Gaurav Darpan

Reema Gurung Hoda is not only the daughter of a renowned musician Prakash Gurung but also a popular and well known singer herself. She has sung numerous songs for movies and contributed on various albums of other fellow artists although she has released only one album of hers, named Praheenir, few years back.

Koili Devi Mathema (1929–2007) was a trailblazer in the Nepali music industry, celebrated as the first woman lyricist, singer, and composer. Born as Radha Basnet in Chisapani Gadhi, Makwanpur, Nepal, she was affectionately nicknamed "Koili" (meaning "cuckoo bird") for her melodious voice. Her career began at Radio Nepal after the establishment of democracy in Nepal, and she went on to record over 4,000 songs, including modern and patriotic pieces. She also composed iconic songs like "Jahi ra juhi phul mala gansi duwaile launla." Koili Devi received numerous accolades, including the Gorkha Dakshin Bahu V and Chinnalata Music Award, for her contributions to Nepali music.

Sanjaya Shrestha is a Nepali singer and musician. He founded the pop music band Crossroads in 1992, which blended western-style singing with traditional Nepali instrumental music. Some of his popular songs include the hit “Maya Meri Maya” (Nepali: माया मेरी माया) . Sanjaya Shrestha has left a lasting impact on Nepali music lovers, and his song “Maya Meri Maya” remains immortal in the hearts of many .

Aruna Lama, born on 9 September 1945 in Ghoom Pahar, Darjeeling, was an Indian‑born Nepali‑language singer widely honored as the “Nightingale of the Hills.” Her musical journey began at age seven under the encouragement of her uncle C.B. Lama, and she went on to become one of the most influential voices in Nepali modern music. Known for her expressive, melancholic tone and lyrical depth, she recorded hundreds of songs, including major film numbers that shaped the emotional landscape of Nepali cinema. Her signature hits include “Pohor Saal Khusi,” “Eh Kancha Malai Sunko Tara,” and many enduring modern classics. She received the Prabala Gorkha Dakshina Bahu in 1996 for her contribution to Nepali music. Lama passed away on 4 February 1998 in Kathmandu, leaving behind a timeless legacy cherished across the Nepali‑speaking world.