Alok Nembang was a Nepali film director. He was also a well-known

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director in

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for more than a decade.

Career

After returning to Nepal from the United States, where he gained knowledge about theater and film-making, Alok directed over 500 music videos of Nepali music. In an interview he had once stated, "I am inspired by many things and incorporate them on my work but I don't copy". He began his career as a VJ in

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in Nepal in 1998. His debut music video was ''Lakhau Patak'' by Nabin K. Bhattarai. Alok acted in the Limbu language film ''

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'' in 2004. His passion for making films was fulfilled with the production of '' Sano Sansar'' (2008), which was a big hit. Alok's second directorial venture ''

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'' (2010) made him popular among the Nepalese cinema audience. His third film '' Ajhai Pani'' was released in February 2015 after his death.

Death

On November 6, 2014, Alok was found dead at his home in

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in an apparent suicide.

Filmography

* '' Sano Sansar'' (2008) * ''

'' (2010) * '' Ajhai Pani'' (2015)

References

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