Shambhujeet Baskota

Renowned Nepali songwriter and lyricist, singer, musician NB Dahal (Nar Bahadur Dahal) has made significant contributions to Nepali music in various genres. More than 60 songs of N. B. Dahal are public, some are sung by him and some are in the role of composer or lyricist. He has collaborated with a dozen famous artists.

Utpal Kandel is a Nepali music composer, teacher, and media composer whose work spans Bollywood, Hollywood, and contemporary Nepali music. He served as Music Producer and Orchestrator for the highest‑grossing Hindi film “Dhurandhar”, and has contributed to major projects including “Bads of Bollywood,” “Kesari Chapter 2,” and “Article 370.” His international portfolio includes a collaboration with two‑time award‑winning Hollywood composer Art Phillips. Now based in Australia, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music and has performed at the Sydney Opera House, proudly representing Nepali culture on a global stage.

Dibya Khaling (March 28, 1952 (15 Jestha 2009 BS)) is a famous Nepali musician, composer and lyricist. Dibya Khaaling has rendered music for about 1000 songs, including the famous “Mero geet sabai timi laai..” sung by Arun Thapa , Ma Ta Laligurans Bhayechhu, Hey Bir Hinda Aghi Sari, Preyasika Yaadharu, Mayako Aadharma, and Bipana Babhaye Bachidine, and music for plays and films (Nepali film Didi by Pratap Subba). Khaling moved to Nepal from Darjeeling in the 1960s and worked with Radio Nepal. He composed music for singers like Narayan Gopal, Arun Thapa, Gyanu Rana, Mira Rana etc. A book “Dibya Sangeetkaar, Dibya Khaaling” has been written by his friends and family members, such as poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire and musicians Kiran Pradhan and Bulu Mukarung in his memory. He was married to Grace Khaaling. He is survived by three sons (Prajaya, Pradesh, Pratibimba), one daughter (Pratigya), two granddaughters (Divyanah Grace and Aanyata Parisa) and two grandsons (Noah and Deedan Daniel). Dibya was suffering from heart problems and died on 25 June 2006.

Academic Qualification:  B.A.(English), B. F. A (Music) , B. Music, M.F.A.(Music T. U.) Experience:  Four Years Music Direction at Madhurima Nepal, Kamaladi  Four Years Music Direction at Mahendra Bhawan Higher Secondary School, Naxal, Kathmandu  13 Years Music Direction at Anurag Music School, Putalisadak, Kathmandu(Founder)  Music Journey 19 years till now. Student Products: Arjun Pokharel, Deepak Gautam, Satya Raj Acharya, Pramod Kharel, Yubraj Chaulagin, Megh Lama, Durga Kharel, Bedu Saru Magar (Voice of Teen Winner), Lokendra Rai, Shantim Koirala, Rabi Malla, Bikram Rai (Nepal Idol Winner), Saru Parajuli and many more……….. Solo Albums: Halka Halka, Attar, Awaaj, Manan, Prem, Manko Rahar, Rahasya, Saayad, Bimal (ghazal), etc. Collection Albums: Yaadma, Sahamat, Praweg, Nachhetra, Nirjharee, Sahar, Timra Lagi, and more than 100 albums. Music Composition: More than 350 Songs.