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Yogesh Vaidya was a Nepalese singer and musician, often referred to as the Muhammad Rafi of Nepal. He was born in Kathmandu between 1946 and 1947 and passed away on January 18, 2024, at the age of 77. Vaidya was known for his contributions to Nepali and Newari-language music, with popular songs like "Sapana Bhulayee Saara," "Mero Aanshumaa Nahanse," and "Nepal Mero Timilai Upahar Bhayo". He also sang well-known Newari songs such as "Jai Namo Siri Buddha Bhagwan" and "Jimi Yahmah Thaun Jithay Wai". Beyond music, he worked in civil service for 33 years, retiring as a joint secretary in 2005. He held a master’s degree in food and nutrition from Ghent University, Belgium. Vaidya received several prestigious awards, including the Chhinnalata Song Award, the Mahila Geetkar Sangh Lifetime Achievement Award (2016), and the Bindabasini Lifetime Achievement Award (2021)

Shanta is a folk and modern singer. Her first musical album is 'Bacha'. She studied music at Bageshwori Music School in Butwal. She is currently operating a business in Japan.

Melina Mainali, also known as Melu, is a talented Nepali singer. She was born on January 5, 2002, in Jhapa, Nepal. Melina gained widespread recognition after her mesmerizing audition video on Voice of Nepal, where her vocals and cute personality captured hearts. Let’s delve into her fascinating journey: Early Life: Melina is the youngest daughter of her parents, Ram Prasad Mainali and Laxmi Maya Mainali. She has an elder sister named Anita Mainali. Her passion for music blossomed from a young age. Blessed with a god-gifted voice, she honed her skills through practice and participation in interschool singing competitions and bhajan programs. Musical Career: Nepal Idol: Melina auditioned for Nepal Idol at a young age but wasn’t selected. Undeterred, she took this setback as a lesson and continued practicing. Voice of Nepal: In Voice of Nepal season 3, Melina sang “Lau Hai Maya” for her blind auditions and was selected for the Pramod team. She has emerged as one of the strong contestants in the show. Debut Song: After gaining popularity on Voice of Nepal, Melina made her debut in the music industry with the song “Choto Cha Jindagi”. The song, composed by Bhupu Pandey, portrays the lifestyle of economic migrants in the far-western region of Nepal. Melina’s vocals were well-acclaimed, establishing her name in the Nepali music industry. Popular Songs: Melina has collaborated with renowned singers like Kamal Khatri, Obi Rayamajhi, and Sunil Giri. Her songs “Fikka” and “Muglan” have garnered significant popularity, with “Fikka” trending at #1 on YouTube. Melina Mainali’s journey from a talented young singer to a rising star in the Nepali music scene is truly inspiring! 🎤