Kathmandu, Jan. 28 -- How often do we see a woman lead an action film in Nepali cinema? More specifically, how often do we see her holding a gun, chasing criminals, shouting orders, and taking up space in a genre long dominated by men?

Rarely.

In 'Pariwartan', a recently released action drama, that rarity becomes the film's most refreshing element. Anjana Baraili plays a police inspector, a role that demands authority, aggression, and physical courage. In an industry where female characters are still frequently reduced to romantic side notes orbiting male heroes, her presence feels like a shift.

Rakshya (Anjana Baraili) fights, commands, and drives the narrative forward. Watching her in action sequences is exciting, not because the cho...