On Air with Sanjay #817 - Nikhil Upreti
Sanjay Silwal Gupta
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In this episode of On Air with Sanjay, Nikhil Upreti renowned Nepalese film actor, director, producer, and martial artist talks about his upcoming film Acharya, set to release across Nepal on 25 September 2026.
He shares insights into the making of the film, his role in the project, the challenges and opportunities in the Nepali film industry, and his journey as one of Nepal’s most celebrated action stars.
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0:00 — The Underdog Story
1:50 — What Is Acharya About?
2:34 — The 4 Types of People in the World
4:35 — Sanjay’s Comeback After 10 Years
5:52 — Nikhil Upreti’s Comeback to Nepali Cinema
10:07 — Technical Aspects of Acharya
15:00 — What It Takes to Make an Action Movie
18:38 — Nikhil Upreti’s Inspiration
20:30 — Taking Inspiration from Other Movies
25:00 — How Ready Is the Nepali Audience for Action Movies?
29:12 — Why Watch Acharya?
32:32 — Does Nepali Cinema Need a Grading System?
36:00 — Investing in Nepali Cinema
39:00 — Cinema as the Soft Power of a Country
42:52 — The Right People Come at the Right Time
45:00 — The Making of Acharya
56:14 — Leaving Home at 19
57:56 — Staying Fit & Disciplined | Nikhil Upreti’s Fitness Routine
1:02:48 — Working with Akshay Kumar
1:05:43 — What Made Nikhil Upreti, Nikhil Upreti?
1:13:01 — “I Never Used Body Doubles”
1:13:38 — Why Comparison Is Important
1:18:00 — No Story Is Truly Original
1:20:04 — Returning to the Nepali Film Industry
1:23:00 — Respect Every Job
1:25:35 — The Beauty & Power of Human Nature
1:27:45 — How to Be Happy
1:33:33 — Do Nepali People Need to Work More?
1:38:18 — The Power of Time
1:41:14 — Closing Remarks
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Best of luck Sanjay dai and Nikhil dai
All the very best for your upcoming movie "Acharya".....
On Air with Sanjay #817 - Nikhil Upreti
Sanjay Silwal Gupta
145,255 views
In this episode of On Air with Sanjay, Nikhil Upreti renowned Nepalese film actor, director, producer, and martial artist talks about his upcoming film Acharya, set to release across Nepal on 25 September 2026.
He shares insights into the making of the film, his role in the project, the challenges and opportunities in the Nepali film industry, and his journey as one of Nepal’s most celebrated action stars.
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Follow Nikhil Upreti on Instagram:
Instagram: nikhil.upreti_
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Guest Suggestion: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z6G_...
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0:00 — The Underdog Story
1:50 — What Is Acharya About?
2:34 — The 4 Types of People in the World
4:35 — Sanjay’s Comeback After 10 Years
5:52 — Nikhil Upreti’s Comeback to Nepali Cinema
10:07 — Technical Aspects of Acharya
15:00 — What It Takes to Make an Action Movie
18:38 — Nikhil Upreti’s Inspiration
20:30 — Taking Inspiration from Other Movies
25:00 — How Ready Is the Nepali Audience for Action Movies?
29:12 — Why Watch Acharya?
32:32 — Does Nepali Cinema Need a Grading System?
36:00 — Investing in Nepali Cinema
39:00 — Cinema as the Soft Power of a Country
42:52 — The Right People Come at the Right Time
45:00 — The Making of Acharya
56:14 — Leaving Home at 19
57:56 — Staying Fit & Disciplined | Nikhil Upreti’s Fitness Routine
1:02:48 — Working with Akshay Kumar
1:05:43 — What Made Nikhil Upreti, Nikhil Upreti?
1:13:01 — “I Never Used Body Doubles”
1:13:38 — Why Comparison Is Important
1:18:00 — No Story Is Truly Original
1:20:04 — Returning to the Nepali Film Industry
1:23:00 — Respect Every Job
1:25:35 — The Beauty & Power of Human Nature
1:27:45 — How to Be Happy
1:33:33 — Do Nepali People Need to Work More?
1:38:18 — The Power of Time
1:41:14 — Closing Remarks
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▶ Becoming Sanjay Clips:
/ @becomingsanjayclips
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https://creators.spoti....
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Facebook: / becomingsanjay
TikTok: / becomingsanjayonair
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©️ 2026 ON AIR WITH SANJAY
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