Muna Madan is a 2003 Nepali drama, family, romance movie directed by Gyanendra Deuja, It is a poignant tale of love and sacrifice. Based on Laxmi Prasad Devkota's novel, this tragic romance stars Deepak Tripathi and Usha Poudel as the leads, with a supporting cast including Subhadra Adhikari and Vijaya Lama. Produced by Nabaraj Dhakal under N.B.A. Chalchitra, it was Nepal's entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 76th Academy Awards. The film narrates the journey of Madan, who leaves his wife Muna to seek fortune abroad in Lhasa. His trials highlight themes of love over material wealth and social equality. Despite not securing an Oscar nomination, "Muna Madan" remains a significant part of new Nepali cinema history.
