Mahendra Moktan

Namrata KC is a celebrated Kathak dancer, choreographer, and theatre director from Sarlahi, Nepal. She is the founder of Aesthetic Dance Studio and co-director of Navya Naachghar, a center for experimental dance theatre in Kathmandu. Since 2006, she has been a passionate advocate for storytelling through movement, using Kathak as a medium to explore identity, emotion, and social narratives. Namrata holds a bachelor’s degree in Kathak from Padma Kanya Multiple Campus and a master’s from Lucknow University, India. Her productions—such as Swan Lake, Mokshada, and Rajendra Laxmi—blend classical technique with contemporary themes, often highlighting women’s stories. Through her teaching and performances, she fosters community, discipline, and cultural pride. Namrata’s work has helped elevate Kathak’s status in Nepal, making it a vibrant, living art form that resonates with modern audiences.

Mani Kamal Chhetri is a Nepali singer and composer known for his contributions to Nepali music. He has worked on various folk and modern songs, collaborating with artists like Aruna Lama and Gopal Yonjan.

Basant Chaudhary is a celebrated Nepali poet, lyricist, writer, and cultural patron whose work spans poetry, songs, essays, and social commentary. His literary journey began with the poem Tusharolai Piundai (1983), written under the pseudonym Simool, and later expanded into acclaimed collections such as Rashtriyata Nadukhos (2006), Samvad (2008), and the poetry compilation Megha (2011). A prolific lyricist, he has penned widely loved songs including the patriotic Shanti Lukau Kahan, along with numerous musical collaborations across Nepal and India. Known for blending emotional depth with contemporary themes, Chaudhary is also active in promoting art, literature, and heritage conservation, making him one of Nepal’s most influential modern literary voices.

Anup Prakash (अनुप प्रकाश) is a legendary Nepali photographer celebrated for his timeless visual storytelling, masterful composition, and decades‑long contribution to documenting Nepal’s people, culture, and artistic heritage. Known for his signature ability to capture emotion with simplicity and precision, he remains one of the most respected names in Nepali photography, influencing generations of visual artists.