The makers of the upcoming Nepali film 'Panch Pandav' have unveiled a poster featuring model and actress Eva Giri as Draupadi, the central female figure in the Mahabharata.
In the poster, Giri wears a red sari with a red soldier-cut blouse and light jewellery. The look draws on the traditional image of Draupadi. The film's production unit released the poster.
Mahabharata imagery meets contemporary Nepal
'Panch Pandav' connects imagery associated with the five Pandavas from the Mahabharata with stories from contemporary Nepali society. Giri's reveal as Draupadi offers a glimpse of how the film is drawing on the epic's characters and imagery.
Key details
- Film: 'Panch Pandav'
- Actor: Eva Giri
- Character: Draupadi
- Poster released by: The film's production unit
The poster reveal has also been reported by Nagarik News, Ratopati and News of Nepal.
