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Master Ratna Das Prakash was a pioneering figure in Nepali music, especially known for shaping the genre of aadhunik geet (modern songs) during the mid-20th century. Key Details: Date of Birth: Unfortunately, his exact birth date is not publicly documented. Active Years: He was actively recording and performing from the 1950s through the 1970s, particularly through Radio Nepal and the Ratna Recording Trust, which began producing phonograph records in 1961. Contributions: He helped blend Indian light classical music, Nepali folk melodies, and Western harmonies, creating a sentimental and distinctly Nepali sound. His recordings were among the earliest to be distributed widely in Nepal, making him a household name in urban music circles.

Shantiram Rai (also known as Pragya Shanti Ram Rai) is a highly respected Nepali music composer, singer, and songwriter originally from Khotang, Diktel. Active for over four decades, he is recognized as one of the most influential creators in modern Nepali folk and contemporary music. His official profile describes him as a “Renowned Music Composer, Singer, Songwriter in the Nepali Music Industry.”A prolific creator, Shantiram Rai has composed more than 2,000 songs, a milestone highlighted during his major solo concert covered by Kantipur Daily, which celebrated his lifelong contribution to Nepali music. His work spans folk, lok‑pop, patriotic, sentimental, and modern Nepali genres, and he is known for both studio compositions and powerful live performances.His albums such as Aagaman (2011), Musukkai Hasera (2011), and Dui Mutu (2010), along with singles like “Swadeshmai Rojagari” (2024) and “Shiraima Hamro Charatare Jhanda” (2025), reflect his evolving musical identity across decades.In recent years, he has been actively performing solo musical concerts (Ekal Saanjh) across Nepal, collaborating with respected artists such as Smita Pradhan, Shambhu Rai, Uday Sotang, Manila Sotang, Kankaisht Rai, Roshan Rai, and many others. His concerts feature both his classic hits and new compositions, often broadcast live on national platforms like NTV.

Sarit Rai is a Nepali music director and composer active in contemporary Nepali cinema and independent music, known for his work on feature films like “Khusma” and “Kalli” as well as studio singles such as “Nidhari.” He has composed background scores and full soundtracks, blending modern arrangements with emotional, story‑driven melodies. Rai’s credits as music director and background score composer in films released from 2024 onward have positioned him among the emerging names in Nepali film music, while his own studio, collaborations with labels, and digital releases continue to expand his presence in the industry.

Bhakta Raj Acharya commonly referred to as Bhajan Shiromani, is a Nepali singer and music-composer. He is one of the best known singer of Nepal. He was born in Dhankuta ,Nepal and raised in Kalimpong, India. He moved to Nepal in 1970’s during the flock on Darjeeling singers to Nepal. Bhakta Raj Acharya has very beautiful Hymns or Bhajans sung in Nepali language and is entitled as the Bhajan Shiromani of Nepal. Acharya’s career started in 2030 B.S after he won a gold medal in an All Nepal Song Competition . His career spanned until 2046 B.S. He has about 450 recorded songs and has composed about 25-30 songs. Now his sons, Satya Raj Acharya and Sworup Raj Acharya have followed their father’s footsteps with them and have established themselves as promising singers are geared up to bring the real-life story of their father into reel-life.