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Mingma Sherpa (born 23 September 1980, Lukla, Khumbu) is a celebrated Nepali pop singer whose career began in 2000 with contributions to the compilation album Gundruk Kho Jol. He quickly rose to national popularity between 2000–2004, releasing a series of hit songs that helped define early‑2000s Nepali pop.He is known for his distinct soft‑melodic vocal style, emotional delivery, and collaborations with his brother Dawa Tsering Sherpa, who composed much of his early music. His songs became staples on Nepali radio and music television during the early digital era.

Nisal Poudel is a Nepali cinematographer and Director of Photography active since 2023, known for his visual work in the feature films Kausid (2023) and Kalli. A graduate of Oscar International College (8th Batch), he represents the new generation of Nepali DOPs trained in modern film theory, visual language, and narrative‑driven cinematography.His work emphasizes naturalistic lighting, grounded realism, and character‑focused framing, bringing emotional depth to rural and contemporary Nepali stories. With a growing portfolio and collaborations on emerging Nepali films, Poudel is steadily establishing himself as one of the promising young cinematographers shaping Nepal’s evolving visual style.

Bishnu Sapkota, popularly known by his iconic screen name “Harke Haldar,” is a veteran Nepali comedian and character actor active since the mid‑1990s. He rose to nationwide fame through the hit comedy serial Harke Haldar (2011–present), where he has appeared in over 490 episodes, becoming one of Nepal’s most recognizable rural‑comedy personalities.Beyond television, Sapkota has acted in films such as Bhariya (1996), Dewar Babu (2007), Please Laugh Once (2010), and the short film The Boat (2023).He is also the creator and lead performer of popular YouTube comedy series like Putaliko Bhatti and Gaijatra specials, expanding his influence into digital media and maintaining a strong connection with Nepali audiences.

Vishal Poudel is a singer, musician, sound producer, arranger, and songwriter who has been active in the Nepali music industry for nearly 20 years. His career spans studio production, live performance, composition, and genre‑blending experimentation. He is the founder of the progressive‑rock and social‑issue–focused band Kalpavriksha, formed four years ago, where he serves as vocalist, instrumentalist, composer, and arranger. Musical Identity & StylePoudel’s musical foundation comes from intense self‑training—he recalls practicing guitar up to 16 hours a day, learning by ear from bands like Iron Maiden, whose influence shaped his vocal tone and performance energy. His personal affinity for jazz and his band’s focus on progressive rock give his work a hybrid, modern sound. Career HighlightsFounder of Kalpavriksha, a band dedicated to music about social justice, political issues, mental health, spiritualism, and transgender rights.Released the band’s debut track “Lyang Bho”, a progressive‑rock piece addressing corruption and youth frustration in Nepal.Preparing the next release, “Kalpavriksha”, a storytelling music video centered on transgender experiences in Nepal.Has worked for nearly two decades as a music arranger, sound producer, and instrumentalist, collaborating with major Nepali vocalists including Nabin K. Bhattarai and Hemanta Rana.