Sandesh Subedi

(Singer • Music Producer • Film & Music Video Artist • Live Performer) Ashish Diyali is a Nepali singer, music producer, and performing artist known for his growing presence in Nepali music and visual media. Active across studio recordings, live shows, and music videos, he has developed a reputation for melodic vocals, clean production aesthetics, and a modern Nepali pop‑fusion sound. Diyali’s work spans original songs, collaborative projects, and soundtrack contributions, with a style rooted in emotional storytelling and contemporary arrangements. His music videos and digital releases have helped him build a strong youth audience.

Mallika Karki is one of the famous singers of the country. Originally from a remote village in Morang, she made this far despite a limited opportunity. She has done duet with several national and international artist including Udit Narayan Jha, Kumar Sanu, Ramkrishna Dhakal and Kumar Kancha. She started her singing career in 2064 BS with the duo song with Udit Narayan Jha titled ‘Laaj ko Lali’. She is known for her hits like ‘Yeti Dherai Manche Haru Ko Bhid Maa’, ‘Timile Nasamjhida Maya’, Aakhai Ma Rakhu Ki’ and ‘Kasari Kasari Aayou’. Her melodious voice entitled her to prestigious awards like Kalika Music Award, Sagarmatha Music Award, Music Khabar Music Award and Bindabasini Music Award.

Ramchandra Adhikari (रामचन्द्र अधिकारी) is one of Nepal’s most prolific and beloved film and television artists, celebrated for his comedic timing, grounded character portrayals, and decades-long contribution to Nepali entertainment. Born in Gothatar, Kathmandu, he rose from a difficult childhood—working as a home assistant and later traveling through Hetauda, Benaras, and Sarlahi—to eventually return to Kathmandu, where his artistic journey began.His entry into acting started around 2035 BS (1978–79) with the theatre play Sachha Prem by Bhairav Aryal, whose success opened doors to wider collaborations. While working night shifts at Nepal Telecom, he spent his days performing, steadily becoming a household name.Adhikari is best known for his iconic comedic persona “Kaji Ba / Gopte Kaji”, and for his long-running role in Nepal’s most enduring sitcom Meri Bassai, where his performance became a cultural fixture. His career spans 400+ films, numerous telefilms, and television series, making him one of the most recorded actors in Nepali cinema history.His contribution was formally recognized when he became the first Nepali artist to receive life insurance from the Film Development Board—an unprecedented honor reflecting his impact on the industry.

K. H. Kapadia was an Indian cinematographer who contributed to the visual production of the historic Nepali film Maitighar. He worked as part of the camera and cinematography team that helped shape the film’s visual style.During the 1960s, Nepal had limited technical resources for filmmaking, so experienced technicians from India were invited to collaborate on major productions. Kapadia’s involvement in Maitighar brought professional cinematography techniques that enhanced the film’s overall production quality.Although detailed biographical information about K. H. Kapadia is limited, his work in Maitighar remains part of the early technical collaboration between the Nepali and Indian film industries, helping establish higher visual standards in Nepali cinema.