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Yogesh Vaidya was a Nepalese singer and musician, often referred to as the Muhammad Rafi of Nepal. He was born in Kathmandu between 1946 and 1947 and passed away on January 18, 2024, at the age of 77. Vaidya was known for his contributions to Nepali and Newari-language music, with popular songs like "Sapana Bhulayee Saara," "Mero Aanshumaa Nahanse," and "Nepal Mero Timilai Upahar Bhayo". He also sang well-known Newari songs such as "Jai Namo Siri Buddha Bhagwan" and "Jimi Yahmah Thaun Jithay Wai". Beyond music, he worked in civil service for 33 years, retiring as a joint secretary in 2005. He held a master’s degree in food and nutrition from Ghent University, Belgium. Vaidya received several prestigious awards, including the Chhinnalata Song Award, the Mahila Geetkar Sangh Lifetime Achievement Award (2016), and the Bindabasini Lifetime Achievement Award (2021)

Kiran Rasaily (born 24 March 1947, Kolkata) was one of Sikkim’s most versatile and influential artists—an accomplished composer, multi‑instrumentalist, photographer, painter, architect, and cultural mentor. He gave his first public musical performance in 1953 in Gangtok and rose to prominence in 1964 after composing the patriotic song “Sikkim Dhara Hara Bhara…” written by Jaybir Subba. Gifted with mastery over harmonium, banjo, mouth‑organ, violin and the iconic piano‑accordion presented to him by the Chogyal, Rasaily became a central figure in Sikkim’s musical ceremonies and later co‑founded the Denzong Musical Society. Parallel to his artistic journey, he built a distinguished career as an architect, designing landmark structures across Gangtok, Namchi, and beyond. His passing at 79 marked the loss of a rare multi‑talented cultural treasure whose contributions continue to shape Sikkim’s artistic and architectural identity.

Mina Niraula is a Nepali singer. The songs sung by Meena are the most popular songs in the film 'LOOT -2', 'Thamel bajar ...', and the song 'Kale Dai ...' of the movie 'PARBA'. Born in Manipur, India, Mina used to sing Manipuri, Hindi and Bhajan songs in the starting phase. She had also participated in Nepali Tara-2 before coming to Nepali music. She also released the debut album PAHILA with singer Rojina Gurung.

Milan Newar is Nepal’s most well Known Singer. Except Nepali she has sung India’s all the major north eastern languages (Assames, Bodo, Mishing) beside Rajsthani as well. Childhood Milan Newar was born on January 25, 1986 in Nunaikhuti (Mother Mrs. Ambika Newar & Father Shree Ganesh Newar ), Goriajhar Assam, in to a Nepali Household. Inspiration & Training in Music Her exposure to music began in infancy. Her Training in music started al the age of 4 at hr bithplace and after that, at the age of 11 she moved to Guwahiti for more exposure to musical morld. Milan’s musical studies were not limited to herning her father and mothersing. She also studied under her Aunty Dukuna Newar and Accuired in good background in folk music and was trained by shree Badri Vyas in Rajasthani Folk Music. Other Achiviments She has performed stage shows in almost all the citiws of india and Nepal . like:- Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chenai, jaipur, Nagpur, Silguri, Gantok, Darjeeling, Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Biragunj, Dharan . Early Carrer & Acheivements After coming to Guwahati , She Joined Production company “Surganga” Which has date released 40 Albums of Rajasthani folk songs, 10 asamese, 4 Bodo Albums & 10 Nepali Albums. 2003, proved to be a very crucial year in her life. This year on 30th October, she participated in all India musical competation prganaize by surganga. The programme was based on Assames and Rajasthani Folk songs and the pragramme was judged by Famous Musical Maestro of Bollywood late Naushad Ali and Famous Gazal Singer Pinaz Masani accompained by famous classical singer Shushila Rani Patel. Milan was the 1st runner up on this show and after this there was no looking back. After this competation she dedicated to lounch her own album of folk songs and her musical catrrer begain to flourish. A Glimpse of Milan’s Famous lbums in Different languages 1st Album – kanchi (2004) 1st Recorded song – Khunmani aakou anupama (Assames cultural Album – Bihu – 2002 AD.) Total Songs – 1000 above New Hit’s Nepali Album : Milan (Music meets soul)