1915: Legend of the Gurkhas details1915: Legend of the Gurkhas
A World War I drama inspired by the story of Rifleman Kulbir Thapa, the first Gurkha soldier to receive the Victoria Cross.
Two cultures. One universe.
SHY Productions blends British craft with Nepalese soul: Himalayan legend, historical drama, and science fiction, told as one story world. We build worlds first. Characters who refuse to leave them, second. Full filming facilities available for productions shooting in Nepal.
Learn more about Shy ProductionsPradeep Shahi
FOUNDER · WRITER · DIRECTOR · PRODUCER
Pradeep Shahi tells stories that refuse to stay in one country. Born in Nepal, based in the UK, he's spent close to a decade turning Himalayan history and myth into cinema built for the world stage. He's the founder of SHY Productions and one of the rising voices reshaping Nepalese film.
“Directing is the closest thing I've found to building a world from nothing and watching it breathe.”
Established
2020
Feature films
03
Countries
02
Awards
12
Our films
1915: Legend of the Gurkhas details
The Last Ritual detailsThe Last Ritual
A hunt for a missing filmmaker led by an alcoholic police officer leads into shocking mysterious ancient traditions of the Himalayas.
EKLO-I detailsEKLO-I
In 2090, the last human survivor lives in Nepal's mountains. When two astronauts return to Earth, they meet this sole survivor and unravel the mystery of zombies roaming the land, after humanity fled a virus outbreak in 2030.
DetailsAvailable soon
Principal photography begins December 2026
EKLO-II
The next chapter of the EKLO trilogy, currently in pre-production.
Film in Nepal
Nepal offers some of the most spectacular filming locations in the world, from the Himalayas to UNESCO World Heritage sites. SHY Productions provides full production support on the ground, including line production, permits, logistics, casting, crew, and equipment coordination. We welcome international co-productions.
Let's tell your story.
For co-productions, distribution, press or anything else, we'd love to hear from you.
London, United Kingdomcontact@shyproductions.co.uk
+44 7517 927542