Bijay Baral

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.

Shreedev Bhattarai (Nepali: श्रीदेव भट्टराई ) is a Nepali actor and lyricist. He was born in Ilam, eastern Nepal. He debuted in silver screen through movie Bhaimara and also has worked in some other movies. He has worked in more than 10 dozens music videos as model. He has shared screen with artists of Nepali film industry like Dinesh Sharma, Sushil Chhetri, Garima Panta, Jiwan Luitel, Anu Shah, Namrata Sapkota, Dinesh D.C Sushil Pokharel, Surbir Pandit, Ramchandra Adhikari, Dipasha B.C.Anju Niraula,etc. and has also worked with filmmakers like Madhab Raj Kharel, Bhabindra Tamang, Madhusudan Bhattarai,Shiva Ghimire, Kajish Shrestha, Rupesh Upreti, etc. He also has worked with the veteran singers of Nepali music industry like Rajesh Payal Rai, Pramod Kharel, Aditya Narayan Jha, Anju Panta, Satya Raj Acharya, Sworup Raj Acharya,Shiva Pariyar, Mandabi Tripathi,dipak limbu ,prabin betwal, pranish adhikari,etc

Shiva Shrestha is a pioneering Nepali actor celebrated as the industry’s enduring Action Star, known for defining mainstream commercial cinema from the 1980s onward. Rising to prominence with Jeevan Rekha, he delivered a long run of box‑office hits including Badalindo Akash, Kanchhi, Chino, Manakamana, Milan, and Thuldai, establishing himself as one of Nepali film’s most influential leading men. His dynamic screen presence, martial‑arts‑inspired action style, and cross‑border work in Pakistani films expanded his South Asian appeal. Over a four‑decade career, he has received multiple honors recognizing his contribution to Nepali cinema’s growth and popular culture. Shrestha remains a respected figure whose legacy continues to inspire new generations of actors and filmmakers.

Danny Denzongpa is a legendary Nepali‑origin Indian actor, singer, and filmmaker whose career spans more than five decades, with over 190 films since his debut in 1971.. Born in Yuksom, Sikkim, he rose to prominence in Hindi films through memorable roles in Khuda Gawah, Agneepath, Ghatak, Hum, Andhi Gali, and many others, becoming one of the most respected character actors of his generation. As a singer, he recorded several Nepali hits, including the evergreen “Musu Musu Hasi Deu”,Rato Rani Phulejhai and “Chiso Chiso Hawama”, which remain beloved across Nepal. Danny also acted in the Nepali film Saino, a classic of Nepali cinema.