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Active Years: 2000s – present Hemanta Budhathoki is a prominent figure in the Nepali film industry. He is known for his versatility as an actor and his contributions to Nepali cinema both in front of and behind the camera. Starting his career in theater and television, Budhathoki quickly transitioned into mainstream films, where his strong screen presence and natural acting skills gained him recognition. Over the years, he has worked in various genres, including drama, romance, action, and social films. In addition to acting, he has also directed and produced a number of films, showcasing his multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry. His performances often reflect social realism, and he is appreciated for choosing roles that resonate with the Nepali audience.

Bhairav Bahadur Thapa (born 18 February 1933 AD / 1989 Falgun 6 BS, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu) was a pioneering Nepali dancer, choreographer, and scholar widely regarded as one of the earliest architects of Nepali folk‑dance staging. His creative works began appearing from 2007 BS (1950/51 AD), and he formally entered the field of dance direction around 2010 BS (1953/54 AD) through the Bhairav Nritya Dal, established under the initiative of playwright Balkrishna Sama. This marked the beginning of his influential artistic journey.Thapa revitalized Nepali folk and cultural dance by presenting it on national and international stages, giving the genre a new identity and professional structure. He authored several foundational texts, including Nepali Nritya ra Sharirik Praveshika Parts 1–3 (2022 BS / 1965 AD), Dhoka (2030 BS / 1973 AD), Hiddahiddai Baneka Tasbirharu (2065 BS / 2008 AD), Samarpan (2067 BS / 2010 AD), and Himal Natya Mimansa (2072 BS / 2015 AD), which remain important references in Nepali dance studies.Honored with recognitions such as the Jagdamba Shree Samman and Bhim Darshan Roka Memorial Award, Thapa’s contributions shaped the academic, cultural, and performative landscape of Nepali dance.He passed away after a lifetime dedicated to dance, leaving behind a legacy that continues to guide Nepal’s choreographic and cultural scholarship.

With idiosyncrasy in Aadhunik and Nepali filmy songs, Raju Singh is one of those heads in Nepali Music Industry who has expertise in time conditional music creation and rules most of the antros on radios and TVs. Born on Mangsir 26th 2026 in Kathmandu, Putalisadak as the eldest son of senior musician late. Bhagat Singh. Raju Singh has a brother and four sisters in his family. His whole family is music-loving. His brother Kalyan Singh and sister Dhanusha Singh too have an inclination towards music. Having risen in a musical environment, he was influenced by music in his early childhood and hence decided to do something in music industry. He says that his family was a factor which induced a sense of responsibility and challenge in him. Disciplined and hard working from his early life, Raju Singh post graduated from Tribhuvan University and holds a similar degree in music too. He did Diploma from London University in Eastern music. Raju gives credit for his success to his family’s musical background and hard work. He was told that Nepali musicians aren’t educated. He was moved by this statement and hence he carried his education along with music. He is dedicated towards Nepali music and at the same time he teaches in well established colleges both music and other subjects. Most of the songs, whose musical compositions are done by Raju Singh, are big hit. Because of this he considers himself as a luck favored person. He’s given music in more than 500 songs and released 20 plus albums. He has also worked as judge in numbers of musical programs. He has worked with all genres of singers ranging from new to old. We can’t ignore the fact that most of the songs that have gained and are gaining popularity are Raju’s creation.

Binod Rathod is an Indian playback singer whose smooth, emotive voice became familiar to Nepali audiences through his selective but memorable contributions to Nepali film music. Known for his romantic tone, expressive phrasing, and effortless high‑range delivery, he recorded several Nepali songs during the cassette and early‑CD era, when cross‑border musical collaboration between Nepal and India was growing.Rathod’s Nepali tracks are remembered for their polished vocal texture and Bollywood‑influenced melodic styling, which added a modern, cinematic feel to Nepali film soundtracks of the time. His ability to adapt to Nepali lyrics while maintaining his signature romantic softness made him a preferred choice for love songs and emotional sequences. Though his Nepali output is limited compared to his vast Indian career, the songs he recorded remain popular among fans who appreciate the blend of Nepali composition and Indian playback finesse.