Suresh Kumar Chhetri

Nirmala Shrestha is a respected Nepali singer known for her contributions to the country's music industry, particularly in the golden era of Nepali music. She has captivated audiences with her melodious voice and heartfelt performances across various genres. Her melodious voice and heartfelt performances have left a lasting impact on the industry.

Yama Buddha, whose real name was Anil Adhikari, was a renowned Nepalese rapper and songwriter. He was born on May 30, 1987, in Dhankuta, Nepal, and tragically passed away on January 14, 2017, in London, UK. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Nepalese hip-hop, often referred to as the "King of Nephop". Yama Buddha's music often addressed social issues, poverty, and personal struggles, resonating deeply with his audience. Some of his popular songs include "Saathi," "Aama," "Yo Prasanga," and "Antya Ko Suruwat". He also created and hosted the rap battle show "Raw Barz," which played a significant role in promoting hip-hop culture in Nepal.

Umesh Pandey is a Nepali playback singer whose voice defined the popular film songs of the 2050s era, a time when audiences often went to cinema halls because of hit songs. Known for delivering melodies that instantly connected with listeners, Pandey rose to prominence with evergreen numbers such as “Rato Tika Nidharma Talkyo…”, which remain widely loved across generations.Pandey began his musical journey while studying at RR Campus in 2034 BS, where his close circle included singer Rabin Sharma and actor Bhuwan KC. Later, during his studies at Tri‑Chandra Campus, he became associated with noted musicians Shakti Ballav, lyricist Rajendra Paudel, and Prakash Shrestha. After passing the Radio Nepal test, he recorded his first song on 24 Poush 2036 BS, “Nai Bhanchhau Bhan…”, written by Vishwambhar Byakul and composed by Sambhujeet Baskota, at the age of 19.In 2039 BS, Pandey secured third place in the nationwide talent hunt “Pratibhāko Khoji,” organized by Ratna Recording Sansthan, earning him the opportunity to record professionally at a time when gramophone recording was considered a major achievement.His breakthrough came in the 2050s with Sambhujeet Baskota and director Ashok Sharma, who introduced him to film music through Nirmaya, where he sang “Meri Maya Saanchen Hai Ropi…” with Ramana Shrestha and Devika Pradhan. The massive success of “Rato Tika Nidharma Talkyo…” from Sharma’s film Allare established him as a leading playback voice. This success led to further hits, including “Goli Sisako…” (Gaunle), “Ma Bharma…” (Mr. Ramkrishna), and popular songs from films such as Aadhar, Naulothau Pari, Dharmaputra, Khatabah, Mitini, Jwalamukhi, and Saiyanji.Over his career, Umesh Pandey recorded songs for more than 25 films, with most becoming audience favorites. His expressive, melodic singing style made him one of the defining voices of Nepali cinema’s golden musical era.

Madhu Chhetri is a legendary Nepali singer known for evergreen hits like Saili ra Maili Poila Gaechan, Phoolai Phoola Matra Pani, and Hurile Udauna Sakena, with a musical career spanning over four decades.