Gopal Rasaily

Asta Lama is a Nepali music composer known for his contribution to modern Nepali music and film soundtracks. He has established himself as a creative force in composition, blending contemporary musical elements with Nepali melodies.He is the Chairman of the Music Composers Association Nepal, playing a significant role in promoting and supporting music composers across the country.As a composer, Asta Lama has worked on various musical projects, including songs like “Ramri Pani Bhaki Chhu” from the film Dulahi, showcasing his ability to create emotionally engaging and commercially appealing music.Beyond composition, he is actively involved in strengthening Nepal’s music industry through leadership, collaboration, and advocacy for composers. His work reflects a commitment to evolving Nepali music while preserving its artistic identity.

Maheshwar Man Rajbhandari is a successful music director. He is also a guitarist for The Matrix Band, over 30 years old. Most of the time involved in music arrangement and mixing mastering for 25 years. He has been honored with many awards.

Roshan Sharma is a renowned Nepali guitarist and Mohan Veena player celebrated for his distinctive riffs, versatile tunings, and ability to blend Eastern classical expression with Western contemporary styles. A disciple of Grammy Award–winning maestro Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, he has built a prolific career as a session musician, contributing to over 4,000 songs across Nepali, Indian, and cross‑border projects.He is a member of the instrumental jazz‑rock band Urjaa (Nepal), Kavya (Dubai), and the acclaimed Pakistani band The Sketches, expanding his musical reach across South Asia. His performances are widely regarded as engrossing, marked by deep musical sensitivity and mastery of both guitar and Mohan Veena.Sharma has recorded and performed pieces such as Saanjhi, Faani Aur Baqa, Dil Jo Dost (Unplugged), Ishq Laga Mann Jaga, Jeevan, Panchion Ka Gaon, Aashiq Mast Jalali, and Ram Kali, among many others.Beyond performance, he has contributed to music education as a lecturer at Tribhuvan University and currently heads the music department at Osho Tapoban, where he continues to mentor and inspire young musicians.

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.