Arjun Pokharel

Norden Tenzing is a legendary Nepali vocalist and the charismatic frontman of The Hillians, the pioneering Darjeeling band that helped define the sound of modern Nepali pop and rock. Known for blending Western harmonies with Nepali melodic roots, he became one of the most influential voices of the 1970s–80s music renaissance in the hills. His evergreen hits — “Musu Musu Hasideu,” “Gajalu Aakhai Chopne,” and other beloved tracks — cemented his status as a cultural icon across the Nepali‑speaking world. Norden’s soulful voice, innovative arrangements, and electrifying stage presence introduced a fresh musical identity that inspired generations of artists. Through his work with The Hillians, he expanded the creative possibilities of Nepali modern music and remains celebrated as one of Darjeeling’s most enduring musical legends.

The remarkable Nepalese guitarist, arranger Dinesh Shrestha, was born on 25th January 1978 A.D. in Putalisadak, Kathmandu, Nepal to father Kashi Bahadur Shrestha and mother Ram Kumari Shrestha. Dinesh Shrestha was an accomplished guitarist, and was best known there for his rock/blues playing and one of the founder members of “The Buds Band”. Dinesh Shrestha was taught initially by his guru Phiroj Shyangden (guitarist and founder member of 1974 A D Band) on ‘Do Re Mi Music Institute’ in Kathmandu, but it soon became apparent that the boy was a gifted guitarist. Dinesh Shrestha was appeared and performed at “Shikhar Beat Contest” for the first time at Katmandu about 1994 A.D. and making enough of an impression that the famous guitarist. His band also participated in other competition like “Tuborg Music Festival’99”whne they got the first position as “The Band Of the Year” and after they participated on other programs like “Mahashivaratri Music Festival’99”,”Kathmandu Utsav’99”, “Beat Competition’98” and more than fifty programs and concerts. He made his official debut from famous Nepalese band “The Buds” from 1994 A.D. as a lead guitarist including other band members Sudip Singh (Rhythm), Bijaya Karki (Bass/Vocal), Dipesh Shrestha (Drummer/Vocal), Sushil Shrestha (Rhythm), and received reviews that noted a strong, clean tone and a polished though undemonstrative technique. The first album titled “Birsana Sakdina” including nine songs titled “Birsana Sakdina”, ‘Bihani Ko Mirmirema” etc and Second album “Buds 2” which was popular amongst Nepalese people. He had performed by the early 1990's within the various parts of country and has since performed with outstanding success playing both solo and with Band and regularly on radio and television. Now with business and academic reasons he is separated with his band members and no new project will be plan for till now.

Firoj Bajracharya is a Nepali musician known for his versatile contributions to modern Nepali music through performance, composition, and studio collaboration. Active across live shows and recording projects, he represents the contemporary generation of artists blending traditional Nepali musical roots with modern arrangements and stage presentation.

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.