Dayahang Rai: ‘I experienced something unprecedented in Karsang’

KATHMANDU: The cast and director of the movie Karsang have stated that the film touches the hearts of the audience with its profound themes.

Although it tells the story of a specific community and region, they believe the movie has a universal appeal that resonates with everyone.

Actor Dayahang Rai, who plays a character from a poor economic background in Karsang, reminisced about his experience in Jhakri.

He shared, “In Jhakri, my character needed to learn shamanic practices. I had to dance in fire, and I thought, ‘This is a movie; it might be a trick.’ But the practitioners assured me that nothing would happen, and their chants would protect me from the flames. I tried, and it worked. They had knowledge that helped me succeed.”

Dayahang believes that while people may dismiss shamanic practices as superstition, they do hold power through years of practice and experience. In Karsang, he experienced something extraordinary he had never done before.

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Director Yam Sherpa commented that the movie’s storyline is inherently strong, and the film successfully tugs at the heartstrings of the audience, evoking both laughter and tears.

He credited the performances of Dayahang Rai, Diya Maske, Jitu Nepal, and Srijana Ninglekhu for making the movie even more impactful.

With a growing buzz around the film, Sherpa noted that audiences are excited about the subject matter and presentation. “Wherever I go, I hear people talking about Karsang and discussing the teaser and songs,” he said. “This interest is what drives audiences to watch the movie.”

Actor Jitu Nepal also praised the movie, stating that it excels in story, presentation, and acting. He mentioned that while he was abroad, many people asked about the plot and his role in the film. “After the poster was released, interest grew,” he added. “People kept asking me what my role was. But to me, whether I play the main character or a supporting role doesn’t matter. What matters is how well the movie and my performance come across.”

Actress Srijana Ninglekhu shared that Karsang is her first film and expressed excitement to see how her performance would be received. “I hope people will watch the film to see how I’ve performed,” she said. “Overall, the film has turned out great, and I’ve tried my best to deliver a good performance.”

Set to release on Jan 10, Karsang marks the directorial debut of Yam Sherpa.

The film is set in a rural backdrop and centers around family-oriented themes. It explores the struggles of poverty and highlights the cultural narratives of the Sherpa community.

However, both the cast and director claim that the story will be relatable to all audiences.

The movie features performances from Dayahang, Srijana, Jitu, Diya, as well as Buddhi Tamang, Srishti Gautam, Doma Hyolmo, Prem Lopchan, and Surbir Pandit

. Produced by Yarsa Films and Purushottam Pradhan Films, Karsang is presented by Purushottam Pradhan, who also worked as the cinematographer.

The co-producer is Govinda Bohara, and Angchiring Sherpa served as the executive producer.