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Nepali cinema, often called "Kollywood," started with Aama in 1964. For decades, the industry followed a rigid formula of family dramas and action tropes heavily influenced by Bollywood. However, the last decade has seen a "New Wave" of filmmakers focusing on realism, social issues, and high production value. Key Milestones:

One of the most powerful drivers of current is the diaspora. There are more Nepali speakers outside Nepal (non-resident Nepalis in India, the USA, the UK, Australia, and the Gulf) than in many Nepali cities.