Gopal Bhutani
- Acting
Biography
Gopal Bhutani (1932–2010) was a pioneering Nepali action director, actor, and stunt coordinator who played a significant role in shaping action cinema in Nepal. He entered the Nepali film industry in 1975 as the country's first action director with the film Jiban Rekha, introducing professionally choreographed action sequences to Nepali cinema. He later directed action scenes for several notable films, including Kanchhi, Santaan, and Manko Baadh, helping establish action as an important element of Nepali filmmaking. In addition to his work behind the camera, Bhutani acted in more than three dozen Nepali films. His pioneering contributions earned him recognition as one of the founders of action filmmaking in Nepal.
Known for
Filmography
- Acharya · Medal Buyer
- Gorkha Paltan
- Himmat · Art Direction
- Pinjada · Art Direction
- Papi · Art Direction
- Kanchha · Art Direction
- Paradeshi Kanchha · Art Direction
- Bahadur · Art Direction
- Saathi
- Allare
- Agni Pariksha · Art Direction
- Pratiksha · Art Direction
- Bhisham Pratigya · Art Direction
- Aparadh
- Jeevan Sangharsha · Art Direction
- Dui Thopa Aansu
- Yoddha · Ashokan's trainer
- Yug Dekhi Yug Samma · Action Director
- Chino
- The Night Train to Kathmandu · Lootan
- Santan · Action Director
- Samjhana · Action Director
- Ke Ghar Ke Dera · Action Director
- Kanchhi · Action Director
- Jivan Rekha · Action Director
- Saajan Ki Saheli · Gopal Bhutani