Deepak Rayamajhi (Nepali: दीपक रायमाठी) (7 May
1953 â€" 18 October 2011) was a Nepalese film director and producer
known for his work in Nepali cinema. His early directorial career
consisted of acclaimed movies, such as Bhagya Rekha, Yug Dekhi Yug
Samma and Kassam. Deepak introduced a new generation of unknown young
actors to the movie audiences, including Rajesh Hamal, Ramesh Upreti
and Melina Manandhar. He was known as the Godfather of Nepalese Film
Industry.Deepak Rayamajhi was born on 7 May 1953 to Keshar Jung
Rayamajhi, and Tarulatha Rayamajhi. His father, a Nepalese politician
was a leading figure in the communist movement in the country, but
later turned into a royalist. His mother was an Education Minister
during the Panchayat regime. Deepak was the first of four children
born to Keshar Jung Rayamajhi. His younger brothers are Dilip Jung
Rayamajhi (Ex-Brigadier General of the Nepalese army) and Raju Jung
Rayamajhi. He also has a younger sister.Deepak went to Moscow, Russia,
with his father at the age of 8 and did his schooling there. He
received his master's degree in Filmmaking from Gerasimov Institute of
Cinematography.
1953 â€" 18 October 2011) was a Nepalese film director and producer
known for his work in Nepali cinema. His early directorial career
consisted of acclaimed movies, such as Bhagya Rekha, Yug Dekhi Yug
Samma and Kassam. Deepak introduced a new generation of unknown young
actors to the movie audiences, including Rajesh Hamal, Ramesh Upreti
and Melina Manandhar. He was known as the Godfather of Nepalese Film
Industry.Deepak Rayamajhi was born on 7 May 1953 to Keshar Jung
Rayamajhi, and Tarulatha Rayamajhi. His father, a Nepalese politician
was a leading figure in the communist movement in the country, but
later turned into a royalist. His mother was an Education Minister
during the Panchayat regime. Deepak was the first of four children
born to Keshar Jung Rayamajhi. His younger brothers are Dilip Jung
Rayamajhi (Ex-Brigadier General of the Nepalese army) and Raju Jung
Rayamajhi. He also has a younger sister.Deepak went to Moscow, Russia,
with his father at the age of 8 and did his schooling there. He
received his master's degree in Filmmaking from Gerasimov Institute of
Cinematography.
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