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Yogesh Vaidya was a Nepalese singer and musician, often referred to as the Muhammad Rafi of Nepal. He was born in Kathmandu between 1946 and 1947 and passed away on January 18, 2024, at the age of 77. Vaidya was known for his contributions to Nepali and Newari-language music, with popular songs like "Sapana Bhulayee Saara," "Mero Aanshumaa Nahanse," and "Nepal Mero Timilai Upahar Bhayo". He also sang well-known Newari songs such as "Jai Namo Siri Buddha Bhagwan" and "Jimi Yahmah Thaun Jithay Wai". Beyond music, he worked in civil service for 33 years, retiring as a joint secretary in 2005. He held a master’s degree in food and nutrition from Ghent University, Belgium. Vaidya received several prestigious awards, including the Chhinnalata Song Award, the Mahila Geetkar Sangh Lifetime Achievement Award (2016), and the Bindabasini Lifetime Achievement Award (2021)

Ujwal Ghimire is a veteran Nepali film and television director, producer, writer, and actor whose career spans more than four decades and has significantly shaped mainstream Nepali cinema. Beginning in theatre and early Nepal Television programs, he rose to prominence with acclaimed films such as Kismat, Chhodi Gaye Paap Lagla, Andaj, and Woda No. 6. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling and audience‑centered direction, he has earned multiple National Film Awards and industry honors. Ghimire remains an influential creative force, contributing to film, television, and the development of new talent in Nepal’s entertainment industry.

Keshab Bhattarai was a respected Nepali actor and film producer who played a significant role in the country’s cinema for over three decades. He made his acting debut in the film Koseli directed by Tulsi Ghimire and appeared in around fifty Nepali movies throughout his career. As a producer, Bhattarai worked on several films including Yatra, Bracelet, So Simple, Karmayoddha, and Aafno Manche. He also served as the Chairperson of the Film Development Board and was Senior Vice President of the Nepal Film Producer’s Association, contributing to the growth of the film industry before his passing in 2019

GBOB, real name Sudeep Bhandari, is a rising voice in Nepal’s hip-hop scene. Originally from Gorkha and now based in Godawari, Lalitpur, he first came into the spotlight through the rap battle show All Nepal Thug Family (ANTF), where his raw delivery and street lyricism instantly went viral. Known for impactful tracks like “Timro Chahana”, “Chill Maa”, and “Aama”, GBOB blends real-life struggles, cultural identity, and emotional honesty in his music — all delivered in his native Nepali. In 2025, he released “Parichaye (The Intro)”, a bold opening to a new chapter, showcasing deeper lyricism and fearless storytelling. “Rehab taught me hustle. I learned more there than anywhere else.” — GBOB GBOB is currently working under the record label The Bob Records, contributing as a core artist and expanding his sound and reach. With an authentic voice, powerful lyrics, and a rapidly growing audience, he’s building a movement — not just a music career.