Kul Bahadur Adhikari

Tara Devi: The Nightingale of Nepal Tara Devi Shrestha was born on January 15, 1946, in the vibrant neighborhood of Indra Chowk in Kathmandu, Nepal. She started her professional singing career at the tender age of seven, and her soulful voice quickly captured hearts. Tara Devi went on to record over 4,000 songs during her remarkable 40-year singing career. Versatility and Influence: Tara Devi’s music spanned various genres, from prayer songs to Nepali folk tunes. She was a versatile artist, and her compositions are regarded as classic gems in Nepal. Almost every singer in Nepal has been influenced by Tara Devi’s artistry in one way or another. Iconic Songs: Some of her famous numbers include: “Ukali Orali Haruma” “Phool ko Thunga” “Nirdosh Mero Pachhyaurima” “Ae Kancha” “Himal ko Kaakhama” Awards and Recognition: Tara Devi received several prestigious awards, including: Member of the Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu, First Class Mahendra-Ratna Award Indra Rajya Laxmi Award Jagadamba Shree Puraskar Chinnalata Award (“Maina”) Later Life and Legacy: Tara Devi faced personal tragedies, losing her 25-year-old son to blood cancer and her husband in an airplane crash.Her health deteriorated, and she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which halted her singing career. On January 23, 2006, at the age of 60, Tara Devi left this world, but her music continues to resonate with love and patriotism. Tara Devi’s soulful melodies remain timeless, and her legacy lives on.

Ramita Bhandari is a Nepali singer, model, and performer known for her expressive presence and versatile artistic journey. Once celebrated as a successful model, she worked across all major branches of modeling—music videos, television commercials, fashion shows, event hosting, and talent competitions—earning titles in more than a dozen talent shows. Her strong screen presence made her a familiar face on Nepali television, where she appeared in numerous music videos, advertisements, and programs.Ramita released her first solo album in 2058 BS (2001/2002 AD), marking her entry into the music industry. After a period away from the limelight, she made a notable comeback with the song “Black Handsome Boy”, written, composed, and sung by herself. Her ability to create music independently—writing lyrics, composing melodies, and performing—highlights her artistic depth and personal style.Throughout her career, Ramita has also been active in fashion shows, stage events, and media presentations, maintaining a strong connection with the entertainment field. Her return to music re‑established her identity as a singer with a unique voice and creative vision, reaffirming her place in the Nepali music and modeling industry.

Saigrace Pokharel (Nepali: साईग्रेस पोखरेल) is a celebrated Nepali storyteller, filmmaker, and video producer whose emotionally charged narratives have reshaped Nepal’s digital storytelling landscape. Born as Santosh Pokharel in Dhading and raised in Kathmandu, he later pursued higher studies abroad, completing a Post‑Graduate degree in Strategy Management from De Montfort University, Denmark, followed by a Master’s in Digital Marketing in Spain.He began storytelling publicly in 2012, gradually building a devoted audience through live events and digital platforms. His breakthrough came during the 2020 global lockdown, when his video “90’s Kid” went viral, establishing him as one of Nepal’s most influential digital creators. Today, he is widely recognized for his audio novels, especially Mero Adhuro Prem, one of the world’s most‑viewed Nepali audio novels on YouTube.Saigrace has also served nearly a decade as a civil service officer for the Government of Nepal and collaborates with global organizations including the United Nations and Save the Children to produce social‑impact content. He currently operates Saigrace Production from Barcelona, Spain, creating films, audio stories, and international storytelling events.

Birendra Hamal is a theater artist, mentor and director. He has taught acting to hundreds of actors. Veteran actor and play director Birendra Hamal, who has been working in the theater for the past 35 years, has directed about 5 dozen plays, and has acted in hundreds of plays and a dozen films. Birendra, who became a hero in the film 'Godhuli', has already presented his acting skills in films like majadur, kaha bhetiyela, a mero hajur, shahid, sukha-dukha.