". themanfromkathmandu.com. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "The Man from Kathmandu goes into production". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com.
- ^ Republica. "'The Man from Kathmandu' wraps up shoot in Nepal". My Republica.
- ^ Kalam, Kayenat (8 September 2018). "The Trailer of Hameed Sheikh's Debut Hollywood Movie "The Man from Kathmandu" is Now Out!".
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (8 September 2018). "Hameed Sheikh will play a Hindu pundit in The Man From Kathmandu". Images.
- ^ "The Man From Kathmandu". The Film Catalogue. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "The scam from Kathmandu: an honest film review from an actual man from Kathmandu". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
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