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Raju Lama is a Nepali singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the popular band Mongolian Heart. Born on March 16, 1978, in Sindhupalchok, Nepal, he has been active in the Nepali music industry since 1993. His music spans multiple languages, including Nepali, Tibetan, and Tamang, making him a versatile artist. Career Highlights Raju Lama has released several successful albums, including: Soltini (1995) Mongolian Heart (1996) Mongolian Heart Vol 2 (1999) Mongolian Heart Vol 3 (2002) Mongolian Heart Vol 4 (2006) Mongolian Heart Vol 5 (2009) Mongolian Heart Vol 6 (2012) Mongolian Heart Vol 7 (2018) Awards & Achievements Raju Lama has won multiple awards, including: Best Vocal (Nepal) – 1996 Music Nepal Gold Medal – 1999 Highest Selling Album of the Year – Hits FM Awards (2002) Winning Coach of The Voice of Nepal Season 4 – 2022 Social Work & Everest Expedition Beyond music, Raju Lama is also known for his social work. In 2022, he climbed Mount Everest (8,848.86m) to raise awareness about climate change and global warming. As part of his expedition, he performed a solo concert between Camp 2 and Camp 3 at 6574m, making it one of the highest-altitude performances ever.

Sitaram Pokharel is a distinguished Nepali musician known for his contributions to modern and pop music. Born on October 4 in Simpani, Khotang, Nepal, he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Arts with a focus on Economics. Despite his academic background, his passion for music led him to become one of Nepal’s most recognized artists. His musical journey began with The Tinos Group, a band formed in 1980. He released his first song, Sajaidiyeu, on Radio Nepal in 1985, marking the start of a prolific career. Over the years, he has composed and performed more than 40 songs and released 14 music videos, making a lasting impact on the Nepali music scene. Throughout his career, Sitaram Pokharel has released several acclaimed albums, including Prayas (1998), Khoji Herinau (2001), Binakaran (2005), Spark (2008), October 4 (2009), and Samman (2011). His songs and music videos have featured some of Nepal’s top models and actresses, such as Ruby Rana, Sumi Khadka, Nisha Adhikari, and Arunima Lamsal. His dedication to music has earned him numerous accolades, including the Nepal Freedom Press Union Award and the Annapurna Music Award (2066 B.S.). He has also held significant roles in musical organizations, serving as Vice President of Purwanchal Sangitik Kalakar Manch, Vice President of Simple Art, Baneshwor, and a Member of the Nepal Musical Association. Beyond music, Sitaram Pokharel is known for his love of traveling to collect songs, as well as his passion for football and table tennis. His favorite song is Ma Maunta Ma by Om Bikram Bista, and he greatly admires singers like Udit Narayan Jha and Sonu Nigam. Despite his love for music, he dislikes excessive talkativeness and smoking, especially in enclosed spaces. One of his most memorable experiences in his career was an all-night video shoot for Aankhako Nanima, reflecting his dedication to his craft. He expresses deep gratitude to his fans and the models who contributed to his music videos’ success. Sitaram Pokharel remains a respected and influential figure in the Nepali music industry, continuing to inspire new generations of artists and music enthusiasts alike.

Pashupati Sharma is a Nepalese folk singer. Pashupati moved to Kathmandu on 2003 from Putalibazar Municipality Ward Number 3 of Syangja District for his further studies. as he was interested in singing he started singing in Saptakoshi Dohori Sanjh and released his first official song on 2003. Sharma has already sung more than 1000 songs during his career. His songs revolves around patriotism, love and satire One of his latest satire song Lutna Sake Lut was recently forced to remove from YouTube. He is the living legend of folk music industry of Nepal.

Nalina Chitrakar is pop singer from Nepal. She was named the country's best pop singer in 1999 and 2005 and has performed at several events including Miss Nepal and Nepal Idol.