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Karun Thapa is a renowned Nepali lyricist, Ghazalkar, poet, and creative personality known for his meaningful, emotional, and literary approach to songwriting. He has made a remarkable contribution to Nepali music through his powerful lyrics, particularly in modern songs, film songs, and ghazals.Born in Beni, Myagdi, Nepal, Karun Thapa has been active in Nepal's creative field for several decades. His writing reflects deep emotions, human relationships, love, and social themes, making him one of the respected lyricists of Nepali music.His most recognized works include the evergreen song “Badal Barsha Bijuli” from the movie Kartavya, sung by Ananda Karki and Prashna Shakya, with lyrics written by Karun Thapa and music composed by Sachin Singh. The song gained renewed popularity years later through social media platforms and became one of the widely recognized Nepali songs among younger generations.

Panna Kaji Shakya (1931–2017) was a pioneering Nepali singer, composer, and lyricist, widely regarded as one of the foundational voices of Nepal’s modern music era. Born in Ombahal, Kathmandu, he began his musical journey through devotional singing and later became one of the earliest and most influential artists associated with Radio Nepal, where he worked from 1951 to 1985.Across four decades, Shakya contributed his voice and compositions to over 300 songs, shaping the sound of early Nepali modern, folk‑inspired melodies, and bhajans. His timeless recordings—“Tiriri Murali Bajyo Banaima,” “Naulakhe Tara,” “Kina Kina Timro Tasbir,” “Lolaeka Ti Thula Timra Ankha”—remain cultural landmarks and continue to define Nepal’s musical heritage.Beyond music, Shakya was active in theatre and stage performance during a period when male actors often portrayed female roles due to the absence of women in the field. He was also briefly involved in political activism through the Nepal Praja Parishad, leading to his arrest in 1962.In recognition of his lifelong contribution to Nepali music, he received the Tuborg Image Award – Lifetime Achievement Award (2013). Panna Kaji Shakya passed away on January 25, 2017, at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of Nepali musicians.

Hemant Sharma is a renowned Nepali singer, songwriter, and musician known for his contributions to modern, pop, and folk music. Born in Triveni, Nawalparasi, he pursued a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Tribhuvan University before making a name for himself in the music industry. His first album, Oh Priya, was released in 2000, but it was his song Maya Sarai Mahango from a 2002 album that brought him widespread recognition. Over the years, Sharma has recorded more than 100 songs and released over seven solo albums. He has also served as the president of the Performers Society of Nepal from 2015 to 2017. His music style blends folk, Nepali modern, and pop influences, making him a beloved figure in Nepalese music.  

Prakash Saput Known for his modern folk songs, most recently the hugely popular ‘Galbandi’, Prakash Saput is an artist of many talents – singer, composer, song writer, and producer. In the music field since the last one and half decades, he is most famed for his ‘Dohori Battles’, a modern rendition of the traditional ‘Dohori’ songs where one party sings and the other indulges in witty ripostes and repartees.