Miss Panchawala Dasi

Babina Kiratee (also known as Babina Rai) is a Nepali singer, performer, and visual artist known for her expressive voice and fusion of folk and contemporary music. Originally from eastern Nepal, she gained recognition with her debut album Morning in the Beginning, featuring songs like Chari Bhaye Mathi Mathi, Saila, and Tadha Thiye. She is the playback singer for Chhadke Salam (with Kali Prasad Baskota & Nischal Basnet) and BEHULI from MEGHAULI, where her vocals drive the narrative. Babina has also appeared in music videos like Meri Mayalai and Paicho Mage. Her work, featured on Music Nepal and OSR Digital, reflects deep cultural roots and a commitment to storytelling through sound and image.

Arun Thapa (1952–1999) was a beloved Nepali singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice and emotionally resonant lyrics. Born in Calcutta, India, he moved to Kathmandu as an infant and later studied in Darjeeling before returning to Nepal to pursue music. His career began in the early 1970s, with his first major hit Jati Maya Laye Pani launching him into national fame. Thapa’s music often reflected themes of love, longing, and introspection, inspired by a personal heartbreak during his college years. His compositions blended poetic depth with melodic simplicity, earning him a devoted following. He worked briefly at Nepal Bank Limited before dedicating himself fully to music, recording for Radio Nepal and releasing two acclaimed albums: Arun and The Best of Arun. Despite battling lung and liver ailments, he continued to sing until his passing in 1999. His legacy lives on through his timeless songs, many of which are considered sadabahar (evergreen) classics.

Kiran KC, known popularly as Raata Makai (राता मकै), is a Nepalese actor, producer, television personality, singer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is known for his comic timing. He is also known for his performance in Je Bho Ramrai Bho (2003), Ta Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri (2000) and Jire Khursani (2003 – present). He has been actively associated with television since its early days in Nepal and has appeared in a handful of comedy pieces. He has been seen on the Nepali comedyTV Serial Jhire Khursani and became popular among Nepali viewers as Rata Makai (राता मकै).

Durkha Khatiwada is a distinguished Nepali flutist (bansuri artist), music educator, and performer dedicated to the promotion of Hindustani classical and instrumental music. Originally from Ilam, Nepal, he has established himself as one of the country's respected flute instructors and performers through decades of teaching, stage performances, and institutional leadership.Khatiwada currently serves as a Lecturer at Lalitkala (Fine Arts) Campus, Tribhuvan University, where he teaches instrumental music and mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students. Alongside his academic career, he has been associated with the Nepal Music Center, Pingalasthan, Kathmandu, since 2005, serving as Head of the Eastern Department, Education Coordinator, and Flute Instructor, playing an important role in training young musicians and promoting classical music education.In addition to teaching, he has been working as an Instrumental Music Teacher and Assistant Music Director at the Cultural Corporation of Nepal since 2018. Through concerts, workshops, lecture-demonstrations, and educational programs, he continues to contribute to the preservation and promotion of Nepal's rich musical heritage while inspiring the next generation of instrumental musicians.