Paul Shah Turns Producer with Yanimaya Filming Begins with Anjana Magar in Lead Role
Actor Paul Shah has officially stepped into film production, beginning a new chapter in his career with his first feature film as a producer, ‘Yanimaya’. The film has gone on floors following an auspicious launch ceremony at a film studio in Gagalfedi, Kathmandu.
The production team plans to complete the shoot within 35 days, with filming scheduled across Kathmandu and Parbat.
Written and directed by Om Pratik, ‘Yanimaya’ is being presented as a social love story. Paul Shah will play the lead role opposite Anjana Magar, bringing a fresh pairing to the Nepali Screen.
The film also features Shishir Wangdel, Gajit Bista, Lokendra Lekhak, Ankit Khadka, Raj Thapa, Karma Lama, Sangita Thapa, Bishal Pulami and Narayani Khatri, among others. Shann Adhikari and Monika Bhandari will appear as child artists.
According to the production schedule, the team will spend around 10 days filming in Kathmandu before moving to Parbat. The Parbat schedule is expected to continue for approximately 25 days, taking the planned shooting period to 35 days in total.
Paul Shah Begins a New Journey as Producer
‘Yanimaya’ marks Paul Shah’s first feature film in which he is taking responsibility as both actor and producer. He is producing the film alongside Chandra Jyoti Ale.
The technical team includes Nawaraj Upreti as cinematographer, Kumar Maharjan as action director, Giriraj Ghimire as chief assistant director and Bhupendra Adhikari as editor.
Renish Phago will handle color grading, while Raju Lama and Sanju Dhakal are responsible for makeup and hair. Ashish Poudel is handling costume design.
Paul has said that entering film production has given him a different experience and that his focus will be on presenting audiences with a good film.
Paul Shah and Om Pratik Reunite After ‘Mohar’
Another factor drawing attention to ‘Yanimaya’ is the reunion of Paul Shah and director Om Pratik.
The two previously worked together on ‘Mohar’, which reportedly collected Rs 4.92 crore gross within 26 days of release. According to the same report, the film was made on a budget of approximately Rs 1.86 crore and managed to recover its investment through the box office.
Their collaboration now continues with ‘Yanimaya’, although Paul’s involvement this time extends beyond acting to production.
Interestingly, Bikash Subedi was initially announced as the film’s director. The project later underwent a directorial change before filming began, with Om Pratik taking charge.
The makers have so far kept the detailed storyline of ‘Yanimaya’ under wraps. For now, Paul Shah and Anjana Magar pairing, Paul’s second collaboration with Om Pratik and his debut as a film producer remain among the project’s biggest talking points.
The production team has announced that ‘Yanimaya’ will be released on Falgun 7.
35-day shooting schedule ahead, attention will now turn to how quickly the film moves through post-production and whether Paul Shah and Om Pratik can recreate the audience interest generated by their previous collaboration.
