A popular Nepali Name in Filmmaking
Sangita Shrestha, a popular name in filmmaking, always had a knack for weaving stories. A director of more than five dozen music videos, she has now come up with a book, Kathama Aljhiyeka Prem. The book, an anthology of 10 short stories, all of which pivot around love, hit bookstores this past weekend. The Post’s Marissa Taylor caught up with Shrestha to talk about her book, her reading habits, and about love. Kathama Aljhiyeka Prem is a compilation of 10 love stories that are based on lives in and around Kathmandu.The idea of writing the book basically came to me a couple of years ago, after the show Katha Mann Ka became a huge hit. I had written and directed the 30-minute show that used to air on Kantipur Television. People loved the short films and the stories I had woven. It’s basically the accolade it garnered that motivated me to write more love stories.Filmmaking has been my identity till now. So far, I have directed about 60 music videos, and I think, over the years, I carved out a small niche in the craft of weaving and telling stories. Now, with this book, I am stepping into an unchartered territory. I hope I will be successful at establishing myself as a writer.
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