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8 February 2026

Anmol Thapa (in white), son of veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa, who also plays the role of coach in the Bollywood movie ''Mary Kom,'' performs final rites at Pashupatinath crematorium in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 8, 2026. Thapa is actively involved in Nepali and Indian cinema for decades, and his untimely demise leaves the entire Nepali arts and film fraternity in shock. He is widely respected for giving depth, recognition, and dignity to antagonistic roles in Nepali films, earning acclaim comparable to that of lead actors. He is especially popular among audiences for his iconic role as 'Rate Kaila,' which becomes one of the most memorable villains in Nepali cinema. Through his strong screen presence and distinctive acting style, Thapa earns a unique place for himself in the film industry. Born on May 19, 1957, Thapa contributes to acting, modeling, sports, and various aspects of the film industry. He begins his professional life as a model, working in Mumbai in the 1970s for prominent brands including Binny and Mafatlals. In those early years, he also plays competitive football, representing ICL Club Bombay and Orkay Sports Club. While modeling, he works as a photojournalist for Junior Statesman magazine. He covers Bhutan's 1974 coronation ceremony. He makes his Bollywood debut in 1981 with the Hindi film ''Ek Duuje Ke Liye,'' a major commercial success that introduces him to Indian audiences. He later returns to Nepal and rises to prominence following the release of Chino, a landmark Nepali film that secures his place in the country's cinematic history. It is Chino that transforms him into a household name. His portrayal of the antagonist ''Ratey Kaila'' is both unsettling and magnetic, earning acclaim from critics and audiences alike. The character becomes so iconic that Thapa is widely recognized by the role's name rather than his own.

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#13290167

8 February 2026

Anmol Thapa (in white), son of veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa, who also plays the role of coach in the Bollywood movie ''Mary Kom,'' performs final rites at Pashupatinath crematorium in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 8, 2026. Thapa is actively involved in Nepali and Indian cinema for decades, and his untimely demise leaves the entire Nepali arts and film fraternity in shock. He is widely respected for giving depth, recognition, and dignity to antagonistic roles in Nepali films, earning acclaim comparable to that of lead actors. He is especially popular among audiences for his iconic role as 'Rate Kaila,' which becomes one of the most memorable villains in Nepali cinema. Through his strong screen presence and distinctive acting style, Thapa earns a unique place for himself in the film industry. Born on May 19, 1957, Thapa contributes to acting, modeling, sports, and various aspects of the film industry. He begins his professional life as a model, working in Mumbai in the 1970s for prominent brands including Binny and Mafatlals. In those early years, he also plays competitive football, representing ICL Club Bombay and Orkay Sports Club. While modeling, he works as a photojournalist for Junior Statesman magazine. He covers Bhutan's 1974 coronation ceremony. He makes his Bollywood debut in 1981 with the Hindi film ''Ek Duuje Ke Liye,'' a major commercial success that introduces him to Indian audiences. He later returns to Nepal and rises to prominence following the release of Chino, a landmark Nepali film that secures his place in the country's cinematic history. It is Chino that transforms him into a household name. His portrayal of the antagonist ''Ratey Kaila'' is both unsettling and magnetic, earning acclaim from critics and audiences alike. The character becomes so iconic that Thapa is widely recognized by the role's name rather than his own.

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#13107120

18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Actor Marcel Wiercichowski performs during a media rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: 'Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show') at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, directed by Krzysztof Materna and staged in the form of a television talent show, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, highlighting the power of television to create instant celebrities and reflecting on the superficiality of contemporary media culture.

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#13107121

18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Actress Katarzyna Zbel performs during a media rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: 'Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show') at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, directed by Krzysztof Materna and staged in the form of a television talent show, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, highlighting the power of television to create instant celebrities and reflecting on the superficiality of contemporary media culture.

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18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Actress Izabela Kubrak performs during a media rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: 'Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show') at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, directed by Krzysztof Materna and staged in the form of a television talent show, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, highlighting the power of television to create instant celebrities and reflecting on the superficiality of contemporary media culture.

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#13107123

18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Theatre director Krzysztof Materna addresses the media during a press rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show) at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, staged in the format of a television talent show and directed by Materna, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, critically and humorously examining the power of television to turn ordinary people into celebrities and reflecting on the superficial nature of contemporary media culture.

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18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Theatre director Krzysztof Materna addresses the media during a press rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show) at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, staged in the format of a television talent show and directed by Materna, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, critically and humorously examining the power of television to turn ordinary people into celebrities and reflecting on the superficial nature of contemporary media culture.

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18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Theatre director Krzysztof Materna addresses the media during a press rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show) at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, staged in the format of a television talent show and directed by Materna, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, critically and humorously examining the power of television to turn ordinary people into celebrities and reflecting on the superficial nature of contemporary media culture.

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#13107126

18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Theatre director Krzysztof Materna addresses the media during a press rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show) at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, staged in the format of a television talent show and directed by Materna, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, critically and humorously examining the power of television to turn ordinary people into celebrities and reflecting on the superficial nature of contemporary media culture.

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#13107127

18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Actror Milosz Markiewicz speaks to the media at the end of a media rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: 'Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show') at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, directed by Krzysztof Materna and staged in the form of a television talent show, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, highlighting the power of television to create instant celebrities and reflecting on the superficiality of contemporary media culture.

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#13107128

18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Actress Monika Padewska speaks to the media at the end of a media rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: 'Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show') at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, directed by Krzysztof Materna and staged in the form of a television talent show, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, highlighting the power of television to create instant celebrities and reflecting on the superficiality of contemporary media culture.

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#13107129

18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Actress Monika Padewska speaks to the media at the end of a media rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: 'Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show') at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, directed by Krzysztof Materna and staged in the form of a television talent show, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, highlighting the power of television to create instant celebrities and reflecting on the superficiality of contemporary media culture.

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#13107133

18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Actors (L-R) Krzysztof Cybulski, Milosz Markiewicz, Przemysław Branny and Patryk Szwichtenberg perform during a media rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: 'Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show') at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, directed by Krzysztof Materna and staged in the form of a television talent show, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, highlighting the power of television to create instant celebrities and reflecting on the superficiality of contemporary media culture.

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#13107134

18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Theatre director Krzysztof Materna addresses the media during a press rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show) at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, staged in the format of a television talent show and directed by Materna, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, critically and humorously examining the power of television to turn ordinary people into celebrities and reflecting on the superficial nature of contemporary media culture.

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#13107135

18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Theatre director Krzysztof Materna addresses the media during a press rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show) at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, staged in the format of a television talent show and directed by Materna, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, critically and humorously examining the power of television to turn ordinary people into celebrities and reflecting on the superficial nature of contemporary media culture.

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18 December 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – DECEMBER 17: Theatre director Krzysztof Materna addresses the media during a press rehearsal of the stage production 'Kochajmy skowronki. Talent Show' (English title: Let’s Love the Skylarks: A Talent Show) at Teatr Bagatela in Krakow, Poland, on December 17, 2025. The production, staged in the format of a television talent show and directed by Materna, offers a satirical commentary on the entertainment media industry, critically and humorously examining the power of television to turn ordinary people into celebrities and reflecting on the superficial nature of contemporary media culture.

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