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Mampi Ghosh is a Nepali broadcast journalist and television host known for her celebrated Kantipur TV persona “Pawankali” and for hosting Nepal Idol Season 3 on AP1 Television. As Pawankali, she entertained audiences with her humorous, lively, and distinctly typical gaule‑style voice, conducting interviews in a playful, down‑to‑earth manner that became widely loved by viewers across Nepal. Active across television, radio, and print, she built a reputation for bold interviewing, social‑issue storytelling, and multilingual communication. After earning recognition as a multi‑awarded journalist in Nepal, she expanded her career in the United States, where she works in immigration advocacy and legal services while remaining a prominent voice in the Nepali diaspora community.

Prakash Sayami (born 21 March 1965) is a Nepali film director, writer, producer, and one of the country’s most respected media personalities. Known for his independent filmmaking spirit, Sayami has directed six feature‑length films, including Prithvi (1994), Simana (1997), Avtaar (2002), Zameen (2005), Rani Khola (2008), and Hatiyar (2010). Among them, Simana remains his most celebrated and widely recognized work.Beyond cinema, Sayami is a passionate writer and an avid collector of books, maintaining a personal library filled with English, Hindi, and Nepali literature. He is the author of Barshadi Dinharu and has written extensively on filmmaking, along with publishing poems, essays, plays, songs, and biographies. A multilingual creator, he writes in Newari, Hindi, English, and Nepali.Sayami studied filmmaking in Bombay and began his career in 1986 as an assistant director and scriptwriter for commercial Nepali films. He made his directorial debut in 1993, marking the beginning of a long and influential journey in Nepali cinema.He has represented Nepal in several international events, including the WIPO Asia‑Pacific Regional Symposium, and in 2008, he was elected Vice‑President of the Music Royalty Society of Nepal, working to protect musicians’ copyrights nationally and internationally.A respected film critic, media guru, and music promoter, Sayami has managed FM stations across Nepal and conceptualized popular television programs. He is currently associated with Ujyaalo 90 Network, contributing to the program Ajar Amar Geetharu.

Dr. Naba Raj Lamsal is a Nepali poet, radio journalist, and government official. He was born on July 23, 1969, in Jyamrung, Dhading, Nepal. He has made significant contributions to Nepali literature and media, serving as the Director of Program Division at Radio Nepal and previously working as a correspondent for BBC Nepali Service. Career Highlights Dr. Lamsal began his poetry journey in 1984, publishing his first poem in Arunodaya newspaper. Over the years, he has written several epic poems, including: Paile Pichhe Sagarmatha (2004) Karn: Mahakavya (2009) Udum Udum Lagcha (2016) Dhara: Mahakavya (2017) Agni: Mahakavya (2021) – Winner of the Madan Puraskar (2022) Personal Life & Legacy Dr. Lamsal holds a PhD in Nepali Literature from Tribhuvan University. He has won multiple national literary awards, including the National Poem Competition and National Lyrical Music Competition. His work has been recognized for its depth, cultural significance, and poetic excellence.

GP Timalsena is a Nepali actor and media artist known for his long involvement in television, short films, and awareness‑based visual projects. Active across multiple phases of Nepal’s entertainment scene, he has contributed to a range of social‑message serials, cultural programs, and character‑driven roles that highlight everyday Nepali life. His steady presence in front of the camera, combined with years of collaboration with various production teams, has made him a familiar face in community‑focused storytelling and broadcast media.