Prem Rana Autai

Umesh Pandit started learning flute at his early age under the guidance of flutist and founding member of Sukarma Manose Singh and Sehanai with late Pt. Madan Bhatta. As a fine musical talent, he has been honored and recognized by various national and international artistes that include an opportunity to play together with the Grammy Award winning famous Indian Classical Hawaian guitarist Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. He has performed in different places in Nepal and abroad. Umesh has proved himself as a successful composer and flutist among his fellow artistes.

Nagendra Bikram Rai is a renowned flutist from Nepal. Here are some details about him: Flute Cover (Timi Tare Bhir): Nagendra Rai performed a beautiful flute cover of the song “Timi Tare Bhir Ma Ta Lahara.” The arrangement and guitar were done by Krishna Limbu, and the recording took place at Studio Libulung. The mix and master were handled by Dipesh Pradhan at Deep Studio. Classical Music in Acoustic: Nagendra Bikram Rai has also been part of classical music performances in an acoustic setting. He collaborates with other artists, including tabla player Pramod Upadhyaya. Feel free to explore Nagendra Bikram Rai’s music and enjoy his mesmerizing flute performances! 🎶🎵

Surendra Shrestha discovered his passion for tabla at eight, imitating rhythms he heard at local ceremonies. He began formal training at nine under renowned Nepali tabla player Raju Agrawal, mastering accompaniment for folk and modern music. At fourteen, he deepened his classical foundation through eight years of study with Hom Nath Upadhaya. Beginning in 1987, he traveled regularly to Benaras to train with Pandit Chhote Lal Mishra of Kashi Hindu Vishwavidyalaya, earning advanced mastery and later achieving First Division Distinction in Sangeet Praveen (India). Shrestha debuted publicly in 1985 at Nepal’s National Theater and later co‑founded Sur‑Sudha in 1987. He has received honors from Kala Nidhi Mahavidyalaya and other cultural institutions. In recent years, he has represented Nepali classical music internationally, contributed to cultural diplomacy concerts, and mentored a new generation of percussion artists.

Durga Prasad Khatiwada is a renowned Nepali bansuri (flute) maestro, educator, and cultural ambassador, originally from Ilam. A graduate of Banaras Hindu University with a Master’s in Flute (2003), he has performed in over 20 countries, representing Nepal at prestigious events—including during state visits by leaders like Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi. Khatiwada is a music officer at Rastriya Nachghar and has taught classical music at institutions like Lalit Kala Campus and Sirjana College of Fine Arts. He pioneered flute education in Nepal’s higher education system by developing formal curricula. His international teaching includes sessions in Norway, Sweden, Germany, and France. Inspired early on by Gopal Yonjan, Khatiwada has dedicated his life to promoting classical music as the foundation of all musical forms. His performances and teachings emphasize peace, discipline, and cultural identity, making him a vital figure in Nepal’s musical heritage.