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Dr. Ramesh Pokharel is a renowned Nepali classical vocalist, academic, and educator. He serves as an Associate Professor at Lalitkala Campus, Tribhuvan University, and previously served as the Campus Chief of the institution. He is widely respected for his contributions to Hindustani classical music, music education, and cultural preservation in Nepal.Born in Inaruwa, Sunsari, Dr. Pokharel developed an interest in music at an early age under the influence of his family. He later pursued formal training in classical music in Varanasi (Banaras), India, one of the foremost centers of Hindustani classical music. Alongside his academic career, he has remained an active performer, music educator, and mentor to aspiring musicians.Dr. Pokharel has dedicated his career to promoting classical music through concerts, lectures, workshops, and university education. He also played a significant role in initiating the Bagmati Aarati at the Pashupatinath Temple, contributing to Nepal's cultural and spiritual heritage.

Birahi Karki (born 21 November 1983, Gorkha, Nepal) is a nationally acclaimed Nepali folk and dohori singer, composer, lyricist, and social worker. Active since 1997, after passing his voice test at Radio Nepal, he has become one of Nepal’s most prolific folk artists. Karki has sung more than 300 songs and has written and composed over 600 songs, shaping the modern lok‑dohori landscape with his expressive vocal style and storytelling.His major hits include “Junkiri,” “Mayalu Hajara,” “Gurans Fulne Thau Tira,” “Aama,” “Sunkhanima Sun,” “Hola Mayalu,” and many others that remain staples of Nepali folk music. He has released multiple successful albums, including the Aama series, Junkiri, Mayalu Hajara, and Sunkhanima Sun.Karki has received numerous honors, including Music Khabar Music Awards, Tuborg Image Award, Yamaha Kalika Music Award, and multiple national recognitions for best folk and dohori performances.Beyond music, he is the founder of the Phoolmaya Karki Foundation, through which he supports orphaned children and continues active social service alongside his musical career.

Yaman Shrestha is a Nepali singer, lyricist, music composer, and performer known for his early start in music and his creative roots in a legendary comedy family. The son of iconic comedian Madan Krishna Shrestha, Yaman began composing music as a pre‑teen for telefilms such as “Ra” and “Laxmi”, where classical maestro Nararaj Dhakal performed his compositions. His musical catalog includes albums like U & Me (1998) and popular songs such as “Yi Aankhale,” “Udi Gayo,” “Hamro Desh Nepal,” and “2081 Gaijatra”.He has also contributed to Nepali cinema, with credits in films including Chhakka Panja 3 (2018), Daal Bhat Tarkari (2019), and Karma (2022).

Pandav Sunuwar (पाण्डव सुनुवार) was a celebrated Nepali folk singer and pioneering Radio Nepal RJ, admired for his soulful voice, natural humor, and radio programs that transformed Nepal’s broadcasting culture. Born on 2009 BS Poush 9 in Ragani, Okhaldhunga, he rose from the eastern hills to become one of Nepal’s most beloved musical voices.He entered the music field around 2030 BS with the song “Sapanabhari Hansirahunshu”, and went on to record dozens of evergreen folk hits including “Ainseluko Paat,” “Sakyo Nani,” “Shahrai Jaula Ni,” “Bhijyo Timro Rato Pachhyauri,” “Babari Phoolko Bot,” and many more that remain cultural staples across generations.His duet partnership with Vasudev Munal produced nearly five dozen songs, making them one of the most iconic duos in Nepali folk music history.As a Radio Nepal RJ, Pandab Sunuwar became a household name through programs like Phone‑In, Chautari, Jharna ra Jhankar, Sungabha, Indreni, and others. He is widely credited with introducing Nepal’s first Phone‑In program, a format later adopted by FM and TV stations nationwide. His warm, witty, and emotionally resonant voice made him a national favorite.He authored the book “Aaroh‑Avaroh”, documenting the evolution of Radio Nepal and Nepali broadcasting.Pandab Sunuwar passed away on 2063 BS Asoj 21 at King’s College Hospital, London, while undergoing treatment for liver cirrhosis. His artistic legacy continues through his children, including his son Simosh Sunuwar, a well‑known music video and advertising film director active in Nepal’s contemporary visual and commercial media industry.