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Ranjit Gazmer (also spelled Ranjit Gajmer) is a renowned Nepali film music composer, arranger, and instrumentalist known for his major contributions to Nepali cinema and South Asian music. Born on October 3, 1941, in Darjeeling, India, he developed an early passion for music and studied under legendary composer Amber Gurung at the Art Academy of Music in Darjeeling.Gazmer began his professional journey as a studio musician at Radio Nepal in the late 1960s before moving to Mumbai in 1971, where he worked closely with the legendary Bollywood composer R. D. Burman. As a skilled percussionist—particularly known for playing the Nepali madal—he contributed to numerous Hindi film recordings and became part of Burman’s core musical team for many years.He later established himself as one of the most influential music directors in Nepali cinema, composing music for many classic films such as Samjhana, Kusume Rumal, Saino, Lahure, and Darpan Chhaya. His music played a significant role in shaping the sound and popularity of modern Nepali film songs.Gazmer is also credited with arranging one of the early Nepali songs sung by Asha Bhosle, helping bridge Nepali and Indian film music cultures. Over decades of work as a composer, arranger, and instrumentalist, Ranjit Gazmer has remained one of the most respected figures in Nepali film music history.

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.

Hercules Basnet is a music director, lyricist, singer and composer born and raised in Kamal Pokhari in the capital city of Nepal. Hercules Basnet has been the man behind some of the most beautiful movie soundtracks in the last five years. While he has been active since long, he started making it big in 2014 when his Jerryy soundtracks, 'K Yo Maya Ho' and 'Chahanchu Timilai', came out. And well, as they say, the rest is history.

Surendra Shrestha is a Nepali music composer, arranger, and singer known for creating original modern, festive, and devotional songs. Working from Sur Melody Recording Studio, Chhetrapati, he writes, composes, and arranges his own music, giving his work a distinct melodic and emotional signature. His releases—ranging from romantic to spiritual—feature clean arrangements, balanced instrumentation, and expressive vocals that reflect his identity as a self‑sufficient contemporary artist.