Ram Babu Gurung

Ram Babu Gurung is kinda a legend in the Nepali film scene, especially if you’re into those movies that feel both close to home and a little bit wild. He’s the guy behind Kabaddi, which, let’s be real, turned into way more than just a movie—it became a whole mood for a lot of folks. The story’s about Kazi, who’s basically stuck in this never-ending chase after the love of his life, Maiya. It’s messy and hilarious and sometimes brutally honest about village life, love triangles, and all that awkward stuff that nobody ever admits out loud. The sequel, Kabaddi Kabaddi, just cranked up the drama and the laughs. Kazi’s still hopelessly romantic (or just hopeless, depending on who you ask), and the story dives deeper into that tug-of-war between old-school traditions and raw, unpredictable emotions. And then there’s Saili—now that one hits different. Gurung kind of flips the script here, digging into the lives of Nepali migrants and the families they leave behind. It’s got this bittersweet vibe, showing how distance messes with love and loyalty, but also how people kind of survive anyway. The way he mixes humor with heartbreak? That’s his signature move. His characters aren’t just characters—they’re people you swear you’ve met before. Gurung’s movies never bother with sugarcoating, and honestly, that’s what makes them stick. They’re messy, real, and leave you either cracking up or quietly wrecked. Sometimes both.