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Juju Kaji Ranjit (born October 2, 1955) is a legendary Nepal Bhasa and Nepali singer whose six‑decade career has made him one of the most respected voices in Newar music and cultural preservation. He began singing at age ten during the 1965 language movement, using music as a medium of identity and expression. Over the years, he has recorded 44 songs, including contributions to Nepal’s first indigenous‑language feature film Silu, and has remained active through albums, live concerts, and cultural projects. His voice, lyrical sensitivity, and dedication to Nepal Bhasa music have earned him enduring recognition and numerous honors.

Sudip Giri (born April 25, 1982, Chitwan) is a Nepali pop singer, songwriter, and composer known for his emotional modern‑pop style and widely loved hits such as Timi Aaja Bholi, Tutnu Thiyo Tutyo Mutu, Sannani Ko, Na Bijaune Phool, and Ma Ta Timrai Ho Ni. He began his musical journey in the early 2000s, first performing with the Chitwan‑based band Octave‑C before moving to Kathmandu for formal vocal and harmonium training.His debut album CANVASS (2000) became one of the successful pop albums of its time, followed by FRENZ (2005) and KATHA (2009). Many of his songs from these albums—especially Timi Aaja Bholi, Tutnu Thiyo Tutyo Mutu, Katha, and Sannani Ko—remain among the most streamed Nepali pop tracks on digital platforms.Sudip’s music blends heartfelt lyrics, soft‑rock influences, and melodic phrasing, making him a recognizable voice in Nepal’s 2000s–2010s pop era. His EP Canvass (2019 re‑release) and later singles such as Thikai Vo and Pritiko Mala Gaser continue to keep his catalog active across YouTube Music, Apple Music, and Deezer.He has received multiple honors including the Image Award (Best New Artist, 2004), Kalika Awards (Best Vocal 2004, Best Composer 2006), Dhuk Dhuki Award (2004), and nominations at Hits FM Music Awards. He has toured internationally in the USA, Hong Kong, Qatar, India, and Nepal.

Jhalakman Gandharva (झलकमान गन्धर्व) was a pioneering Nepali folk singer who popularized Gaine Geet, giving voice to Nepal’s marginalized Gandharbha community. Born on July 29, 1935, in Batulochaur, Pokhara, Jhalakman began singing at age nine, traveling village to village with his sarangi. He became the first Gaine artist to record songs, transforming oral traditions into mass media. His haunting ballads, especially “Aamale Sodhlin Ni”, mourned the death of Nepali soldiers abroad and resonated deeply across generations. Active from 1965 until his death in 2003, he recorded over 100 songs, blending folk and classical styles. His music preserved indigenous narratives and challenged caste-based exclusion, earning him national reverence. Jhalakman’s legacy lives on as a cultural bridge—his voice remains a symbol of dignity, sorrow, and resilience.