Joheb Manandhar

Karan Pariyar is a talented Nepali singer who gained fame as the winner of Nepal Idol Season 5. His exceptional vocal skills led him to victory in the singing competition. As the champion, he received a cash prize of Rs 2,500,000. He came from a very ordinary family in Bardia, Nepal and came to Kathmandu to study music. After becoming the winner of Nepal Idol, the demand for song recording with Karan has also increased.

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.

Sapan Shrestha is a singer. He is active in folk pop singing. Dozens of his songs are famous.

Ustad Bhairav Bahadur Thapa (1925 June 30 AD / 1982 Ashar 16 BS, Kuleshwor, Kathmandu) was a pioneering Nepali composer, vocalist, and mentor whose influence shaped the foundation of modern Nepali music. He introduced and guided many of Nepal’s celebrated singers, lyricists, and composers including the legendary Tara Devi into their musical journeys.Thapa began his professional musical journey around 2005 BS (1948/49 AD), marking the start of a prolific career. Over the decades, he composed music for nearly 1,000 songs and recorded vocals for more than 500 songs, establishing the artistic and technical standards of Nepali modern music.Alongside music, he performed in numerous Radio Nepal dramas and acted in films such as Hijo Aaja Bholi, Aama, and Manko Baadh. His daughter Bhuvan Thapa, the lead actress of Nepal’s first feature film Aama, was also a singer with around fifty recorded songs.In 2022 BS (1965 AD), during the Grand Music Conference held in Kathmandu, King Mahendra honored him with the prestigious title “Ustad.” Ustad Bhairav Bahadur Thapa passed away on 2039 Poush 18 BS (1983 January 2 AD), leaving behind an enduring legacy in Nepali music and performing arts.