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Ganga Thapa is a Nepali composer, producer, ethnomusicologist, and multi‑instrumentalist known for his research‑driven approach to music and his fusion of traditional Nepali sounds with contemporary arrangements. His work spans field documentation, studio production, and multi‑instrumental performance, making him a key figure in the preservation and modern reinterpretation of Nepali musical heritage.

Sharmila Bardewa is a celebrated Nepali playback and modern singer known for her soft, expressive voice and a career that spans some of the most beloved Nepali melodies of the 90s and 2000s. Her signature hits include “Phoolko Jawaf,” “Aankha Ma Jhaljhali,” “Mero Hajur Lai,” “Aaja Unle,” “Jindagi Yo,” “Duniya Ho,” “Baru Timile,” and “Maile Bhane Gurung Ni Nani.” Bardewa’s songs blend emotional depth with melodic clarity, making her a favorite among radio listeners and film audiences. Her contribution to Nepali pop and playback music remains influential across generations.  

Prakash Gurung is a respected Nepalese musician and singer from Darjeeling, celebrated for his emotive vocal style and enduring contribution to Nepali adhunik and folk music. Inspired in childhood, he trained under iconic figures such as Amber Gurung, Gopal Yonzon, Karma Yonzon, and Nati Kazi, and even assisted Narayan Gopal during performances in Darjeeling.Active since the 1970s, he is known for timeless songs like Binti Chha Hai, Othma Aljhiyeko Bachan Deu, and Ma Bhani Bacheko Priya, blending traditional melodies with emotional depth. His career spans playback singing, composition, and music direction, including collaborations with leading artists and performances such as his 2014 Paleti duet with his daughter Reema Hoda Gurung. He has also served as a judge on Nepali Tara and continues contributing to Nepali film music into the 2020s.

CD Vijaya Adhikari (born 20 August 1991, Lahachok, Pokhara) is a prominent Nepali singer, composer, and playback vocalist, widely recognized for his versatile voice across classical, semi‑classical, ghazal, modern, and patriotic genres. Active since 2010, he rose to national fame after winning The Voice of Nepal Season 1 in 2018, establishing himself as one of the leading modern vocalists of his generation.He has recorded over 200 songs, including major hits such as “Doori Majboori,” “Man Magyau Man Diye,” “Nasha Piune Bani Bhayo,” “Malai Ta Birsinchau Hola Timile,” “Dhan Lai Maya Gariraichhau,” “Mero Lash Ko Malami,” and “Jhanakuti Jhai Jhai (Doli).” His first playback song was for the Nepali film Doli (2018).Adhikari was also one of the 365 vocalists featured in the Guinness World Record‑setting environmental song “Melancholy”, recognized for the most vocal solos in a single recording.Born to Chandra Kanta Adhikari and Durga Devi Adhikari, he grew up in Machhapuchchhre‑4, Lahachok, where early exposure to folk and adhunik music shaped his artistic foundation. He is married to singer Manisha Rai, who also participated in the “Melancholy” project.Throughout his career, he has earned numerous awards, including the World Nepali Music Award (Best Modern Song Male, 2019), National Sadhana Music Award (2019), Radio Nepal All Nepal Aadhunik Song Competition Winner (2018), and several early‑career titles such as PNC Idol Winner (2010) and Matribhumi Tara Winner (2004).