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Bidhan Shrestha represents the younger generation of Nepali music. He is known for his unique vocal performance and song selection. Growing up in a musical family, Bidhan groomed himself under the mentorship of his father, Bijay Shrestha, a renowned musician and lyricist based in Sunsari. Later, he further honed his skills under the guidance of Ambar Gurung. You can listen to his music on platforms like Spotify, where he has around 11.2K monthly listeners. Some of his popular songs include: “Yo Naniko Siraima”: Originally sung by Permdhoj Pradhan, Bidhan Shrestha covered this song in a Nepali Adhunik style. “Kanchhi Ko Allare Joban”: Another track by Bidhan Shrestha “Gyan Bahadur Choro”: Yet another song by Bidhan Shrestha

Mukunda Mainali is a Nepali film and television actor known for his strong presence in social‑themed TV serials and his consistent contribution to Nepali screen acting. He is widely recognized for his role in the popular social serial “Juthe”, where he appears as one of the principal cast members alongside Rabi Giri, Bidhya Karki, Rambabu Regmi, Sarmila Sharma, and others.Mainali’s work in Juthe-a serial centered on the Dalit emancipation movement and social justice has made him a familiar face in contemporary Nepali television. The series airs on Himalaya Television and is directed by Raju Poudel and Marichman Shrestha.He is also credited as part of the cast of the iconic Nepali sitcom “Tito Satya”, one of Nepal’s longest‑running and most‑watched comedy‑drama series. The show featured a large ensemble cast, including Deepak Raj Giri, Deepa Shree Niraula, Gopal Dhakal, Prem Pandey, and others, with Mukunda Mainali listed among the recurring actors.

Ramesh Shrestha, popularly known as Melody, is a Nepali singer and composer recognized for his versatile musical style and melodious vocal presence. Born in 2043 BS, he entered the Nepali music industry in 2012 with his debut album ‘Aankha’, featuring six songs that showcased his abilities as a singer, composer, and lyricist. The album includes notable tracks such as ‘Maile Maya Gare Timilai,’ ‘Ropi Diyau Yo Dilma,’ and ‘Aankha Aankha Judyo Kyare,’ with lyrics by Prem Bharati, Basanta Rai, Shankar Adhikari, and Hari Krishna Gauli. Originally from Dolakha, Shrestha holds a diploma in Eastern classical music, yet his compositions span semi‑classical, lok‑pop, and adhunik styles. Beyond his own albums, he has composed for other artists, including the contemporary hit ‘Haat Ma Puja Ko Thali’ sung by Shiva Pariyar. Inspired by legendary musician Narayan Gopal, Shrestha continues to expand his musical journey. His second album ‘Aankhi Jhyal’ is underway, with the music video for ‘Aankhijhyalai Maa’ already released.

Born in Kathmandu, Nepal and now based in Toronto, Canada, Astha is an indie alternative pop singer-songwriter-sound engineer. She’s known for her charismatic voice and unique sound backed by her acoustic guitar and carefully crafted beats. Astha’s music is melodic, direct and emotional with lyrics that explore the depths of the human psyche: spirit, mind and emotions. Her music echoes the influence of various genres such as pop, folk and R&B. With 4 studio albums under her belt with full length album- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.