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Chirag Khadka, known artistically as 5:55, is a Kathmandu‑born singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer whose genre‑blending sound fuses folk melodies, hip‑hop rhythms, and spiritual themes. Rising to prominence with the viral hit “Budi”, he has since built a devoted following through songs like “Samadhi,” “Life Jacket,” “Maya,” and “Samjhirakhnu.” A self‑producing artist with a strong visual and philosophical aesthetic, 5:55 continues to shape Nepal’s modern music landscape with introspective lyrics and experimental soundscapes.

Govinda Madhur Acharya is a prolific Nepali singer, music composer, and lyricist, active in the industry since 2015. He is recognized for his extensive contribution of 700+ recorded Nepali songs, spanning modern, folk, Tharu, children’s music, and contemporary melodic genres. His work appears across films, studio albums, and viral digital releases.He has composed and performed songs for Nepali films such as Bulaki (2023) and Kumva Karan (2019/2018), where he is credited as composer and lyricist.On YouTube, his official channel features widely‑viewed songs including “School Janchu La” (14M+ views), “Ekdin Ujyaalo Chhaula”, “Sali Bhatu”, and recent releases like “Samundra Pari” (2082) and “Yo Sath Nachhodnu Maya” (2026).He is also active as a social activist, serving as President of Rapati Samaj Kathmandu, reflecting his engagement with community and cultural initiatives.

Aruna Lama, born on 9 September 1945 in Ghoom Pahar, Darjeeling, was an Indian‑born Nepali‑language singer widely honored as the “Nightingale of the Hills.” Her musical journey began at age seven under the encouragement of her uncle C.B. Lama, and she went on to become one of the most influential voices in Nepali modern music. Known for her expressive, melancholic tone and lyrical depth, she recorded hundreds of songs, including major film numbers that shaped the emotional landscape of Nepali cinema. Her signature hits include “Pohor Saal Khusi,” “Eh Kancha Malai Sunko Tara,” and many enduring modern classics. She received the Prabala Gorkha Dakshina Bahu in 1996 for her contribution to Nepali music. Lama passed away on 4 February 1998 in Kathmandu, leaving behind a timeless legacy cherished across the Nepali‑speaking world.

Sukmit Gurung, originally Sukmit Ongmu Lepcha, is a Nepali singer known for her contributions to modern classical Nepali music. She was born in Gangtok, Sikkim, and later settled in Nepal. Her musical journey began when she won a voice contest organized by Radio Nepal, which helped her establish herself in the Nepali music industry. She debuted in Ambar Gurung's musical play "Malati Mangale", and her first recorded song was "Sunchadi Bhanda Mahango", a duet with Om Bikram Bista. Some of her most popular songs include "Priyatam", "Relimai", "Pal Pal", and "Dhoka Dieu Timile". She has sung over 400 songs, collaborating with renowned musicians like Gopal Yonzon, Ambar Gurung, and Sambhujeet Baskota. Beyond Nepali music, she has also performed in Newari and Japanese and represented Nepal in the ABU Golden Kite WSF 1990, an international music festival. She has contributed to charity performances in Nepal and abroad and worked as an assistant music director at Nepal Pragya Prathisthan, a government organization promoting Nepali literature, music, and culture.