Dinesh Adhikari

Bimala Sharma has emerged as a female songwriter in the Nepali music field. Half a dozen of her songs have been recorded and some have been made music videos.

G. Shah is the literary identity of former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah, whose poetic and lyrical works have contributed a distinct voice to Nepali music and literature. Active as a songwriter and poet, his creations reflect deep patriotism, emotional sincerity, and a profound attachment to the Nepali soil. His lyrics have been performed by celebrated singers including Prakash Shrestha, Ananda Karki, Sapana Shree, and Jyoti Shrestha, giving his words a wide musical presence.Among his notable works are songs such as “Bachnu Nai Chha Yadi Bhane” (vocals: Prakash Shrestha), “Pahilo Milanko” (vocals: Ananda Karki), and “Ma Jasto Thiye” (vocals: Sapana Shree). His lyrical compositions are also featured in the album ‘Rajasi’, where Jyoti Shrestha and other respected artists have brought his words to life.In literature, his poetry collection ‘Dui Mutu, Eauta Bato’ stands as a significant publication, released on the occasion of his 76th birthday. Through his songs and poems, G. Shah expresses themes of national pride, cultural identity, and heartfelt human experience, establishing him as a unique creative figure within Nepal’s contemporary literary and musical landscape.

Basu Sashi was a pioneering Nepali poet, playwright, novelist, lyricist, and translator whose creative influence spanned literature, theatre, and cinema. Born on Chaitra 13, 1993 B.S. in Pashupati, Kathmandu, he founded the literary circle Rodi, where he worked alongside Bhupi Sherchan, Krishnabhakta Shrestha, Himanshu Thapa, and Kumar Nepal. Celebrated primarily as a poet, he also excelled in drama, fiction, songwriting, and translation, publishing more than two dozen works in Nepali and Newari. He wrote for the films Maya (2047‑10‑12) and Lobhi‑Papi (2047‑12‑15), the latter being especially associated with his name. He passed away on Chaitra 4, 2049 B.S. at Tata Memorial Hospital in India, and was cremated in Kathmandu the following day.

Pawan Chamling is widely known as a politician, but he has also made contributions as a poet and writer. He has received several literary awards, including the Poets’ Foundation Award for lifetime achievement in literature and the Bhanu Puraskar from the Sikkim Sahitya Parishad. Additionally, he has been involved in creative projects such as the films Ma ta Sikkime (2011) and Hajar Juni Samma (2019). Some of his well-known songs include: Manlai Chhoyera Jaaneharu Sansaar Timi Geet Timinai Bhanideo His lyrical compositions often carry deep meaning and resonate with audiences who appreciate Nepali music and literature.