Danny Denzongpa's first Nepali film, Mashal, was produced by Sikkim Films Corporation Private Limited. Pratap Subba, a popular Nepali film director, directed it. The film was released in 1982.
The film had the acting talents of that generation—Rajani Sharma, Danny Denzongpa, Sunil Thapa, Tej Rasaily, Ashok Sharma, Sushila Rayamaji, Ganesh Rijal, C. K. Shreshta, and others. Danny played a blind retired army man, while Sunil Thapa, also in his first Nepali film, was the villain.
Kusum Gazmer wrote the lyrics, and Ranjit Gaazmer provided the music. Three songs—Yo Badaal, Dara Khola, and Ropaa Hai—are still remembered to this day. The singers were Udit Narayan, Deepa Ghatraj, and Sushma Shrestha.
In an interesting anecdote, I was told by Bhim Rawat, senior journalist and former President of the Sikkim Press Club, that he had watched the movie at Sri Krishna Hall at Rhenock, paying Rs. 1.50 paise for the ticket.