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Rani Dixit is a Nepali choreographer known for her expressive movement style, graceful formations, and strong contribution to Nepali film and stage choreography.

Buddha Bir Lama is a senior Nepali lyricist with more than four decades of contribution to Nepali music, known for his poetic depth, cultural imagery, and emotionally expressive writing. Originally from Ilam and now based in Kathmandu, he is regarded as one of the respected lyricists of his generation.Before entering songwriting, he was also a marathon runner, a discipline that shaped his perseverance and artistic sensitivity. Over the years, he has written hundreds of songs, many of which became widely loved across Nepal.Although his songs are frequently performed in reality shows, live concerts, and digital platforms today, this reflects the general trend of Nepali music culture—once a song becomes popular, it is sung everywhere by many artists. His recognition comes not from repetition in shows, but from the quality, longevity, and emotional strength of his writing.

Dhiren Shakya is a Nepalese actor born on February 25, 1971, in Palpa District, Nepal. He has starred in over 100 Nepali films since the 1990s and early 2000s, earning recognition, including National Film Awards for Best Actor. His first feature film was Pahilo Prem, followed by Karja. He also appeared in music videos, with over 70 to his name. In recent years, he had a cameo in the Newari film Tuyumati (2016) and starred in Yatra: A Musical Vlog and Password (2019). Shakya comes from a military family—he briefly joined the British Army but left within six months. His father served in an Indian Gurkha regiment, and his older daughter was undergoing army officer training as of 2017.