It’s a good news for those who have missed watching popular Nepali movie ‘Soongava-Dance of Orchid’, in theatres, it is now available on DVD. The critically acclaimed movie Soongava’s DVD was unfolded by the film makers and other artists in a program held at Thamel. Soongava’s DVD is marketed and released by HiTech Entertainment.
The award winning movie Soongava is directed by Subarna Thapa. Movie is based on same-sex relationship which is not approved in Nepali society. Soongava’s story revolves around two young girls played by Nisha Adhikari and Diya Maskey and their trouble as their relationship is crumpled by disapproving family, friends and employers. Beside Nisha and Diya, Saugat Malla, Laxmi Giri and Basundhara Bhusal are also seen in the movie.
Nepali movie Soongava took part in various film festivals and received many awards, however, it couldn’t make it on the nomination of Foreign Movie category of 86th Academy Awards.