July 2, 2026 
Kathmandu: A new Nepali web series, Yo Katha Hoina (This Is Not a Story), which portrays the realities of Nepali society from a century ago, has been officially announced with the release of its promotional teaser at a special event held in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
The announcement ceremony brought together several renowned personalities from Nepal’s film and television industry, marking the beginning of what the creators describe as a culturally rich and socially relevant series.
Veteran actor Madan Krishna Shrestha, the chief guest of the event, praised writer, director, and lead actor Shreeprasad Thapa for his contribution to Nepali television. He described Thapa as one of the country’s most popular and accomplished serial artists, noting that his work has consistently resonated with audiences.
“Shreeprasad Thapa is a highly respected figure in Nepali television, and his productions have always been outstanding. His hit song Lahureko Karim Bol is still widely recognized by audiences. I am confident this series will also be exceptional. I’m eagerly waiting to watch its first episode and wish the entire team great success,” Shrestha said.
Actor Rabi Giri, who attended the event as the special guest and also plays a major role in the series, revealed that the cast and crew had put tremendous effort into the project.
“I am one of the lead actors in this series. We have worked very hard on it, and I believe it offers something different from the serials currently being produced. I hope audiences will enjoy and appreciate our work,” he said.
Speaking at the event, Chandramani Gautam, President of the National Folk Journalists Nepal, expressed pride in organizing the announcement program under the organization’s banner.
“It is an honor for our organization to host the announcement and teaser launch of a series featuring experienced and respected artists like Shriprasad Thapa and Rabi Giri. The teaser reflects Nepali originality and cultural identity. I believe this series carries the essence of Nepali society, and I extend my best wishes to the entire team,” Gautam stated.
Addressing the gathering, writer, director, and lead actor Shriprasad Thapa shared that Yo Katha Hoina marks his return to storytelling through his own script and direction after a long gap.
“This series is based on a story set nearly 100 years ago. Through it, we have tried to portray what Nepali society looked like during that period—its traditions, social structure, and realities. We have also addressed issues such as caste discrimination and several other important aspects of society that existed at the time,” Thapa explained.
According to the production team, the series is scheduled to premiere in Shrawan (mid-July to mid-August).
Shriprasad Thapa serves as the writer, director, and lead actor of the series. Cinematography has been handled by Sagar Khadka, Gharshyam Pokharel, Shiva Sharan Neupane, and Roshan Poudel, while editing is by Ashok Chaudhary and Roshan Poudel. The assistant directors are Sandesh Lamichhane and Dipta Prakash Adhikari, with Ujjwal Khadka serving as the production controller.
The cast includes Shriprasad Thapa, Rabi Giri, Roshani Sapkota, Januka Khadka, Dipendra Timilsina, Sushila Bhattarai, Mukesh Hamal, Aakriti Neupane, Laxman Chaulagain, Moti Subedi, Gayatri Thapa, Gandip Subedi, Nusha Lingden, Aarti Bik, and Isha Sinjali.
The technical crew features Navaraj Khadka, Kabir Sapkota, and Santosh Uraw in the lighting department, while Gitanjali Yogi is the makeup artist. Santosh Baraili and Anish Budhathoki worked as sports coordinators, Krishna Maya Neupane managed catering, and Dawa Magar was responsible for transportation.
Among the distinguished guests present at the event were actors Raju Poudel (Raju Master), Ramchandra Bohara, Saroj Ghimire, Tara KC, Mahesh Thapa, Saru Thapa, and artist, advocate, and founding president of the Television Artists Forum Nepal, Krishna Dhungana.
The event was hosted by Gopi Krishna Chapagain, Head of the Publicity Department of National Folk Journalists Nepal.
Blending history, social realism, and Nepali cultural identity, Yo Katha Hoina aims to offer audiences a compelling portrayal of life in Nepal a century ago. With its focus on caste discrimination, traditional social values, and historical realities, the series is expected to stand out as a unique addition to Nepal’s growing web series landscape.
