Lok Raj Adhikari

Born on 23rd Baisakh 2023 BS in Sanghutar Bajar, Ramechhap district, Uttam Bhaukajee emerged as a creative force in Nepali literature and music. The youngest among his siblings, he was raised by his parents, Badri Das Bhaukajee and Dil Kumari Bhaukajee, who instilled in him a strong foundation of values and learning. He completed his school education at Himganga Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, earning his SLC degree, and in 2040 BS, he moved to Kathmandu for higher education. There, he pursued and completed a Bachelor's Degree in Law from Nepal Law Campus, Tribhuvan University, though he chose not to enter the legal profession. Instead, he explored diverse fields and currently serves as the Founder Director of Nobel Academy—a testament to his leadership and dedication to education. Musical Breakthrough and Popular Songs Uttam Bhaukajee’s lyrical journey took off with Ram Krishna Dhakal’s music album Asraya, featuring his debut song: 🎵 "Mera Saara Khusiharu" – Composed by Sambhujeet Banskota This track marked the beginning of a meaningful collaboration between his poetic voice and Nepali music. Some of his other popular songs include: 🎵 "Mutu Bhitra Lukau Timi Lai" 🎵 "Mero Jiwan Ma Ek Palta Aau" 🎵 "Kati Najik Timro Ghar" 🎵 "Bhijeka Akha Haru" 🎵 "Chahanna Ma Aafno Lagi"(Note: These are representative titles; if more song names are available, they can be added.) His lyrics often explore themes of love, longing, philosophy, and emotional depth—delivered with lyrical elegance and sensitivity.

Ramesh Dahal is a Nepali lyricist who is writing lyrics for two and a half decades. Ramesh was born as an elder son of Pashupati Prasad and mother Balkumari Dahal in Dolakha. He has penned over a thousand songs. Among them, around three hundred songs are in the playlist of music lovers. He earned MSc. in Environmental Science & Policy from the USA (Source: Naya Youbodh, Dec 14, 2019). Also, he has taken online lyrics writing classes from Canvas.net and Sameer Anjaan, an Indian lyricist. Ramesh's journey on writing lyrics has begun as a poet. However, he turned himself writing lyrics from 1990. Latter, the writing became a kind of passion and now it is a responsibility of him to portray the lyrics for the listeners from each corner. The learning from real-world work experience has enabled him to captures the heart touching subject matters of very common people (Source: Music Khabar, January 1, 2020). Latter, Ramesh extends knowledge conducting research on Nepali music, songs and their impacts on the transformation of Nepali society. He expresses that after a certain time of contribution to a particular field, the experiences need to be shared with the wide arena. Keeping the fact in mind, Ramesh has written dozens of research articles that may serve as a reference to the interested persons who explore Nepali songs and music (Source: Annapurnapost, October 20, 2019). Also, Ramesh enjoys writing lyrics/poems on global issues in the English language. These creations seem meaningful in the international music market. So, it is hoped that his creations in English will get an appropriate place in the days to come (Source: Music Khabar, January 1, 2019).

Lochan Rijal is a multi-instrumentalist, a singer, songwriter and a scholar of ethnomusicology. Born in the Panchthar district of Nepal, he grew up around music performed at festivals by the local people of that region. The experience influenced him to explore the potential of sound and develop his passion into his profession. While in college, he began teaching music to school children in Kathmandu while also working in the pop and rock music scene, producing award-winning albums, before moving onto something that fed his scholarly ambitions. In 2014, he graduated with a PhD in ethnomusicology from the University of Massachusetts and Kathmandu University. He also works as the associate professor and Head of Kathmandu University’s Department of Music.

Rajendra Shalabh (also credited as Rajendra Salav) is a veteran Nepali filmmaker and lyricist whose career spans cinema, literature, media, and cultural programming. Active since 1990, he has directed notable Nepali films such as Bijaya Parajaya (1990), Bhauju (1993), and Paribhasha (1994), and contributed as a lyricist and writer across multiple projects.Beyond cinema, Shalabh is recognized as a poet, cultural organizer, and media professional. He has been involved in poetry recitation programs, literary events, and audiovisual poetry projects featuring major Nepali poets. His multidisciplinary work extends into television production, education, and entertainment management, including serving as Executive Director of CG Entertainment and working as a Law Associate at Tribhuvan University.