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Babita Manandhar is a well-known Nepali artist/band.

Ashish Rana Magar, known by his stage name Laure, is a trailblazing Nepali rapper, actor, and television personality born on June 25, 1989, in Pokhara, Nepal. He gained national fame through the underground rap battle platform Raw Barz, where his freestyle skills and lyrical depth revolutionized the Nepali hip-hop scene. Laure’s breakout track Mero Solta and hits like Nephop Ko Bato and Laure Ko Fashion helped popularize Nephop across Nepal. In 2016, he made his acting debut in the film Tandav, playing the lead role. From 2017 to 2021, he served as a judge on the reality show Himalayan Roadies, further cementing his influence among Nepali youth. Known for blending Western rap aesthetics with Nepali identity, Laure remains one of the most influential figures in Nepal’s contemporary music and pop culture

Panna Kaji Shakya (1931–2017) was a pioneering Nepali singer, composer, and lyricist, widely regarded as one of the foundational voices of Nepal’s modern music era. Born in Ombahal, Kathmandu, he began his musical journey through devotional singing and later became one of the earliest and most influential artists associated with Radio Nepal, where he worked from 1951 to 1985.Across four decades, Shakya contributed his voice and compositions to over 300 songs, shaping the sound of early Nepali modern, folk‑inspired melodies, and bhajans. His timeless recordings—“Tiriri Murali Bajyo Banaima,” “Naulakhe Tara,” “Kina Kina Timro Tasbir,” “Lolaeka Ti Thula Timra Ankha”—remain cultural landmarks and continue to define Nepal’s musical heritage.Beyond music, Shakya was active in theatre and stage performance during a period when male actors often portrayed female roles due to the absence of women in the field. He was also briefly involved in political activism through the Nepal Praja Parishad, leading to his arrest in 1962.In recognition of his lifelong contribution to Nepali music, he received the Tuborg Image Award – Lifetime Achievement Award (2013). Panna Kaji Shakya passed away on January 25, 2017, at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of Nepali musicians.

Preeti Kaur is a celebrated Nepali-Punjabi pop and R&B singer born on April 26, 1981, in Kathmandu, Nepal, to Indian-origin Sikh parents. Known for her soulful voice and genre-blending style, she began her musical journey in the late 1990s and gained national recognition after winning the Shikhar Beat Contest as Best Vocalist in 2003. Her debut song Jhan Jhan Badhyo marked the beginning of a prolific career in both solo and collaborative projects. In 2012, she made her Bollywood debut with the song Promises from the film Unforgettable. She has since released several popular tracks, including Chimlera Aakha, Timrai Lagi, and Rahar. Beyond music, Preeti also participated in Startup Weekend Kathmandu (2014), where her team’s eco-innovation project won first prize. With a career spanning over two decades, she remains a dynamic voice in Nepal’s contemporary music scene.