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Arjun Kaushal is a seasoned Nepali singer, composer, and lyricist originally from Palpa. His journey into music is as heartfelt as it is inspiring. After a difficult childhood marked by his parents’ separation, he moved with his mother to Gulmi and later to Delhi at just 11 years old, where he worked in a mechanic shop. It was there that his love for music blossomed—he bought a harmonium with his earnings and began teaching himself to play by ear. Returning to Nepal at 15, he enrolled in a singing school in Palpa and eventually made his way to Kathmandu to pursue music more seriously. Despite lacking formal training, Kaushal immersed himself in the craft, learning through practice and collaboration with fellow musicians like Laxmi Neupane and Durga Gurung. His debut album Aaune Dashain Ma (2054 BS) was self-produced but didn’t gain much traction. However, his second album Manai Ta Ho became a regional hit in mid- and far-western Nepal.  

Manoj Raj Siwakoti is a Nepali modern and sentimental singer whose recordings have made him a familiar voice among adhunik, pop‑modern, and gazal listeners. Active across multiple decades, he is known for his soft, emotional delivery and his ability to blend modern melodies with classic Nepali sentiment.Siwakoti has performed and recorded numerous popular tracks such as “Aashu Bagayera,” “Dilma Basi,” “Najureko Lagan Hamroo,” “Aakha Nalagauna Kasto Kasto Hunchha,” and “Aakha Bhari Timrai Tasbir.” His voice features across albums like Bibash (2014), Chinari (2018), Bhogai Bhinna Bhinna (2018), and several singles released between 2019–2025, including Aakha Nalagauna Kasto Kasto Hunchha and Milanma Hudo Raichha.

Hari Humagain is a renowned Nepali cinematographer and director. He has made a significant impact in the Nepali film industry with his exceptional skills and dedication. Hari started his career in the film industry with humble beginnings, working as a kitchen help before gradually making his way up to become one of the busiest cinematographers in Kathmandu. Hari Humagain has worked on various projects, including music videos, movies, and TV shows. Some of his notable works include the musical love story "Euta Sapana Chha" and his appearance on the popular Nepali satirical comedy show "What The Flop"

Bhairav Bahadur Thapa (born 18 February 1933 AD / 1989 Falgun 6 BS, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu) was a pioneering Nepali dancer, choreographer, and scholar widely regarded as one of the earliest architects of Nepali folk‑dance staging. His creative works began appearing from 2007 BS (1950/51 AD), and he formally entered the field of dance direction around 2010 BS (1953/54 AD) through the Bhairav Nritya Dal, established under the initiative of playwright Balkrishna Sama. This marked the beginning of his influential artistic journey.Thapa revitalized Nepali folk and cultural dance by presenting it on national and international stages, giving the genre a new identity and professional structure. He authored several foundational texts, including Nepali Nritya ra Sharirik Praveshika Parts 1–3 (2022 BS / 1965 AD), Dhoka (2030 BS / 1973 AD), Hiddahiddai Baneka Tasbirharu (2065 BS / 2008 AD), Samarpan (2067 BS / 2010 AD), and Himal Natya Mimansa (2072 BS / 2015 AD), which remain important references in Nepali dance studies.Honored with recognitions such as the Jagdamba Shree Samman and Bhim Darshan Roka Memorial Award, Thapa’s contributions shaped the academic, cultural, and performative landscape of Nepali dance.He passed away after a lifetime dedicated to dance, leaving behind a legacy that continues to guide Nepal’s choreographic and cultural scholarship.