Ghanshyam Joshi

Aavaas is a Nepali singer and composer known for his soulful musical style and creative work under the nepa~laya banner. Recognized for his thoughtful songwriting and warm vocal tone, he has contributed to Nepal’s contemporary music scene through original compositions that blend modern sensibilities with emotional depth. His work reflects a commitment to authentic storytelling, making him a distinctive voice among Nepal’s new‑generation independent artists.

Suraj Nepal, The Esraj player born in Nepal started a love affair with music since his childhood. He grew up listening to folk and religious tunes played during various festivals in Kathmandu. At the age of 10 he started playing madal (A Nepali percussion) and started singing folk songs since his school days. As years passed, his interest in eastern classical music and instruments grew. That’s when he met a musician friend of a relative that introduced him to Esraj and encouraged him to learn the instrument. He learnt Esraj from Guru Santosh Bhakta Shrestha who then was the only person in Nepal to play the instrument. He too was his only disciple. He received a diploma in Esraj and in 2007. Since then he’s won many accolades, performed with many international artists, played many projects, bands and function. He’s benchmark performances include Playing for Change Organization, Varanasi International Ashram, Udaipur Shilpgram Festival, CPI NTOK 2014 Korea and Wumeng Grassland Music Festival China 2016, Inner Mongolia China 2018 & Wilma Israel 2019 etc.

Dr. Sita Thapa is a Nepali Hindustani classical vocalist, music educator, and academic who has made significant contributions to music education and research in Nepal. She has been serving as a faculty member at Lalitkala Campus, Tribhuvan University, since 2018, where she teaches classical music and mentors students pursuing higher education in music.With years of experience in teaching, performance, and research, Dr. Thapa has established herself as a dedicated educator committed to preserving and promoting Nepal's classical music tradition. Alongside her academic responsibilities, she actively participates in classical music concerts, workshops, seminars, and scholarly activities that encourage the growth of music education and performance in Nepal.As an academic, Dr. Thapa has contributed to the development of higher music education through classroom instruction, research, and mentorship. Her work focuses on nurturing young musicians while promoting the values and traditions of Hindustani classical music within Nepal's university system.

Samiya Karki is a Nepali actress who rose to prominence after modeling in dozens of music videos and gaining strong audience attention through her performance in the telefilm Sita. Now expanding her career into mainstream cinema, she is set to appear in the upcoming feature film Teen Tighre Kya Bigre under the Raghuji Films banner. Her journey from screen modeling to narrative acting reflects a steady rise built on expressive performance, natural screen presence, and disciplined craft.