KATHMANDU, May 18: Bhupendra Khanal and his wife Sneh Sharma, who are the founders of Dogsee Chew, walked the red carpet at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival representing the emerging global pet wellness industry.
The prominent presence of India-based Nepali entrepreneurs is considered a milestone achievement in one of the highly publicized cinema events globally. The entrepreneur duos were invited to Cannes 2026, a stage known for celebrity glamour, stunning fashion and powerful statements. The event this year was launched on May 12 and will take place through May 23.
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The husband-wife duo founded Dogsee Chew in 2015. Founded in the Himalayas, the brand is known for its handcrafted, preservative-free Himalayan yak chews and is now present in more than 30 countries worldwide. The brand has created a strong identity in the international market as premium Himalayan Yak Chews.
These Nepali entrepreneurs have become the first Nepali entrepreneurs to walk the prestigious Cannes red carpet, marking a significant moment for Nepal’s growing presence on the global entrepreneurial stage.
“The world is waking up to what pet parents have always known. Pets are family, and they deserve the very best,” Bhupendra Khanal said in a statement released by the company. “At Dogsee, that belief has driven every product we have built and every market we have entered. Cannes is where we take that story to the world, and we are just getting started.”
