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Nepali Filmmaker's 'The Taste of Salt' Debuts at Berlinale

2/16/2026

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Deepak Rauniyar, a Nepali filmmaker, debuted his film The Taste of Salt at the 2026 Berlinale Co-Production Market.
The story follows Ram, a Nepal-born chef in London, as he auditions for MasterChef.
The narrative is inspired by Nepali chef Santosh Shah.
Production is led by Aadi Films and Film and Music Entertainment.
Production starts in spring 2027, with filming in English and Nepalese.

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Story summary

Deepak Rauniyar, a Nepali filmmaker, debuted his film The Taste of Salt at the 2026 Berlinale Co-Production Market.
The story follows Ram, a Nepal-born chef in London, as he auditions for MasterChef.
The narrative is inspired by Nepali chef Santosh Shah.
Production is led by Aadi Films and Film and Music Entertainment.
Production starts in spring 2027, with filming in English and Nepalese.