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Dr. Achyutram Bhandari is one of Nepal's leading tabla maestros, music educators, and authors, with over 55 years of dedication to Hindustani classical music. Born on 15 Asar 2016 B.S. (29 June 1959) in Gokarna, Kathmandu, he developed a passion for music from an early age in a family with a rich musical tradition. At the age of seven, his father arranged formal music lessons, introducing him to tabla, harmonium, and vocal music, which laid the foundation for his lifelong musical journey.He received advanced musical training in Varanasi (Banaras), India, before returning to Nepal to dedicate his career to performance, teaching, and research. Throughout his professional life, he has served prestigious institutions including the National Theatre (Rastriya Nachghar), Cultural Corporation, Nepal Academy, Hotel de l'Annapurna, Srijana College of Fine Arts, Nepal Music School, and Lalitkala Campus, Tribhuvan University, where he retired as an Associate Professor. His efforts were instrumental in introducing Tabla as a major subject at Tribhuvan University.An internationally acclaimed tabla artist, Dr. Bhandari has performed and conducted workshops across Asia, Europe, and North America. He has taught thousands of students from Nepal and abroad and authored more than 20 books on tabla, harmonium, madal, and music education, making a lasting contribution to Nepal's classical music literature.To make classical music accessible to everyone, he founded the Achyutram Bhandari Sangit Pratishthan (ARBM Academy), a non-profit organization dedicated to music education, scholarships, monthly classical music concerts, and free training for economically disadvantaged students. His lifelong commitment to preserving and promoting Nepali classical music has earned him numerous national and international honors.

Roshan Sharma is a renowned Nepali guitarist and Mohan Veena player celebrated for his distinctive riffs, versatile tunings, and ability to blend Eastern classical expression with Western contemporary styles. A disciple of Grammy Award–winning maestro Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, he has built a prolific career as a session musician, contributing to over 4,000 songs across Nepali, Indian, and cross‑border projects.He is a member of the instrumental jazz‑rock band Urjaa (Nepal), Kavya (Dubai), and the acclaimed Pakistani band The Sketches, expanding his musical reach across South Asia. His performances are widely regarded as engrossing, marked by deep musical sensitivity and mastery of both guitar and Mohan Veena.Sharma has recorded and performed pieces such as Saanjhi, Faani Aur Baqa, Dil Jo Dost (Unplugged), Ishq Laga Mann Jaga, Jeevan, Panchion Ka Gaon, Aashiq Mast Jalali, and Ram Kali, among many others.Beyond performance, he has contributed to music education as a lecturer at Tribhuvan University and currently heads the music department at Osho Tapoban, where he continues to mentor and inspire young musicians.

Parsuram Prasad Poudel is a distinguished Nepali tabla player, music educator, researcher, and academic who has made significant contributions to the promotion of Hindustani classical music and music education in Nepal. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor (Tabla) at Lalitkala Campus, Tribhuvan University, where he teaches, conducts research, and mentors students pursuing higher education in music.A dedicated practitioner of Hindustani classical music, Poudel has established himself as both a performer and scholar. Alongside his academic career, he actively participates in tabla recitals, lecture-demonstrations, workshops, and music seminars while contributing to research on Nepal's musical heritage. His scholarly works focus on music education, traditional musical instruments, and the relationship between music and Nepal's artistic traditions.Parsuram Prasad Poudel is also recognized for his academic publications in the Journal of Fine Arts Campus. His research includes studies such as "Musical Instruments in Nepali Sculpture" and "Formal Music Education in Nepal: A SWOT Analysis of Tribhuvan University," reflecting his commitment to strengthening music education and preserving Nepal's cultural heritage through research and documentation.He belongs to a new generation of scholar-musicians who successfully combine performance, teaching, and academic research, contributing to the continued development of classical music in Nepal.

Rahul Bhujel (राहुल भुजेल) is a versatile Nepali keyboardist, composer, and music arranger whose work spans across some of Nepal’s most prominent music platforms and bands. With a career rooted in both live performance and studio production, he has become a familiar name in the contemporary Nepali music scene. Highlights of His Musical Journey: 🎹 Keyboardist for major platforms like Mero Voice Universe and Nepal Idol, where he contributes to live arrangements and sound design 🎶 Performer with Pramod & Parampara and Lhasso Musical Band, showcasing his adaptability across genres from pop to folk fusion 🎧 Studio Manager at The Caravan, where he oversees music production and collaborates with a range of artists 📻 Former RJ at Radio Kantipur, reflecting his early engagement with Nepal’s media and music broadcasting scene