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Barsha Karmacharya is a talented Nepali singer, songwriter, model and composer who has made a mark in the Nepali music industry. She is known for her unique blend of pop and traditional Nepali music, often incorporating cultural elements into her songs. Some of her popular tracks include "Sarara," "Narisauna," and "Oh Makka," which showcase her versatility and creativity. Barsha is also a model and makeup artist, adding to her multifaceted career. She has collaborated with other artists and gained recognition for her vibrant music videos and performances. Currently based in the United States, she continues to pursue her passion for music while exploring other creative fields.  

Gyanu Rana is a celebrated Nepali singer known for her contributions to modern and folk music. Born on October 3, 1949, in Batulechaur, Pokhara, Nepal, she grew up in a musically rich environment. Her father, Dharmaraj Thapa, was a renowned poet and folk singer, and her mother, Savitri Thapa, was a cultural promoter. Gyanu Rana's upbringing deeply influenced her musical journey. She has recorded over 2,000 songs in various languages, including Nepali, Hindi, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Newari. Her repertoire spans modern, classical, folk songs, bhajans, and ghazals. Some of her most iconic songs include "Siri Ma Siri Ni Kanchha" and "Manchhe Ko Maya Yaha," which she performed with the legendary Narayan Gopal. Gyanu Rana has also been a judge in national music competitions and has represented Nepal in international cultural festivals. Her career includes contributions to more than ten Nepali films as a playback singer. She retired as an Assistant Director of Music from the Royal Nepal Academy in 2006.  

Ananda Karki who started a trend with Ghazals in Nepal. Three words come in mind while listening to the extraordinary voice of Ananda Karki probably the most famous of his kind in Nepal. The words are range where he can do a variety of genres going from the classical to pop with everything in between. The second word is fusion where he brings all kinds of music into what he composes and when he sing you have snatches of western music, Hindi music and whole lot of his own Nepali music. The third word is recognition where you ask anyone who Ananda Karki is they will say “the most famous singer in Nepal." Born in Solukhumbu in 20th Jan and trained in the Gharanas or traditional song houses of Lucknow in India like Bhat Khande Maha Vidhalaya. He also received his education in the same country where his father was in the Army. His range extends from sentimental songs to romantic songs, to classical songs of the Mughal courts, sometimes combining’s all three. His irresistible heartwarming voice has lent itself to over a thousand songs including bhanjans or religious songs, songs of love but he is known for ghazals or the beautiful Indian almost Mughal tradition of rhyming songs of love and loss or the memories of love. It is appropriate that Ananda Karki who started a trend with Ghazals in Nepal and is the best love ghazal singer should sing of love that seems to come straight from the heart. like singer in the west before him he began singing in small venues then turned to 5 star hotels playing to packed audiences, inspired by the legendry Indian singer Kishore Kumar he has paid musical tribute to his inspiration and has been awarded medals for his act of acknowledging the source of his singing. He has sung Kishore Kumar's songs in popular programmes worldwide as well as his very typical Ananda Karki ghazals. Kishore Kumar's was known for his love songs, popular songs and sheer finger clicking dance songs. Ananda mastered them all with amazing ability. He has sung in over 600 Hindi and Nepali films as a playback singer and acted in Hindi and Nepali serials and was a playback singer in them. He has sing everywhere from the famed Albert Hall in London which every singer's dream to play in: Denmark, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, China, Pakistan, Moscow and all over India. In fact his singing conquests worldwide make him a traveler as well as singer. In this Ananda Karki like his peers follows the old troubadour tradition that had singers going from place to place singing and that has become common today. Ananda Karki is the first Nepali to do so. His voice, his songs, his music has won him national and international honors from the late King Queen of Nepal to the prestigious Birendra Aishwarya Padak, Gorkha Dakshin, Zee TV Closeup Sa Re Ga Pa 1998 for best singer, Chhinnalata award for vocal, Kollywood award for best singer in the film Bharia'1997 and Parai ghar' 1999, KTV award for the best playback singer Ma Timi Bina and several other honors and decorations.

Om Bahadur Sunar, popularly known as Om Sunar, is a distinguished Nepali playback singer, composer, and music producer renowned for his contributions to Nepali folk and classical music. Born on March 16, 1987, in Surkhet, Nepal, he has been a prominent figure in the Nepali music industry since 2009. Early Life and Education Om Sunar hails from a middle-class family in Surkhet, Nepal. He pursued his passion for music academically, completing a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Tribhuvan University. He is currently advancing his studies with a master's degree in music at the same institution. Musical Career Om Sunar's musical journey commenced with his debut song "Maga Maga Timi K Magchhau Dinchhu Timi Lai Je Magchhau," featured in his first album "Sugandha." Over the years, he has recorded more than 250 songs in both Nepali and Hindi languages. His notable tracks include "Sapne Jo Maine," "Supari Kancho," "Aamaile Bhanthe," "Chandrama Jhai Ramri," "Bariko Patama," "Lahure Sipahi Dai," "Darling," "Adhuro Chhu Ma Timi Bina," and "Buddha Born In Nepal. "Beyond singing, Om Sunar has showcased his versatility by composing and arranging music for over three dozen Nepali films and albums. His expertise spans various genres, with a particular emphasis on folk and classical music. Awards and Honors Om Sunar's exceptional talent has been recognized with numerous awards, including: Best Singer Male at the 3rd Pim Nepal Film Festival (2020) for "Darling" Best Singer of the Year Male (Folk Pop) at the 4th Sagarmatha Music Award (2022) for "Lahure Sipahi Dai" Best Folk Pop Singer (Jury) at the Natyashwor Music Award (2023) for "Columbus Ki Kanchhi" Best Playback Singer at the 4th Nepal Music & Fashion Award (2023) for "Adhuro Chhu Ma Timi Bina" Best Duet Singer at the National Box Office Teej Music Award (2022) for "Bariko Patama" Best Pop Singer at the 3rd Himalayan International Award (2023) for "Yo Man" In addition to these accolades, he has received several honors, such as the National Singer Honor (2020, 2024), Artist & Creator Honor (2022), National Bilakshan Talent Honor (2023), National Film Culture Ratna Honor (2023), National Personality & Talent Honor (2023), Youth Singer Honor (2023), and Spiny Babbler Musicworker Honor (2023). Leadership and Contributions Om Sunar is actively involved in the development of the Nepali music industry. He serves as the President of the Music Research and Development Forum Nepal (MRDF Nepal) and holds honorary memberships in the Film Artists’ worker's Organization Nepal (FAWON) and the Music Video Directors’ Guild Nepal. His commitment to nurturing talent is evident through his role as a judge in various national and international music competitions.