Narayan Tripathi

Shiva Shankar Manandhar (1932–2004) was a legendary figure in Nepali music and cinema, celebrated for his versatility as a singer, composer, and actor. Born in Newroad, Kathmandu, to a musically inclined Newar family, his early exposure to classical Newari songs through his father, Man Bahadur, laid the foundation for his lifelong devotion to music. He joined Radio Nepal in 1951, where he collaborated with Nati Kaji to shape the golden era of Nepali music. Over his prolific career, he composed around 1,200 songs and sang nearly 300, spanning genres like love ballads, bhajans, patriotic anthems, and tragic melodies. His compositions for artists such as Narayan Gopal, Tara Devi, and Aruna Lama remain timeless. 🎬 In cinema, Shiva Shankar played the lead role of Lahure Dai in Aama (1964), Nepal’s first feature film. Though he didn’t pursue acting further, he composed music for several early Nepali films, contributing to the industry's formative sound. 🎶 Sadabahar (Evergreen) Songs: Aama ko sapana – a heartfelt tribute to motherhood Yo Nepali shir uchali – a patriotic anthem Timro lagi ma birsine – a romantic classic His music blended folk traditions with orchestral arrangements, pioneering modern Nepali pop while preserving cultural authenticity. Shiva Shankar received numerous national honors and served as Executive Director of Ratna Recording Corporation (1987–1991). Even post-retirement, he remained a guardian of Nepal’s musical soul.

Shivahari Poudel, popularly known as Asina Prasad, is a Nepali comic actor, writer and director of Nepali weekly comedy television series Brake Fail. He has also acted in the 2013 Nepalese movie Chha Ekan Chha and guested on the comedy show Tito Satya. His favorite movie is Chhakka Panja, favorite food is Roti & Aalu Bhujiya, favorite place is Makwanpur. He has recently been involved in movie Shatru Gate.

Mexam Gaudel, also known as Bishnu Prasad Gaudel, is a well-known comedian and television host from Nepal. He gained popularity as one of the hosts of the Nepali stand-up comedy reality show "Comedy Champion" on Kantipur Television and OSR Reality. Mexam has been actively involved in the entertainment industry, showcasing his comedic talent and engaging audiences with his performances.

Ridhhi Charan Shrestha