‘Jhilko’ opens advance booking, exposes tech’s impact on children
Ayushi Dhakal delivers a compelling performance as a young girl trapped in the grip of smartphone dependency.
KATHMANDU: The much-anticipated Nepali film ‘Jhilko’, set to release this Friday, has officially opened for advance ticket booking across cinemas nationwide.
Set in today’s digital age, Jhilko delivers a poignant narrative centered on the unregulated use of technology and its alarming impact on children’s lives, family relationships, and broader social well-being.
The film’s trailer, released earlier, stirred discussions by spotlighting issues such as smartphone addiction, parental negligence, and the widening emotional gap between parents and their children.
Ayushi Dhakal delivers a compelling performance as a young girl trapped in the grip of smartphone dependency.
The film also features celebrated actors including Sunil Pokharel, Barsha Siwakoti, Bishal Pokharel, Bholaraj Sapkota, Janvi Basnet, Jenish Shrestha, and Jebish Shrestha.
Directed by Yadav Kumar Bhattarai—renowned for his work in the critically acclaimed film Jhola—Jhilko seeks to ignite conversation among parents, educators, and policymakers about the urgent need for coordinated action to protect the mental and emotional well-being of children. Bhattarai co-wrote the story and screenplay with Arun Dev Joshi and Dev Brat.
Produced under the banner of Media for Culture Pvt. Ltd., the film’s technical crew includes Deepak Bajracharya as the cinematographer, Nimesh Shrestha as editor, Shyam Kunwar overseeing color and sound mixing, and Uttam Neupane handling sound design.
The film’s executive producer is Umesh Paudel, while Sushila Acharya, Ramgopal Thapa, and Kiran Kumar Acharya serve as producers. Jhilko is produced in collaboration with Janata Television.
Ahead of its official release, a grand premiere show of the film was held on Thursday evening in Kathmandu, generating enthusiastic early reviews and audience engagement.
