Sukmit Gurung

Sarla Rai is a talented Nepali singer known for her soulful tunes. Here is a brief overview of his career: The permanent home of Sarla Rai is Khotang in the eastern region of Nepal. She has sung folk, pop and modern songs. Sarla Rai has her own official YouTube channel where she shares her music and interacts with fans. She has appeared as a singer in some music videos. Her voice and Her talent have given many melodious songs in Nepali music. Popular Songs: "Chadi Jaane" (lyrical video) - Watch on YouTube "Sara Sara" - Watch on YouTube "Dhakamakka Guras" - Listened on YouTube "Hami ta Purbeli Kanchho Pariyo" - with Abhay Dhungel

Ranu Devi Adhikari (1936–2020) holds the distinction of being the first female singer of Radio Nepal. Born in Birgunj, Nepal, she grew up in Benaras, India, and later became a prominent figure in Nepal's music and political spheres. Her revolutionary songs, such as "Jaago Nepali," were instrumental in inspiring the movement against the Rana regime. She began her singing career with Prajatantra Nepal Radio in Biratnagar, which later became Radio Nepal. Despite societal challenges, she pursued her passion for music and education, eventually earning a Master's degree. Ranu Devi also worked as a teacher and remained a source of inspiration for many.

Ustad Asha Gopal was a respected classical vocalist from Kathmandu and the father of Swor Samrat Narayan Gopal. He was deeply involved in the devotional music culture of New Road, Kilagal, and surrounding temple areas, where he regularly led and participated in bhajan–kirtan traditions. During Narayan Gopal’s childhood, Ustad Asha Gopal often took him along to these bhajan mandalis, where the young Narayan accompanied the ensemble on basic instruments, absorbing classical discipline and devotional musical structure from an early age.Although formal recordings of Ustad Asha Gopal have not been found, his influence is widely acknowledged in oral histories. His grounding in classical and devotional music shaped the early musical environment that nurtured Narayan Gopal’s sense of melody, discipline, and vocal purity. Researchers consider him an important figure in Kathmandu’s traditional music circles of the early 20th century.