Basanti
2000, Nepali. Directed by Neer Bikram Shah.
This movie is based on a novel of the same name written by one of the prominent Nepalese novelists Diamond Shumsher Rana.
Basanti is a historical love story based on the novel by Diamond Shamsher. It depicts the story of a girl along with the accounts of the historical events during the time of Junga Bahadur Rana, the first Rana Prime Minister of Nepal.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Nepali
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Cast & crew
- Neer Bikram ShahDirector
- Karishma ManandharBasanti / Meethu
- Rajesh HamalKaji / Gagan Singh Bhandari
- Gauri MallaQueen / Rajya Lakshmi Devi
- Pawan MainaliDamber Bahadur
- Neeraj ThapaJung Bahadur Kunwar Rana
- B.S. RanaKing Rajendra Bikram Shah
- Ashok SharmaSilangey Dittha
- Kiran K.C.Ghyabring
- Rajaram PoudyalKhadananda Baje
- Pawan MainaliDambar Bahadur Bista
- Subhadra AdhikariMishri Aama
- Sabita GurungJanaki, Meethu's mother
Details
- Released
- 11 July 2000
- Original title
- वसन्ती
- Written by
- Neer Bikram Shah
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Basanti: quick answers
What comes after Basanti?
Next in the series: Seto Bagh (2015).
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Basanti runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
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Which OTT platform is Basanti on?
Basanti isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 July 2000. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Basanti?
If you liked Basanti, try The Edge of Love, Mayerling, The Invisible Woman.
Who directed Basanti?
Basanti (2000) was directed by Neer Bikram Shah and stars Karishma Manandhar, Rajesh Hamal, Gauri Malla.