Chhetan Gurung

Chhetan Gurung (Nepali: छेतन गुरुङ; 5 February 1979 – 9 September 2020) was a Nepalese film director and writer known for his work in Nepali cinema. He has written scripts for Nepali films including November Rain (2014), Classic (2016), A Mero Hajur 3 (2019), and Prem Geet 3. Gurung debuted as a director from Damaru Ko Dandibiyo (2018), his last film, Prem Geet 3 which he directed in 2019 that will be released posthumously. He died from liver problems on 9 September 2020.

Chhetan Gurung
Born(1979-02-05)5 February 1979
Nepal
Died9 September 2020(2020-09-09) (aged 41)
Kathmandu, Nepal
Years active2014–2020

Career

In 2014, Gurung debuted as a writer with November Rain, for which he won the NFDC National Film Award for Best Writer.[1][2] In 2016, he was nominated for the NFDC National Film Award for Best Writer for Classic.[3] In 2018, he debuted as a film director from drama Damaru Ko Dandibiyo, a film about a former national game of Nepal.[4] Gurung talking about the film, he said: "I have taken the film as a good project to use my experiences in the industry and to broaden my horizon. I am excited."[5] Damaru Ko Dandibiyo was critically acclaimed, one critic praised Gurung writing that he did a "stellar job" in the film.[1][6]

In 2019, Gurung wrote a script for romantic-drama A Mero Hajur 3.[7] In 2019, Gurung directed big-budget drama Prem Geet 3, the film stars Pradeep Khadka and Kristina Gurung in the lead roles.[1][8] The film was set to be released on 10 April 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][9][10] In 2020, he was working with producer Santosh Sen in comedy Hututu.[1][11]

Personal life and death

Gurung was born on 5 February 1979 (Bikram Sambat: 22 Magh 2035).[2][12] He was suffering from liver problems; on 9 September 2020 he was taken to the Metro Kathmandu Hospital where he was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).[7] He died the same day early in the morning.[2]

Film producer Santosh Sen told The Himalayan Times that he had been vomiting blood.[2] Sen added that he was previously on medication and was admitted to the ICU for liver problems.[2] His last funeral rites were performed on 10 September at Swayambhunath; the funeral was attended by director Dayaram Dahal, actor Aaryan Sigdel, actor Pradeep Khadka, actress Jharana Thapa, Santosh Sen, and others.[1][13]

Filmography
Year Film Credited as Notes Ref.
Director Writer
2014 November Rain No Yes [1][14][15]
2016 Classic No Yes
2018 Damaru Ko Dandibiyo Yes No
2019 A Mero Hajur 3 No Yes
— Prem Geet 3 Yes Yes Posthumous release

Awards
Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2014 NFDC National Film Award Best Writer November Rain Won [1][16]
2016 Classic Nominated [3]
2018 Kamana Film Award Best Debut Director Damaru Ko Dandibiyo Won [17]

References
  1. "Film script writer, director Chhetan Gurung no more". The Rising Nepal. 10 September 2020. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  2. "Film director Chhetan Gurung no more". The Himalayan Times. 9 September 2020. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  3. "NFDC Award Nominations Are Announced : Classic, Premgeet get Most Nods". Moviemanu. 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  4. "Dandibiyo is dying, but lamenting is not enough: Khagendra". The Kathmandu Post. 4 May 2018. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  5. "Damaru ko Dandibiyo heads to production". The Kathmandu Post. 8 October 2017. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  6. Pant, Shashwat. "Damaru ko Dandibiyo movie review: Remembering the forgotten sport". OnlineKhabar. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  7. "Film Director Chhetan Gurung passes away". Khabarhub. 9 September 2020. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  8. "'Prem Geet 3' filming in frozen Manang". Republica. 18 December 2019. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  9. "'Prem Geet 3' overseas rights sold in Europe". Republica. 19 February 2020. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  10. Dixit, Abhimanyu (9 May 2020). "Can Nepali cinema survive the viral outbreak?". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  11. "निर्देशक तथा लेखक छेतन गुरुङको ४२ वर्षको उमेरमा निधन". GorakhaPatra. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  12. "नेपाली चलचित्र लेखक तथा निर्देशक छेतन गुरुङको निधन". NagarikTimes. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  13. "अलबिदा छेतन गुरुङ…". Online Khabar. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  14. "Damaru ko Dandibiyo to release in May". The Kathmandu Post. 6 April 2018. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  15. "निर्देशक छेतन गुरुङको निधन". Naya Patrika. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  16. "चलचित्र लेखक तथा निर्देशक छेतन गुरुङको निधन". News 24. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  17. "सिजी कामना फिल्म अवार्डस् २०७६ को मनोनयन सूची सार्वजनिक". News of Nepal. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
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