Nina Pradhan

Bimochana Lomjel is a rising voice in Nepali music, carrying forward the rich artistic legacy of her parents—composer Chandan Lomjel and singer Daisy Baraili. Born and raised in Darjeeling, Bimochana first captured national attention as a standout contestant on The Voice of Nepal Season 2, where her classical finesse and emotional depth set her apart. She debuted with the song “Timi” and has since released tracks like “Charke Najarle”, “Laijaw”, and “Maya Baiguni”. Her performances in the Paleti music series—especially renditions of “Lekheko Thiye Chithi” and “Kataa Kataa Bataasamaa”—highlight her poetic sensibility and vocal maturity. These songs were composed by her father and often feature lyrics by the late Norden Rumba, creating a beautiful intergenerational collaboration.

Mukunda Shrestha is a veteran Nepali film actor recognized for his powerful presence in action, antagonist, and character roles across more than four decades of cinema. Emerging during the formative years of modern Nepali filmmaking, he built a reputation for intensity, discipline, and memorable screen performances. His work spans notable films such as Kohinoor, Basain, Muskan, and several mainstream action features that defined their era. After stepping away from the industry for nearly a decade, he returned with renewed energy in Laaj Sharanam, reaffirming his commitment to Nepali cinema and his enduring connection with audiences.

Kamala Shrestha is a celebrated Nepali singer known for her expressive voice and versatility across genres. She was born on Kartik 9, 2005 BS (approximately October 25, 1948 AD) in Kathmandu to Ram Bahadur Shrestha and Indra Maya Shrestha. Kamala began singing as a child and entered the professional music scene around 2024 BS (1967 AD) when she won first prize at a Radio Nepal anniversary competition for her song Naugediko Mala Mero. This marked the beginning of her active musical career, which flourished through the late 1960s, 1970s, and beyond. She was mentored by legendary composer Natikaji, who recognized her talent when she was just 13. Through Radio Nepal, she collaborated with iconic artists like Shiva Shankar and contributed to a wide range of musical styles—bhajans, Newari songs, Bhojpuri numbers, patriotic anthems, folk tunes, and adhunik (modern) songs. Over her career, she recorded more than 400 songs, many of which remain sadabahar (evergreen) classics. Kamala Shrestha also performed internationally, representing Nepal in India, China, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Japan, and other countries. Her dedication to music continued even after marriage and motherhood, defying social expectations of the time.

Ghanshyam Joshi