Laxman Poudyal

(Senior Actress • Theatre Artist • Acting Educator • Chairperson, Mala Arts Academy) Chandramala Sharma is a respected senior Nepali actress and theatre artist best known for her long-standing contribution to Nepali stage performance, acting education, and cultural development. Active since the 1980s, she has appeared in Nepali films—including the 1984 feature Basudev—and has been a prominent figure in Kathmandu’s theatre community. Her leadership role as Chairperson of Mala Arts Academy positions her among the key mentors shaping Nepal’s next generation of actors.

EXPERIENCE Former Violin Teacher at St.Mary's High School,Jawalakhel 2017 - Present Former Music Teacher at Blood and Thunder Music Academy 2016 - Present Violin Teacher at Occidental Public School Jun 2019 - Present Former Violin Teacher at Gloria Secondary School 2018 - Present Violin Teacher at Nobel Academy Secondary School 2017 - Present Violin Teacher at Salvation Music Center 2017 - Present

Rimla Moktan is a beloved Nepali singer known for the sweetness and clarity of her voice, heard in memorable songs such as “Mirmire Bihan Surya Ko Darshan Tiger Hillai Ma,” “Phalelungma Hiu Paryo Danphe Jharyo Sirikhola,” and others. Born in Darjeeling, she studied at Nepali Kanya Higher Secondary School (Boarding School), where she later returned as a teacher. Her musical journey began remarkably early—at just five or six years old—when she started learning classical music under Guru Madhu Singh.Her formal artistic path took shape under the guidance of Chandan Lomjel, who provided her special training and introduced her to competitive performance. Under his mentorship, she participated in the Darjeeling Gorkha Dukha Nivarak Sammelan Music Competition around 1981, performing songs composed by Chandan Lomjel with lyrics by P. Arjun and Puran Giri. She also sang a duet with Lakpa Sherpa, winning awards in both duet and group categories, and securing first place in the Lok‑Adhunik category—a milestone that marked her full entry into the musical field.Rimla continued her classical training with Guru Chittaranjan Mishra, and after he returned to Odisha, she studied under renowned sitar maestro Tri Ratna Tuladhar, with whom she still consults whenever she seeks deeper musical refinement. Through Chandan Lomjel, she also met composer Manikamal Chhetri, who offered her the opportunity to sing in Pratap Subba’s musical drama “Mrigtishna,” where she performed classical raga‑based compositions.With her grounding in classical discipline, her Darjeeling musical heritage, and her naturally melodious voice, Rimla Moktan remains a respected and cherished figure in Nepali folk‑adhunik music.

Jiwan Luitel (born 10 September 1981, Morang, Nepal) is a leading Nepali actor and former Mr. Nepal 2002, active in cinema since the early 2000s. He made his film debut with Tirkha (2008) and has since appeared in 65+ Nepali feature films, becoming one of Kollywood’s most prolific mainstream actors. Known for romantic and dramatic roles, Luitel earned the KTV Best Debutant Actor Award for Nasib Aafno (2010) and won Best Actor at the NFDC National Film Awards (2069) for Malati Ko Bhatti (2012). His career also includes modeling highlights such as the Sydney Fashion Show (2009) and a widely reported stunt injury the same year.