In a shocking and sudden move for the Nepali film industry<\/a>, Nepal Film Development Board (FDB) Chairperson Nikita Poudel announced her resignation on February 05, 2019.<\/p>\n She issued a press statement informing about her decision with effect February 06, 2019.<\/p>\n The ex-FDB Chairperson expressed her gratitude for being introduced to the box-office tabulator for the first time in Nepali film industry history.<\/p>\n \u201cI need my time for myself, so I will not be able to perform my duty wholeheartedly. So, if I stay in the position, I won\u2019t be able to justify my professional work. Hence, I am resigning from the post,\u201d reads Poudel\u2019s<\/span> press statement.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n In July 2018, the Nepal Government<\/a> introduced the box office system<\/a> to promote the country\u2019s film sector. It was then that the Supreme Court reinstated Nikita Poudel as FDB Chair.<\/p>\n Poudel\u2019s resignation comes at a time when Nepal is planning to extend the box office system beyond Kathmandu Valley<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a shocking and sudden move for the Nepali film industry, Nepal Film Development Board (FDB)…<\/span><\/p>\nBackground<\/h3>\n