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Ryan Karki is a Nepali singer, music‑video director, and media host active since 2010, known for his work across modern Nepali music and digital entertainment. As a vocalist and creative director, he has contributed to numerous music videos and collaborated with a wide range of artists in Nepal’s pop and commercial music scene. Alongside his direction and musical projects, Ryan is also recognized for his presence as a host, engaging audiences through interviews, artist features, and entertainment programs. His consistent involvement in performance, direction, and hosting highlights his versatility and growing influence in Nepal’s contemporary music and media landscape.

The Shadows ‘Nepal’ is a hard rock band hailing from Narayangarh, Chitwan, Nepal. Established in 1997, they made their debut with the album “Suna Hamro Sano Awaaz”. Their second album, “Hidne Manche Ladcha”, achieved success in the Nepali market and earned them accolades for the best band, best music, and best performance in 2006. The band’s influential lyrics often touch on social issues and awareness. Their current lineup includes: Swapnil Sharma (Vocals) Prakash Rasaily (Guitars) Sujan Manandhar (Guitars) Sahil Risal (Drums) Amit Pradhan (Bass) Rupesh Sen served as their band manager for a significant period. Some of their notable songs include: “Naya Nepal” “Buddha Nepal Ko” “Prakriti” “Kun ho Hamro Dharma” “Swarga ma thau chaina” “Hidne manche ladcha” “Ma” “Suna Hamro Sano Awaz” The Shadows ‘Nepal’ has left a lasting impact on the Nepali rock scene, addressing societal issues through their music. 🎸

Manila Sotang is a Nepali singer. Manila was trained in music early in life by her uncle who taught her to sing bhajans. After singing playback for the film Mayalu, she was noticed as a singer. Manila has sung more than 200 songs to date. She has 10 music albums with her husband Uday Sotang. The husband-wife musical couple have contributed to Nepali Adhunik (modern) music for two-and-a-half decades. Manila Sotang is originally from Darjeeling, India. She moved to Kathmandu along with her husband Uday Sotang to pursue their musical career in the late 1980s. Her daughter Shreya Sotang is a singer who has also released an album.

Karna Raj Giri is a Nepali singer, songwriter, and recording artist from Sarlahi, known for his emotional vocal style, modern folk‑pop sensibility, and steady rise through digital and mainstream music platforms. Growing up in a modest family, he moved to Kathmandu to pursue music while working various jobs, gradually building his craft and audience through perseverance and live performance. His songs such as “Luki Luki,” “Chyappai Samayo,” “Suna Makuri,” “Junge Jhyap,” “Hang Banayo,” “Aago Laidinchhu,” “Ho Ni Ho,” “Kiss Kiss,” “Ghumaidinchhu Singapor Sahara,” and “Viral Vayo Re” have gained strong traction on YouTube, TunesNepal, and streaming platforms like Apple Music, helping him become a recognizable name in the contemporary Nepali music scene. Known for writing and composing many of his own tracks, Karna Raj Giri represents a self‑made generation of Nepali artists whose careers are built on resilience, authenticity, and direct connection with listeners.