Special Session: Literature in Cinema and the Poetic Flow of Karnali

The panel discussion concluded with a significant discourse on the role of Ghazals and literature in film writing and production. Participants shared the view that Ghazals can serve as a powerful medium to present the depth of music, lyrics, and subject matter within a movie.

This session highlighted the potential, challenges, and beauty of the Karnali region through the power of words. The following creators recited their works:

Presenters (Poets and Ghazalists):

• Ghazalists: Pahal Ashim, Bharat Dhamala, Nanda Rijal

• Poets: Babita Baniya, Dil Kumari Budhathoki

• Facilitator: Rishi Sharma ‘Sudama’ (Ghazalist)

Key Highlights of the Discussion and Recitation:

• The Relationship Between Literature and Cinema: The session concluded that employing the Ghazal genre is effective in making film screenplays and music more soul-stirring, helping to elevate the stories of Karnali artistically.

• Portrayal of Karnali in Words: Through their poems and Ghazals, the creators poetically presented Karnali’s geography, daily life, culture, and tourism potential.

• Honoring Artistry: Through this poetic flow, local talents from Karnali were given the opportunity to showcase their creativity before national-level filmmakers and policymakers.

• Cultural Promotion: The recitations delivered a message that Karnali’s tourism and cinema should be connected not just commercially, but also emotionally and culturally.

Conclusion: This session added a creative dimension to the panel discussion, underscoring the indispensability of art and literature in the overall development of the Karnali region.