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Nepali Films Lead Box Office While Bollywood Struggles; Everest Expedition Amplifies Gaza Children's Voices

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Nepali films are showing varied commercial success, with 'Lalibazar' topping earnings, while Bollywood faces a downturn with 'Chand Mera Dil' underperforming. Meanwhile, a 'Kite of Dreams' carrying messages from Gaza children reached the Mount Everest summit as part of an awareness campaign.

  • The Film Development Board has released official box office data for Nepali films, showing 'Lalibazar' has earned Rs 57,839,471 from 196,406 tickets sold.
  • 'Paralko Aago' is the second highest-grossing Nepali film with Rs 42,753,645 from 153,925 tickets.
  • Bollywood's 'Chand Mera Dil' grossed approximately INR 11.1 crore in its opening weekend but faced weak audience turnout.
  • The 'Kite of Dreams', made from a Palestinian flag with children's messages from Gaza, reached the Mount Everest summit on May 21.
  • The expedition aims to raise support for children in Gaza through the Al-Khair Foundation.

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