Film Bill Presented in the House of Representatives

The Film Bill, which was passed by the National Assembly, has now been presented to the House of Representatives. This bill was registered on April 27, 2025 (Baisakh 14, 2082) and enacted on January 12, 2026 (Magh 28). It aims to develop the film industry as a social, cultural, and entertainment sector.

Kathmandu – The Film Bill, approved by the National Assembly, has been tabled in the House of Representatives. On Tuesday, Harkraj Rai, Secretary of the House of Representatives, presented the message of the bill during the parliamentary session. The bill was originally registered by then Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, on April 27, 2025 (Baisakh 14, 2082) in the National Assembly.

After detailed discussions and amendments, the National Assembly passed the bill on January 12, 2026 (Magh 28). The House of Representatives will now take forward the process of further consideration. The government introduced this new film-related bill to modernize and replace the Film Act of 1969 (Bikram Sambat 2026) to incorporate inclusivity, federal structure, and new technologies.

The objective of this bill is to promote the film industry as a social, cultural, and entertainment enterprise while positioning the country as a prominent tourism destination through cinema. It mandates necessary screening procedures for domestic and foreign film screenings and aims to foster the development, expansion, promotion, and regulation of the domestic film industry.