''Mero Euta Saathi Chha'' ( Nepali: मेरो एउटा साथी छ) (

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: ''I Have One Special Friend'') is a Nepali movie released on September 11, 2009. This movie was a hit in 2009, and is an unofficial remake of the Korean hit ''

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''. The film was a box office success.

Plot

Story plot begins from the remembrance of childhood friend Jay (

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) of Shikha (

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). Shikha is the daughter of the principal (Keshab Bhattarai) of a high school. The high school building is situated in property of Jay's family. Lawyer Bikram Thapa ( Ashok Sharma) warns the principal to pay the rent or else, leave the property where a resort will be established. Shikha moves to Jay's town to seek help from him. Jay, who is the heir to the property, is raised by his grandparents after the death of his parents. Being the rich guy, he abuses his wealth. One day he skips class and while riding on his bike, he gets challenged from another bike rider in black helmet. He gets ahead of him and blocks his way. He acknowledges that the black helmet person was chased by

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for crime of robbery. Shikha meets Jay incidentally and nearly meets an accident. They quarrels and he gets away. Later on, Shikha goes to Jay's Hotel but Jay refuses to meet her. Shikha returns to her home then. Jay gets expelled from the college due to his habits. Lawyer reminds him he could only get the property in his name only after he graduates from high school within the next year. Otherwise, 99% of the property will be donated to charity under ownership of lawyer and only 1% in his name. To finish his high school, he goes to the village where he spent his childhood. He joins the high school there and meets Shikha, who is the monitor of the class as well the instructor of the charity play for collection of funds for the rent to save the high school grounds. Jay getting sick of the village life tries to get away from there. But slowly he starts to like the culture and lifestyle of the village. Later he falls in love with Shikha and starts to help to collect the funds without knowing that the property is his own. One day new person appears in college named Ragav (

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) who was the rider in black helmet on the day of robbery. He robbed the bank to pay off the loans of college but was caught due to Jay. He hurts Jay but soon he realizes his mistake. Shikha being a heart patient, starts get heart pains. During the charity play Shikha goes to sleep forever in Jay's arm. Lawyer tells he want Jay to be good person, so he had sent him to the village. Jay builds foster home for the children and rest of his life he gives up in memory of childhood friend and his love Shikha.

Cast

Aaryan Sigdel Harish Sigdel (born 4 August 1981), better known as Aaryan Sigdel ( ne, आर्यन सिग्देल, ), is a Nepalese film actor who has appeared in Nepali language films. He is known for his wide range of roles in the Nepali movies. Aa ...

as Jay Shumsher JBR *

as Shikha *

as Ragav * Ashok Sharma as Lawyer Bikram Thapa * Keshab Bhattarai as Shikha's father * Zenisha Moktan *

Sushma Karki Sushma Karki ( ne, सुष्मा कार्की) is Nepalese glamour model and film actress, known for her works in Nepali Cinema. She began her acting career with Arun Khatri. Media spotlight Karki became popular because of her brothe ...

Dayahang Rai Dayahang Rai ( ne, दयाहाङ् राई) is a Nepali actor, director, and playwright. Dayahang is known for his uniqueness in Nepali cinema. He is one of the most popular and acclaimed actors of Nepal. He has starred in over 40 films ...

as funny college student * Bikash Nirola as a fan *

Rekha Thapa Rekha Thapa ( ne, रेखा थापा) is a Nepalese film actress. She is considered one of the most successful actresses in Nepali cinema. She was a top ten finalist for Miss Nepal in the year 1999. She made her film debut two years late ...

in a cameo appearance

Release

The film was released on September 11, 2009. After a year of production, the movie did not follow the queue system. With that provision, it did not get the screening dates at the Bishwa Jyoti Cinema and Ganga Hall but was screened at other cinema halls of both

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and outside.

Critical response

Although, the film met with some criticism for the story resembling to the Korean movie ''A Millionaire's First Love'', it received positive reviews for its direction, cinematography, choreography and mostly for Aryan Sigdel's performance. Aryan Sigdel won the National Film Award for the Best Actor in Leading Role for his performance. Sound designer and mixer Uttam Neupane won the National Award for his work in this film.

Box office

''Mero Euta Saathi Chha'' collected approximately 2.15 Crore all around Nepal and overseas.

Music

Tracks

The official track listing.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 2094059
http://www.cybersansar.com/article.php?aid=3234
2009 films Nepalese romantic comedy films Nepali-language films Remakes of Nepalese films Films shot in Kathmandu