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Udit Narayan Jha is a renowned Nepali-Indian playback singer widely celebrated for his melodious voice and major contributions to South Asian film music. He was born on December 1, 1955, in Baisi, Saptari, Nepal. Udit Narayan began his musical journey by singing for Radio Nepal before moving to India to pursue a professional career in playback singing.He gained international recognition after singing the hit song “Papa Kehte Hain” in the 1988 Hindi film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, which established him as one of Bollywood’s leading singers. Over the decades, he has recorded thousands of songs in Hindi, Nepali, and many other languages.Throughout his long and successful career, Udit Narayan has received numerous honors, including multiple Filmfare Awards as well as India’s prestigious civilian awards, the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. He remains one of the most respected and influential voices in Nepali and Indian film music.

Anuradha Paudwal, one of India’s most acclaimed playback singers, holds a special place in Nepali music history for her selective yet memorable contributions to Nepali‑language songs. Her smooth, devotional‑tinged vocal style brought a new texture to Nepali film music in the 1990s, most notably through the duet “Sapana Ho Yo Bhane Dekhi” from the film Prem Pinda (1995), composed by Shambhujeet Baskota with lyrics by Yadav Kharel.Her Nepali songs—though few—became iconic for their emotional clarity, cross‑border appeal, and the prestige she brought as a major Indian playback voice. Paudwal has also performed live in Kathmandu, strengthening her connection with Nepali audiences and reaffirming her influence across borders.

Kumar Sanu (born 1957) is a celebrated Indian playback singer whose smooth romantic voice shaped an entire era of South Asian music. Alongside his legendary Bollywood career, Sanu made a meaningful contribution to Nepali aadhunik and filmy music, recording a select but influential set of Nepali songs that remain popular decades later. Beginning his Nepali collaborations in the 1990s, he lent his signature melodic style to songs such as “Janam Janamko Chahana,” “Manko Yo Katha Ho,” “Trishna,” “Aankha Jhimkaudai,” “Himal Bata Bilera,” and “Ma Ta Aba Risauchhu,” all of which showcase his ability to blend Nepali lyrical emotion with his refined playback technique. His Nepali tracks — including fan favorites like “Purano Hudaina Maya,” “Timi Bina,” and “Sachi Rakhu” — continue to resonate with listeners, making Kumar Sanu one of the most respected Indian voices to contribute to Nepal’s modern and film‑song tradition.

Samir Bhatta is a rising star in the Nepali film industry. He made his debut with the movie "12 Gaun," which has been well-received by audiences2. Samir is the son of famous Nepali and Bhojpuri actor Biraj Bhatta, and he has been training for a decade in acting, martial arts, and gymnastics2. His performance in "12 Gaun" has been praised for its raw and heartfelt portrayal, marking a significant moment in his career He is also set to appear in Santosh Sen's mega project "Balidan" next