Sitaram Kattel
Sitaram Kattel | |
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सीताराम कट्टेल | |
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| Born | September 20, 1983[1] Necha Betghari, Solukhumbu, Nepal |
| Other name | Dhurmush |
| Education | Masters in Arts |
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| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Sitaram Kattel (Nepali: सिताराम कट्टेल), popularly known by his serial name Dhurmus,[2] is a Nepalese scriptwriter, actor, comedian, director and social worker. He was one of the main characters of the Nepali TV series Meri Bassai. He also acted in the 2013 Nepali box office hit Chha Ekan Chha in a lead role along with Deepak Raj Giri, Kedar Ghimire, Neeta Dhungana, and Jeetu Nepal. His other movie Wada Number Chha was also a blockbuster. He is also an active social worker.[3][4]
Social works
Kattel has worked in earthquake relief. He and his spouse have built a residence for them and other earthquake victims. He is also building international cricket stadium in Chitwan (via Dhurmus Suntali Foundation).
Projects
- Musahar Basti - Rebuild the village (Done)[5]
Career
He started his career from a hit comedy show called Geetanjali, in which he worked as a temporary scriptwriter. He also worked in Jire Khursani, a famous Nepali comedy TV series for a while. After that along with Kedar Ghimire and Daman Rupakheti he created the sitcom Meri Bassai.[6] After the 2015 earthquake, Sitaram Kattel became highly active in social work.
The Dhurmus Suntali Foundation, established by comedians Sitaram Kattel (Dhurmus) and Kunjana Ghimire (Suntali) following the 2015 earthquake, became a symbol of rapid reconstruction and community development in Nepal. Like • Integrated Model Settlements • Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium • Cleanliness & Hygiene Advocacy • Emergency Disaster Relief • Bagmati River Cleaning • Marginalized Community Empowerment
Filmography
Television
- Geetanjali
- Jire Khursani
- Meri Bassai (Note: Sita Ram Kattel, who played the role of Dhurmus for a long time in the hit TV show Meri Bassai, has now left the program a long time ago)
- Tito Satya
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Daud | Cast | No | No | |
| 2014 | Chha Ekan Chha | Lead Cast | No | No | Box office hit |
| 2014 | Nai Nabhannu La 2 | Supporting Cast | No | No | |
| 2015 | Woda Number 6 | Cast | No | No | Blockbuster |
| 2020 | Senti Virus | Lead Cast | No | No | |
| 2021 | Ma Ta Marchhu Ki Kya Ho | Lead Cast | Yes | Yes | OTT release; also screenplay |
| 2025 | Laaj Sharanam | Lead Cast | No | No |
References
- ↑ "Sitaram Kattel". Lens Nepal. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ↑ "The Greater Good". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ↑ "Biography Of Sitaram Kattel 'Dhurmus' | Comedian Sitaram Kattel's Biography". Nepali Film News. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ↑ Rawal, Prasuma. "5 things about Sitaram Kattel (Dhurmus)". My Republica. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ↑ "Mushahar Basti". dhurmussuntali.com. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ↑ "CanadaNepal.net | Nepali Comedy Show!". Archived from the original on 21 March 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2011. About Sitaram