Aama (1964): Nepal’s First Nepali Film | Watch Full Movie
‘Aama’ is regarded as Nepal’s first Nepali film and remains one of the most important milestones in the history of Nepali cinema.
Production of the film began in 1964 under the initiative and production of the Department of Information of the then Government of His Majesty.
At the time, Nepal was governed under the Panchayat system, and the film was produced by the government with the aim of supporting that system. In the film, Nepal is symbolically portrayed as a “mother”, reflecting themes of patriotism, national pride and devotion to the motherland.
Main Cast and Crew
Director: Hira Singh Khatri
Story: Durga Prasad Shrestha
Screenplay: Durga Prasad Shrestha, Hira Singh Khatri
Dialogue: Durga Prasad Shrestha, Hira Singh Khatri
Cinematography: Deuji Bhai
Editing: Harish Pathare
Lyricists: Laxman Lohani, Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah
Music Director: V. Balsara
Playback Singers: Tara Devi, Shiva Shankar Manandhar
Background Music: V. Balsara
Cast
Bhuvan Chand, Shiva Shankar Manandhar, Hari Prasad Rimal, Basundhara Bhusal, Chaitya Devi, Uttam Nepali, Indra Lal Shrestha, Durga Prasad Shrestha, Bhim Gurung, Yadu Kumari and Hira Singh Khatri.
National Film Day
In 2082 B.S., the Government of Nepal, through the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, declared Asoj 15 as National Film Day, marking the date on which the Nepali film ‘Aama’ was publicly screened.
The recognition highlights the film’s historic importance and its contribution to the development of Nepal’s film industry.
Commemorative Postage Stamp
On Asar 16, 2082 B.S., during the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Film Development Board, a commemorative postage stamp featuring the poster of ‘Aama’ was also released.
The stamp honoured the film’s place in Nepal’s cinematic history and recognised its cultural significance.
Preserving Nepal’s Film Heritage
As part of efforts to preserve Nepal’s historical and cultural film heritage, the Film Development Board has digitised and preserved this historic film.
‘Aama’ remains an important document of Nepal’s cinematic journey and offers audiences a glimpse into the early development of Nepali filmmaking.
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