Sanup Poudel

Saroj Sajan Shrestha (born on December 28, 1985 as Saroj Kumar Shrestha) is a new face in the Nepali music industry. ‘S3’ (Saroj Sajan Shrestha) which was released on December 25, 2015 is his first album. He is a versatile singer and he has sung songs with semi classical, lok fusion, soft rock flavors for the album. He can also compose and write songs. The album ‘S3’ marks the arrival of Shrestha in the industry. Composers Kalyan Singh and Ishwor Magiya are the composers of the album while the lyricists who have penned the songs for S3 are Ravi Malla, Binu Kchitiz and Prakash Kshanik. ‘Paapini’ and ‘Mayalu Ko Desh’ are his popular songs and it has been included in the album of five songs. Others songs of the album are ‘Timile Farkiyera’, ‘Mahasus Garer Hera’ and ‘Mann Antai’. It was launched by legendry singer Prem Dhoj Pradhan, composer Raju Singh and cover designer Anil Staphit among others. From Phalewas, Parbat, Shrestha was inspired by his late father Ram Prasad Shrestha who was a local musician. He later moved to Kathmandu in 2001 where he took music further. And he officially began his musical journey with the song ‘Mahasus Garer Hera’ recorded in 2013. Music is his life and he can’t imagine life without music. For Shrestha, music is the medium to bring about change in the society.  

Kalyan Singh is a Nepali composer and songwriter. His works include Santosh Lama‘s ‘Batuwa’, Hemanta Rana‘s ‘Raat Ki Raani’ and ‘Muskaan’, and Nima Rumba’s ‘Jaadu’, among others. He has also directed music for films — ‘Visa Girl’, ‘Mukhauta’ and ‘Hasiya’. With the knack of composing different styles of music, he is one of the capable composers of Nepali industry. Musical roots Singh was born on March 2, 1983. He was born into a musical family. His father, Bhagat Singh was an instrumentalist who worked at Radio Nepal and it was him who taught him music. He started learning music with the harmonium. By the age of seven, he had learnt the violin. Even though he learned and played music in the next several years, he had not planned to pursue music professionally. On the other hand, nobody in his family thought that he would be in the music filed. Turning point After completing his Bachelors level of education in 2002/3, Singh wanted to go to Australia for his further studies. But he was turned down and so he picked up music instead. With the help of his brother, renowned music director Raju Singh, he debuted as a singer with his first album titled ‘Fly’ in 2005/6. Singh had written and composed five songs out of seven tracks for ‘Fly’. However, ‘Fly’ didn’t go well. And so, he chose to become a composer. Moreover, an incident took place at one of the FM stations during the promotion of ‘Fly’. The ‘hurting’ episode made him determined to become a composer as he felt, “I won’t come to this FM station but my music will.” If that incident hadn’t taken place in his life, he wouldn’t have worked hard and become a composer. His willpower to become a composer was further supported and encouraged by photographer, cover designer, Lyricist Anil Sthapit.  

Dipesh Kishor Bhattarai is a well-known Nepali singer and composer who has made significant contributions to the Nepali music industry. He has released several popular songs, including Hosh Haraye Pani, Fortunes, and Forever, which have resonated deeply with listeners. His music blends pop and traditional Nepali sounds, making him a beloved figure in the industry.

Benisha Poudel, born on August 15, 2001, is a talented Nepali singer hailing from Jhapa District. She gained prominence as a contestant in Season 4 of Nepal Idol and has since become one of the leading voices in Nepal’s music scene. Her debut song, “Aakhaima Laune Gazal Sakiyo,” marked the beginning of her successful singing career. Benisha has lent her melodious voice to over 200 songs, including popular tracks like “Hamro Yo Maya,” “Patuki Bereko,” “Pardaina Pardaina,” and "Jiwan ko Pana". Her talent has been recognized with awards such as the Himalayan International Award and the Music Khabar Music Award. Here are some of Benisha Poudel’s notable songs: Hamro Yo Maya: A blend of folk and pop music. Patuki Bereko: A soulful folk track. Sadhai Yesta Mitha Kura: Another folk gem. Pardaina Pardaina: A melodious tune. Akhaima Laune: A popular pop song. Ea Maya Junkiri: A captivating melody. Sunai Sun ko Tilahari: A delightful composition. Jiwan Ko Pana: A heartfelt song. Benisha’s talent has resonated with audiences, and she continues to make her mark in the Nepali music industry. 🎵