Muna Madan

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Deepak Tripathi as Madan
• Usha Poudel as Muna
• Mithila Sharma as Didi
• Capt. Vijaya Lama as Sherpa
• Subhadra Adhikari as Madan’s mother
• Dinesh D.C.as Kaji
• Neer Shah as Malik

Storyline:

This is an epic tragedy based on Nepal’s most famous epic poem. Madan, a lower-class worker, is forced by poverty and mounting debts to go to Lhasa, Tibet, leaving behind his lonely mother and beloved wife, Muna. However, tragedy befalls him on his way home.

About Movie:

Muna Madan is a Nepalese tragic romance film directed by Gyanendra Deuja. The film is based on the renowned epic poem of the same name written by Laxmi Prasad Devkota, a celebrated figure in Nepali literature. Produced by Nabaraj Dhakal under the banner of N.B.A. Chalchitra, the film features a notable cast including Deepak Tripathi as Madan and Usha Poudel as Muna, alongside Subhadra Adhikari, Vijaya Lama, Mithila Sharma, Neer Shah, Dinesh D.C., and Shivahari Poudel.

Muna Madan was selected as Nepal’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 76th Academy Awards but did not secure a nomination. The film was well-received for its faithful adaptation of Devkota’s work and its emotional depth. Critics praised the performances of the lead actors and the film’s ability to capture the essence of Devkota’s narrative.

Muna Madan is considered one of the most important works in Nepali cinema due to its cultural significance and emotional storytelling. It remains a classic that resonates with audiences for its exploration of love, sacrifice, and the struggles faced by individuals in society. The film has also contributed to the ongoing appreciation of Laxmi Prasad Devkota’s literary legacy in Nepal.