Senior art director and comedian Pasang T. Sherpa passed away on Tuesday at Helping Hands Community Hospital due to liver-related complications. His body has been placed at Sherpa Monastery in Bouddha, and the funeral will be held on Thursday at Teku Ghat. He had directed art for over 300 films, with his most recent work being the film ‘Jhingedau 2.’
Pasang T. Sherpa, who had been suffering from liver problems for a long time in Kathmandu, was admitted to the hospital on Monday. This information was provided by Pushkar Lama, president of the Film Technicians Association. Sherpa’s body is currently at Sherpa Monastery in Bouddha, with the funeral scheduled for Thursday at noon at Teku Ghat.
The Film Technicians Association has invited everyone to participate in the final tribute ceremony for Sherpa. He is survived by two daughters and four sons. He began his career as a comedian and started his journey as an art director with Badri Adhikari’s film ‘Dushman.’ Sherpa, aged 59, had directed art for more than 300 films.
Active in art direction for over four decades, Sherpa spent his childhood in the Bouddha area. While studying at Mahendra Bouddha School, he was actively involved in extracurricular activities. He began acting on television before transitioning to the big screen through video films. He acted in several video films including ‘Kshitijpariko Las,’ ‘Sunsaan,’ ‘Chitkaar,’ and ‘Anguthachhap,’ and also directed a few films.
