Jaidev Verma

Suman Shrestha is a Nepali singer, live performer, music video director, event director, and former Managing Director at Reeyaz Music Pvt. Ltd., active in the Nepali music industry for more than two decades. Known for his versatile creative roles, he has contributed to Nepal’s modern music scene through vocals, visual direction, artist development, and event production.Beginning his career in the early 2000s, Suman became widely recognized for his work at Reeyaz Music, where he served as Managing Director from 2005 onward, helping shape the label’s catalog, artist roster, and music video output during a key era of Nepali pop and modern music. As a music video director, he has crafted visually engaging projects for emerging and established artists, while his work as an event director includes concerts, album launches, and cultural programs in Nepal and abroad.As a singer and performer, Suman continues to appear on stage, collaborate with musicians, and contribute to the creative ecosystem through production, direction, and mentorship.

Starting from his early career in the late 1980s, Deepak Dhakal emerged as a dedicated Nepali cinematographer known for his steady contribution to commercial and social‑themed Nepali cinema. He made his debut as a cinematographer with Sindoor and went on to work in more than 20 feature films, shaping the visual tone of 1990s and early‑2000s Nepali filmmaking.Dhakal’s filmography includes notable titles such as Shanti Deep (1989), Cheli Beti (1990), Pheri Bhetaula (1990), Didi (1992), Chokho Maya (1993), Chatyang (1994), Chahana (1994), Sarangi (1994), and Pahilo Prem (1997). His work is remembered for its grounded visual style, clarity in storytelling, and commitment to traditional Nepali cinematographic techniques.Beyond filmmaking, Dhakal served as a professor at Oscar International College, Nepal’s only dedicated film‑teaching institute, and was an active member of NEFTA, contributing to the professional development of the industry. He passed away on 3 December 2015 due to a brain hemorrhage, leaving behind a respected legacy in Nepali cinema.

(Singer • Music Director • Composer • Lyricist • Live Performer) Ujjwal Saagar is a Nepali singer, music director, composer, and live performer known for his soulful vocal tone, poetic songwriting, and contemporary acoustic‑fusion sound. Active since the mid‑2010s, he has built a strong digital presence through a series of critically appreciated original songs, including “The Unloved (Sunana, Timi Khusi Ta Chhau Ni?)”, “Geet Lekhu Ma Kina?”, “Madhur Jhankaar (Khamaj)”, “Maaili”, “Yaatri”, “Chhaya”, “Dailo”, and “Mrigatrishna.” As a music director and composer, Saagar is recognized for clean arrangements, emotional depth, and a signature blend of Nepali pop, soft rock, Hindustani‑influenced melodies, and cinematic soundscapes. His songs often explore themes of longing, self‑reflection, and emotional resilience, resonating strongly with young Nepali listeners.