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Paras Gazmer was a respected Nepali musician, composer, lyricist, and singer from Darjeeling, celebrated for his emotionally powerful songwriting and his unique ability to translate personal struggle into deeply moving music. Despite losing his eyesight at the age of one and a half due to measles, he rose to become one of the most influential musical voices of the Darjeeling hills.Born in Tindharey, Kurseong in 1962, Paras studied at the Kalimpong Blind School, where he learned guitar and developed his musical foundation. Entirely self‑taught, he composed, wrote, and arranged his own songs, drawing inspiration from lived experience, inner emotion, and the philosophy that “our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.”He gained widespread recognition with his acclaimed albums Sanjha Ko Gham (1993) and Mero Bhagya (1999), both of which left a lasting mark on Nepali music. His compositions often explored themes of longing, hardship, and the inner world of the differently‑abled, resonating deeply with audiences across Nepal, Darjeeling, Sikkim, and the Nepali diaspora.Paras Gazmer performed extensively across the hills and neighboring regions and was honored by various cultural organizations for his contributions. His legacy continues to be remembered as that of a musical icon who transformed adversity into art.

Deep Shrestha is a Nepalese singer and musician of Nepal. Deep Shrestha is one of the coaches in The Voice of Nepal Season 1 (2018) and 2 (2019). Jhaskiyecha Maan Mero, Biteka Kura Le and Ma Ta Door Dekhi Aye are some of his popular songs. Shrestha was active in the field of music for another decade. Then, slowly, he began stopped singing. He was busy with his own official work and in his own words, 'did not feel like recording new songs.' Time moved on. The Nepalese music industry expanded and started to witness professionalism. Technology improved and so did Shrestha's feelings. The singer who had a habit of singing with old technology in his good old days was fascinated by the vast improvement in technology.

Utpal Kandel is a Nepali music composer, teacher, and media composer whose work spans Bollywood, Hollywood, and contemporary Nepali music. He served as Music Producer and Orchestrator for the highest‑grossing Hindi film “Dhurandhar”, and has contributed to major projects including “Bads of Bollywood,” “Kesari Chapter 2,” and “Article 370.” His international portfolio includes a collaboration with two‑time award‑winning Hollywood composer Art Phillips. Now based in Australia, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music and has performed at the Sydney Opera House, proudly representing Nepali culture on a global stage.

Mahesh Mukhiya Sunuwar (born May 24, 1992) is a Nepali singer known for his lok‑pop and modern melodic style. He entered the Nepali music industry in 2065 BS (2008/2009 AD) with the songs ‘Kehi Din Ma Tadha’ and ‘Tyo Pari Gaunma’, both later included in his debut album ‘Aash’ (2067 BS ≈ 2010/2011 AD) — a four‑song collection rooted in lok‑pop flavors.In 2070 BS (2013/2014 AD), Sunuwar released his second album ‘Promise’, featuring six songs blending lok‑pop and sugam sangeet. Tracks such as ‘Sanile Chhodchha Baru’, ‘Oh Gori Oh Gori’, ‘Pathibhara Devi Kasam’, and especially ‘Mathi Mathi Lekma’ helped expand his popularity. He also collaborated with renowned singer Milan Amatya on Pathibhara Devi Kasam.Initially treating music as a hobby, Sunuwar now pursues it seriously. Having begun by singing in his mother tongue, he is currently active with concerts and preparing his third album, where he will write and compose his own songs.