Rajan Kharel (Nepali: राजन खरेल) is a Nepalese cinematographer, editor, and visual storyteller in Nepali film, music and advertising.
Born in the Kavrepalanchok district of Nepal, Kharel has worked as a cinematographer in Nepali feature films such as Durgamandau, Kuineto, and Chitthi. He was awarded the Best Cinematographer Award for the documentary Journey to Gokyo at the Nepal-Africa Film Festival, the Everest Honor Award for Best Cinematographer (Film) in 2019 for Durgamandu, the MSN Excellency Award for Best Cinematographer (Music Video) in 2021 for Hamro Sajha Himal, and the Spiny Babbler International Film Festival Award for Best Cinematographer (Documentary) in 2023 for Khahare Pangu. The music video for Hamro Sajha Himal, filmed at a high-altitude location, was recognized for setting a world record in 2019, with Kharel credited as the cinematographer.
Filmography SNFilm titleRelease yearRef1Kuineto20152Durgamandu20183Chitthi20224Mrityu Kosh2024
Awards SNAward TitleAward CategoryResultRef1Everest Honor Award– 2019(Mt. Everest)2MSN Excellency Award – 2021(Dubai)33rd Spiny Babbler International Film Festival - 2023(Nepal)Best Cinematographerwon412th Nepal Africa Film Festival – 2024 (Nepal)Best Cinematographerwon
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