Sumit Pathak

Tika Bhandari is a Nepalese song composer and singer of Nepali music. He has composed music for over 500 Nepali modern songs and has released a total of 23 music albums. He is best known for composing songs like Goli Sishako, Khusi Ta Kahan (Deep Shrestha), Kina Dukcha Timro Man (Prem Dhoj Pradhan), Yo Maya Bhanne Chij (Anju Panta) Gaule, Jo Desh Lai (Kiran Pradhan), Ma Sabda Charera (Deepak Kharel), Chanchale Timra (Rabin Sharma), Chiso Chiso Sun Koshi (Kumar Kancha), Hamro Prem ko Katha (Karna Das), Harka Jeet (Tika Bhandari, Rajesh Payal Rai), Chhati Bhitra Dhuk Dhuki (Tika Bhandari), Qatar Gaye Suadi Gaye (Dekendra Thapa), Aadha Bato (Swarup Raj), Barsat ma uni rujhda (Ram Krishna Dhakal), Sagarmatha Roi Rahechha(Ram Krishna Dhakal), Gangalal ko Jasto mutu (Shiva Pariyar), Timro Man Bata (Pramod Kharel), Ma ta hajur van ko driver (Udit Narayan Jha), Jhilimili Gaun Gharai Ramailo (Deepa Narayan Jha), Ko Sanga Chaina Afno Simana (Mohammed Aziz) etc. Most of the Nepalese singers have sung his compositions. He received Nepal Bidhya Bhusan in 2003 for being faculty topper in M.A. in Political Science from Tribhuvan University. He is also the Deputy Director of Radio Nepal. On 19 May 2016, he participated an environmental song by 365 Nepali artists lyrics and music by Nipesh Dhaka, in entitled Melancholy which set a Guinness World Records.

Ustad Sahila, born (Asta Man Shrestha) in Asaar 1951, was a pioneering figure in Nepali folk‑based musical innovation. Known for introducing a fresh dimension to Nepali lok‑laya, he blended traditional rhythms with expressive vocal phrasing that made his songs deeply memorable. He trained in Kolkata under respected maestros Pandit Laxmikanta, Ustad Surya Mishra, and Ustad Shiva, gaining a strong classical foundation that shaped his unique style. In 1990 B.S., he recorded his songs in Kolkata, producing seven gramophone discs, a rare achievement for a Nepali artist of his era. His popular songs include “Kalo Theki Naran Kali Kathako”, which remains a beloved folk classic. Ustad Sahila passed away on Magh 15, 2013, leaving behind an important musical legacy.  

Sudin Pokharel, popularly known as DA69, is a pioneer in the Nepali hip-hop industry. Born on February 23, 1979, in Biratnagar, Nepal, he has been a prominent figure in Nepali rap and music since the late 1990s. Apart from his music career, he has also worked as a journalist, sports news anchor, and producer for Kantipur TV. Some of his notable songs include: "Josh" (2019) "Mrityu" (2020) "Samriddhi" Sudin Pokharel is known for his lyrical depth and unique style, which have left a lasting impact on Nepali music. He currently resides in Australia with his family and continues to contribute to the music scene.

Madan Singh Nepali is a pioneer Nepali singer and guitarist, celebrated for his defining influence on the golden era of modern Nepali music. A key studio musician of Radio Nepal, he contributed guitar to countless classic recordings and lent his voice to memorable songs including “Relimai” and “Pal Pal.”His discography features enduring favorites such as “Yo Hawa Yo Lahar,” “Sunsan Raat,” “Seti Dovana,” “Jadaichhu,” “Danda Mathi,” and multiple versions of “Relimai.” His 1997 album “Pal Pal Raharama” remains one of his signature works and a milestone in Nepali pop‑folk music.