Uma (2013 film)

Uma is a 2013 Nepali drama film directed by Tsering Rhitar Sherpa. It stars Reecha Sharma, Saugat Malla, Mithila Sharma in the lead roles, alongside Dayahang Rai and Nischal Basnet. The film is about the Nepalese Civil War.^[1][2]

Uma
Directed by	Tsering Rhitar Sherpa
Story by	Tsering Rhitar Sherpa
Produced by	Tsering Rhitar Sherpa
Starring	Reecha Sharma Saugat Malla Mithila Sharma Dayahang Rai Nischal Basnet
Cinematography	Purshottam Pradhan
Edited by	Sabina Basnet Tsering Rhitar Sherpa
Production company	Mila Productions Pvt. Ltd.
Release date	May 23, 2013 (2013-05-23) (Nepal)
Country	Nepal
Language	Nepali

Synopsis

Milan (Saugat Malla) is a police officer in the early 2000s, during the Nepalese Civil War, while Uma (Reecha Sharma), his sister, eventually joins the Maoist movement. When Milan learns about her involvement with the Maoist, the story takes a turning point.

Cast

• Reecha Sharma as Uma
• Saugat Malla as Milan
• Mithila Sharma as Mother
• Dayahang Rai as Comrade Sonam
• Nischal Basnet as Bhuwan Hamal
• Pramod Agrahari as Vineet
• Praween Khatiwada as Anil Kayastha

Reception

Shreya Paudel of The Kathmandu Post praised the director writing "[he] shot the movie beautifully with stunning camera work and angles".^[3] Saugat Malla was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) by the NFDC National Film Award.^[4]