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Maya Preeti

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How it feels

In late-1980s Nepal, young people navigate romantic love while dealing with family expectations and generational disagreements. The story follows several characters as they balance personal desires with social and familial duties.

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What happens

Maya Preeti (Nepali:माया प्रिती, translation: Love and Affection) is a 1989 Nepali social-romantic drama film directed by B.S. Thapa and produced under the banner of Shanti Films Pvt. Ltd.The film features an ensemble cast including Rabindra Khadka, Krishna Malla, Sharmila Malla, Subhadra Adhikari, Ravi Shah, and Harihar Sharma. Set against the backdrop of late-1980s Nepalese society, the film explores themes of familial duty, generational conflict, and romantic love. It is highly regarded for its soundtrack, composed by the prominent musician Gopal Yonzon, which features contributions from several legendary playback singers of Nepal. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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