Arjun Pokharel

Shila Bahadur Moktan is a veteran Nepali music director, arranger, composer, and multi‑instrumentalist, celebrated for more than five decades of contribution to Nepali music. He is regarded as one of the most respected figures in modern and folk‑influenced Nepali music, known for his refined arrangements, melodic sensibility, and mastery of multiple instruments.Born and raised in Darjeeling, he received formal classical training under J.C. Rai, which shaped his foundation as a composer and instrumentalist. His first recorded song, “Aakha Kahile Najudos,” was broadcast on All India Radio, Kurseong, in the 1980s .Shila Bahadur Moktan has contributed to over 1,200 songs, working as a composer, arranger, and instrumentalist across genres ranging from folk to adhunik Nepali music. His notable early works include folk songs such as “Hoina Maile Dhakeko Badulki Lageko” and “Topi Hataile Bunera,” and the modern classic “Kahile Kahi Malai Pani Herideuna Pharkera,” a song that introduced both Kunti Moktan (vocals) and Shila Bahadur (music) to the Nepali music scene .He is married to legendary singer Kunti Moktan, and together they are considered pillars of Nepali music. Their daughters Subani Moktan and Shital Moktan are also successful musicians, continuing the family’s artistic legacy .After retiring from Music Nepal, Shila Bahadur initially planned to step back from active work, but his passion for music kept him fully engaged in composing, arranging, and performing. He continues to appear in concerts, including the Paleti Series, where he performs his own compositions and vocals .With nearly 50 years in music, he remains an influential figure whose arrangements, compositions, and instrumental work have shaped generations of Nepali music lovers.

Laxman Shesh (also known as Laxman Bindari, born 18 August 1972, Hetauda) is a renowned Nepali music composer, music director, lyricist, and playback singer with a career spanning from 1988 to the present. Recognized officially as a “Renowned Class Music Composer/Music Director” by the Nepal Academy of Music and Drama under the Government of Nepal, he has become one of the key figures in modern Nepali film music.He has worked in more than 60 Nepali feature films, contributing as music director, lyricist, playback singer, and background‑score composer. His filmography includes titles such as Muna Madan, Mayako Saino, Timi Bina, Timro Maya 99 Mero Maya 100, Naya Nepal, Kina Lagchha Maya, Ko Hu Ma, Basanta Ritu, Nagarik, and Je Sukai Hos, among many others.Beyond composing, Shesh has been deeply involved in music and film policy and rights work: he has served on the Piracy Control Committee of the Nepal Film Development Board, the Film Censor Board, the Music Royalty Collection Society, and several government committees on copyright and intellectual property policy.

Suraj Pandit is a powerful voice from Jumla, Nepal, known for his evocative songwriting, soulful singing, and socially conscious music direction. Born on February 23, 1991, in Maliabid-4, Chandannath Municipality, he rose to prominence with the viral hit “Railko Bato”, a song that poignantly captures the struggles of life in Karnali and the stark contrast with urban privilege. His music often blends folk and contemporary styles, with lyrics that challenge inequality and celebrate resilience. Suraj writes, composes, and performs many of his songs, including “Singha Durbar”, “Maya Basyo Jumla Bazaarma”, and “Tamra Manma”. Despite early hardships and working as a forest guard, he pursued music relentlessly, earning accolades like the Bindhyabasini Music Jury Award, Rara National Music Award, and Radio Kantipur’s Best New Singer.

I am Shikhar Santosh, music Composer of Indian and Nepalese Music industry  since past 13 Years. I have done 4years of Hindustani Classical music in India from Bharatiya vidhya Bhawan. Also learnt music under Suresh Wadkar ji from Ajiwaasan Music School.  I have done 16 Hindi Movies, 30 Regional movies like Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Panjabi, Hariyanbi and Marathi. My Hindi movie "Musa The Most wanted" is released under Top record Level,T-series. I have also worked with Jatin-Lalit for a movie called "The Flag" which is on the way to be released and also" Koila mafia"," Thodi masti- Thoda Pyaar" are my upcoming projects. Also, movie "Siyasaat the politics" has already  been released. Singers like Lata Mangeskar, Asha Bhosle, Abhijeet ,Sonu Nigam, Kailash Kher, Udit Narayan Jha, Alka Yagnik,Sunidhi Chauhan..etc. have given voice to my compose. It's been a great privilege and funfilled experience being a composer and I hope there's lots more to come.