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Smarika Phuyal is a Nepali music artist and singer known for her soft, expressive vocals and active presence in live performances across Nepal. She has appeared in various musical events, stage shows, and digital platforms, steadily building her identity among emerging Nepali female artists. Smarika is also recognized for her role as a Singer Associate in Poet Idol Nepal, contributing to musical segments and live performance coordination within the show.

Manik Ratna Sthapit is a legendary Nepali singer and composer, widely admired for his expressive voice, refined musical discipline, and contribution to the development of Nepal’s modern musical era. Known for his smooth vocal delivery and deep melodic understanding, Sthapit became one of the respected voices who helped shape the sound of Nepali music during a transformative period.Emerging from a generation that valued classical grounding and cultural authenticity, Sthapit built his reputation through emotionally rich performances and compositions rooted in Nepali identity. His songs reflect clarity, balance, and a timeless melodic structure that continues to resonate with listeners and musicians.As a composer, he created works that blend traditional sensibility with modern musical expression. His compositions are known for their lyrical depth, elegant phrasing, and musical purity — qualities that earned him recognition among senior musicians, broadcasters, and cultural institutions.Throughout his career, Sthapit remained committed to artistic integrity. His influence extends across generations, inspiring singers, composers, and students who look to his work as a model of discipline, taste, and musical excellence.

Deepak Das is a cinematographer who worked in Nepali cinema during the 1980s. He is best known for his work as the director of photography for the Nepali film Masaal (1985), directed by Pratap Subba.Although detailed biographical information about his life and career remains limited in public records, Deepak Das contributed to the visual storytelling of early Nepali films through his work behind the camera. His cinematography in Masaal reflects the technical efforts of filmmakers who helped shape the visual style of Nepali cinema during its developing years in the 1980s. Despite scarce documentation, his work remains part of the historical record of Nepali film production.

Ashish Rana Magar, known by his stage name Laure, is a trailblazing Nepali rapper, actor, and television personality born on June 25, 1989, in Pokhara, Nepal. He gained national fame through the underground rap battle platform Raw Barz, where his freestyle skills and lyrical depth revolutionized the Nepali hip-hop scene. Laure’s breakout track Mero Solta and hits like Nephop Ko Bato and Laure Ko Fashion helped popularize Nephop across Nepal. In 2016, he made his acting debut in the film Tandav, playing the lead role. From 2017 to 2021, he served as a judge on the reality show Himalayan Roadies, further cementing his influence among Nepali youth. Known for blending Western rap aesthetics with Nepali identity, Laure remains one of the most influential figures in Nepal’s contemporary music and pop culture