
Known for
Acting
Born
July 15, 1951 (age 75)
Birthplace
Kalimpong, West Bengal, India
Tulsi Ghimire is one of the most successful and influential filmmakers in the history of Nepali cinema, often credited with ushering in a "golden age" of storytelling. Born in Kalimpong, India, he moved to Mumbai to work in Bollywood as an editor before transitioning to Nepal, where he made his directorial debut with the 1981 hit Bansuri. Ghimire is best known for directing a string of legendary blockbusters including Kusume Rumal, Lahure, Chino, and Darpan Chhaya— which blended emotional family dramas with memorable music and high production values. He is also recognized for discovering and mentoring some of the industry’s biggest stars, such as Bhuwan KC and Saroj Khanal. Beyond directing,...
2026
2026
Director, Writer
2019
2017
Writer, Director
2001
as Smriti's father, Director, Writer, Editor
1998
Editor
1997
Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Editor
1996
as Mailababu, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor, Director
1994
Director, Screenplay
1993
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
1993
Writer, Director, Editor
1991
as Bau, Director, Writer, Editor
1990
Director, Editor, Director of Photography
1988
Director, Writer, Editor
1988
Dialogue, Screenplay
1985
Writer, Director, Editor
1984
Editor
1983
Director
1981
Director, Writer