Chandra Kumar Moktan

Prakash Saput Known for his modern folk songs, most recently the hugely popular ‘Galbandi’, Prakash Saput is an artist of many talents – singer, composer, song writer, and producer. In the music field since the last one and half decades, he is most famed for his ‘Dohori Battles’, a modern rendition of the traditional ‘Dohori’ songs where one party sings and the other indulges in witty ripostes and repartees.

Nabin Dhungel is a well-known name in the field of Nepali folk songs. He has recorded almost 50 songs on Radio Nepal, and many of his songs have become popular among folk music lovers. Nabin Dhungel became the first in the national folk song competition in 2038 B.S. The song he sang for the first time in his life, "Kaacho Katara... Ma Janchhu Rangkhola Roka Motara," is still popular among folk lovers. Notable Songs "Machhi Marana Ho Dai Ho" "Dori Ko 3 Funda" "Sali Bhena" "Saikala Sarara" Musical Albums "Chari Himalama" (2048 B.S.) "Pipal Sangai Bar" (2043 B.S.) "Dori Ko 3 Funda" (2045 B.S.) "Purbeli Kanchho" (2056 B.S.) "Sali Bhena" (2059 B.S.) "Tirkha Metaideu" (2063 B.S.)

Padam Bista was a respected Nepali folk singer and a Nepal Police officer known for his dedication to preserving Nepal’s diverse musical heritage. A prominent figure of the cassette and Radio Nepal era, he traveled across regions, learning, collecting, and performing traditional melodies. He collected songs from Eastern Nepal to Western Nepal and helped preserve them in the treasury of Nepali folk music. His voice carried everything from eastern melodies to Tamang selo and western jhyaure songs. His powerful, earthy vocal tone and his ability to represent multiple regional styles made him a beloved figure among folk‑song listeners. Through stage performances, police cultural programs, and analog recordings, he brought rural stories and musical traditions to a national audience. Although digital records of his work are limited today, his songs continue to be remembered with respect and nostalgia by those who grew up listening to him.

Doma Lama Hyalmo is a Nepali film artist and singer active since the early 1990s, known for her expressive screen presence and her warm, melodic vocal style. Beginning her artistic journey in the 1990s era of Nepali cinema, she has contributed through character‑driven performances while also recording songs that reflect both her Hyolmo cultural roots and contemporary musical sensibilities. Her dual work in film and music highlights a versatile creative identity, making her a steady and respected presence in Nepal’s entertainment field.