Tulsi Ghimire
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 15, 1951
- 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, he is a talented editor, screenwriter, and actor, often making memorable cameos in his own films. He remains a revered figure in the industry, continuing to work on new projects while his classic films remain cultural benchmarks for Nepali audiences worldwide.
Filmography
Chiranjibi Bhawa 2027
Actor
I am Jit Bahadur 2026
Actor
Pahaad 2026
Director, Writer
Appa 2019
Actor
Darpan Chhaya 2 2017
Actor, Writer, Director
Darpan Chhaya 2001
as Smriti's father, Director, Writer, Editor
Aafno Birano 1998
Editor
Balidaan 1997
Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Editor
Rahar 1996
as Mailababu, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor, Director
Dakshina 1994
Actor, Director, Screenplay
Deuta 1993
Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
Dui Thopa Aansu 1993
Writer, Director, Editor
Chino 1991
as Bau, Director, Writer, Editor
Kosheli 1990
Director, Editor, Director of Photography
Lahure 1988
Actor, Director, Writer, Editor
Saino 1988
Dialogue, Screenplay
Jhoda 1987
Editor
Kusume Rumal 1985
Writer, Director, Editor
Basudev 1984
Editor
Jagwal 1983
Director
Bansuri 1981
Director, Writer
Credits from TMDB.