Yagya Nath Ghimire

Gopal Raj Mainali, popularly known by his iconic screen name “Chankhe,” was one of Nepal’s most beloved comedic actors, contributing more than four decades to Nepali cinema, theatre, and television. Born on Kartik 16, 2000 B.S. in Mangaltar, Kavrepalanchowk, he grew up with a natural flair for humor and storytelling. His film journey began with a small role in Hijo Aaja Bholi (1967), directed by Hira Singh Khatri, marking the start of a long and influential acting career. Mainali gained national recognition through his memorable comedic pairing with Basundhara Bhusal in Sindoor (1976), which became a cultural milestone. Over the years, he acted in more than 70 films and 60+ stage plays, including Kanyadan, Tilahari, Bhagyarekha, Ke Ghar Ke Dera, Yug Dekhi Yug Samma, Deuki, and Pacchyeuri. He was honored with multiple awards, including the Gaijatra Mahotsav Award, Vasudev Luintel Puraskar, and Nabin Puraskar, recognizing his lasting contribution to Nepali performing arts. Gopal Raj Mainali passed away in 2008, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, warmth, and artistic excellence.

Ranjan Pandey, Sound Designer

Deepak Das is a cinematographer who worked in Nepali cinema during the 1980s. He is best known for his work as the director of photography for the Nepali film Masaal (1985), directed by Pratap Subba.Although detailed biographical information about his life and career remains limited in public records, Deepak Das contributed to the visual storytelling of early Nepali films through his work behind the camera. His cinematography in Masaal reflects the technical efforts of filmmakers who helped shape the visual style of Nepali cinema during its developing years in the 1980s. Despite scarce documentation, his work remains part of the historical record of Nepali film production.

With idiosyncrasy in Aadhunik and Nepali filmy songs, Raju Singh is one of those heads in Nepali Music Industry who has expertise in time conditional music creation and rules most of the antros on radios and TVs. Born on Mangsir 26th 2026 in Kathmandu, Putalisadak as the eldest son of senior musician late. Bhagat Singh. Raju Singh has a brother and four sisters in his family. His whole family is music-loving. His brother Kalyan Singh and sister Dhanusha Singh too have an inclination towards music. Having risen in a musical environment, he was influenced by music in his early childhood and hence decided to do something in music industry. He says that his family was a factor which induced a sense of responsibility and challenge in him. Disciplined and hard working from his early life, Raju Singh post graduated from Tribhuvan University and holds a similar degree in music too. He did Diploma from London University in Eastern music. Raju gives credit for his success to his family’s musical background and hard work. He was told that Nepali musicians aren’t educated. He was moved by this statement and hence he carried his education along with music. He is dedicated towards Nepali music and at the same time he teaches in well established colleges both music and other subjects. Most of the songs, whose musical compositions are done by Raju Singh, are big hit. Because of this he considers himself as a luck favored person. He’s given music in more than 500 songs and released 20 plus albums. He has also worked as judge in numbers of musical programs. He has worked with all genres of singers ranging from new to old. We can’t ignore the fact that most of the songs that have gained and are gaining popularity are Raju’s creation.