Yadav Kharel

Yadav Kharel (Nepali: यादव खरेल; born 23 February 1943) is a Nepali film director, producer and writer.^[1][2] Being one of the most acclaimed directors in Nepali film industry, Kharel was the founding chairperson of Film Development Board, Nepal (2000–2002).^[3][4]

Kharel, a veteran director and academic, is one of the first filmmakers to earn a diploma in movie direction and production.^[5] He started his career in media as a program host in Radio Nepal and became involved in film direction later.^[6][7]