Basudev

Basudev is a family drama set in Kathmandu. The story follows Basudev Kattel, a teacher struggling with poverty and family issues. Through his interactions with his friend Kumar, Basudev comes to recognize the widespread nature of corruption within the city.

The film was directed by Neer Bikram Shah, marking the first of two directing credits listed for him, followed by Kamala Miss in 2026. Shah also co-wrote the screenplay with Dhurba Chandra Gautam and appeared in the cast as Kumar. The lead role of Basudev Kattel was played by Harihar Sharma, with Sharmila Malla appearing as Sangeeta. Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya both made guest appearances in the production.

Produced by Manakamana Films under producers Sofi Upadhaya and Binod Chaudhary, the movie was released in December 1984 with a runtime of 138 minutes. Audience reception has been very positive based on available data, with a rating of 8.8/10 from 58 votes on IMDb and a perfect 10/10 from one vote on TMDB.