Nitesh Rohit (AnimeCon India) and Rohit Shrestha (Otaku Jatra) are key figures behind the rise of anime conventions in South Asia, popularizing Japanese anime in India and Nepal through cosplay, screenings, gaming zones, artist alleys, and creative workshops empowering youth, supporting local artists, and boosting pop-culture tourism.

Mukesh Awasthi, of Dadeldhura, Pawan Shahi, from Kalikot, and Krishna Sunuwar, became symbols of Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising when they were shot and heavily injured while standing up for a cause. On September 8, 2025, as thousands of young Nepalis filled the streets with chants for accountability, transparency, and real change, these three Gen-Zs found themselves at the epicenter of a moment that shook the nation.

Pradeep Shahi, a British-Nepalese filmmaker and founder of SHY Productions, presents EKLO - I, Nepal’s first large-scale sci-fi thriller, featuring Kabita Nepali a national Wushu champion and Himalayan Roadies Season 7 gang leader who makes her action-packed film debut performing all her own stunts, alongside veteran actor and senior pilot Vijay Lama. The film is set to release on January 1, 2026.

Ojaswi Thapa, is a Nepalese entrepreneur and Gen Z activist who became a key communications strategist during the September 2025 Gen-Z protests. He managed social media messaging, promoted anti-corruption, non-violence, and youth empowerment, and emerged as a leading voice for Nepal’s youth.