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Lochan Rijal is a multi-instrumentalist, a singer, songwriter and a scholar of ethnomusicology. Born in the Panchthar district of Nepal, he grew up around music performed at festivals by the local people of that region. The experience influenced him to explore the potential of sound and develop his passion into his profession. While in college, he began teaching music to school children in Kathmandu while also working in the pop and rock music scene, producing award-winning albums, before moving onto something that fed his scholarly ambitions. In 2014, he graduated with a PhD in ethnomusicology from the University of Massachusetts and Kathmandu University. He also works as the associate professor and Head of Kathmandu University’s Department of Music.

Sushant Gautam is a talented Nepali lyricist and music director. Born on June 30, 1992, in Biratnagar, Sarswoti Tole, he has made significant contributions to the Nepali music industry. Career Highlights Music Director: Worked on movies like "Saili," "21 Years," "Joon Ta Lagyo Tara Le," "Captain," and "Aappa." Composer: Collaborated with singers such as Sanup Paudel, Ram Krishna Dhakal, Hemant Rana, Santosh Lama, Bikram Baral (Nepal Idol), Manish Dhakal, and Banika Pradhan. Current Work: Studying filmmaking and continuing his work as a music director. Sushant Gautam has composed and directed several notable songs in the Nepali music industry. Here are some of his popular works: "Maya": A soulful track that has gained significant popularity. "Baani": Another beautiful composition that showcases his lyrical prowess. "Kaha Kaha (Acoustic Version)": A heartfelt acoustic rendition

Upendra Subba (born 26 September 1971, Angsarang, Panchthar) is a leading Nepali poet, lyricist, writer, and filmmaker, widely respected for his role in shaping modern Nepali literature and cinema. A co‑founder of the influential literary movement Srijanshil Arajakta (Creative Anarchy) with Rajan Mukarung and Hangyug Agyat, Subba’s work blends Limbu cultural identity with contemporary social themes.His acclaimed literary contributions include poetry collections such as Dada Mathi Ko Gham Jun Ra Gadtirka Raake Bhut Haru (2002), Hongrayo Bhog Ra Pangra (2004), Kholako Gita Ra Purana Kavitaharu (2013), and the celebrated short‑story collection Lato Pahad (2014), which later inspired the film Keba Kokma.In cinema, Subba is known for his long collaboration with director Ram Babu Gurung, contributing to hit films including Kabaddi, Kabaddi Kabaddi, and Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi. He made his directorial debut with Jaari (2023), earning multiple national awards for screenplay, story, and direction. His recent works include Mansarra (2024) and Jaari 2 (2025).He has received major honors including the Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar for Lato Pahad and multiple national film awards for writing and dialogue.

Neer Bikram Shah, also known as Nir Shah, is a Nepalese movie actor, a poet, lyricist, movie director,media personality and businessman. He is related to the Royal family of Nepal. Neer Shah is the producer or co-producer of many Nepali movies. He has also directed several Nepali movies produced by himself, including Basudev, Pachchis Basanta, Basanti, and a Nepal Bhasa movie Rajamati. He is also a co-producer of the Oscar nominated film Himalaya – l’enfance d’un chef, which was co-produced and directed by the French movie maker Eric Valli. The film, also released as Caravan (in Canada) and Himalaya (in Denmark and France), was the first film from Nepal to win an Oscar nomination.