Paras Gazmer

Born to a musical family, it might have been expected of Shreya Sotang to become a singer like both her parents, however, it never came to her as she was growing up in the family. It happened after she completed her plus two levels. It had just come as a thought and she shared it with her parents Uday and Manila Sotang who helped her and supported her to bring out her own album. Although she used to listen to her parents’ songs while she was growing up, she never thought she would be recording a song of her own but she did and today we have a complete family of singers. To be a part of Uday and Manila’s family and to carry the legacy is definitely a tough job. But with determination, there could be nothing impossible and although she has an influential background when it comes to music, she tries not to use it but achieve her goals on her own. Uday and Manila Sotang are one of the most popular singer duos in Nepal and after the entry of Shreya Sotang in the music scenario, they have a complete family of singers.

Bishwo Pradhan, known professionally as BL Pradhan, is a Nepali music artist and singer recognized for his contributions to modern Nepali music through studio recordings and digital releases. His work appears in Nepali music archives and streaming platforms, where he is credited for songs such as “Aakhako Maya,” “Natak Aba,” and “Timi Mai Suru Din Mero.” These credits are listed in Nepali music databases including TunesNepal, confirming his active presence as a recording artist.BL Pradhan’s musical style leans toward melodic modern Nepali compositions, often centered on emotional themes and expressive vocal delivery. His songs have been featured on Nepali digital music channels and lyric platforms, helping him reach listeners in Nepal and among the global Nepali diaspora. While detailed biographical data is not publicly available, his verified song credits establish him as a consistent contributor to Nepal’s contemporary music scene.

Umesh Pandey is a Nepali playback singer whose voice defined the popular film songs of the 2050s era, a time when audiences often went to cinema halls because of hit songs. Known for delivering melodies that instantly connected with listeners, Pandey rose to prominence with evergreen numbers such as “Rato Tika Nidharma Talkyo…”, which remain widely loved across generations.Pandey began his musical journey while studying at RR Campus in 2034 BS, where his close circle included singer Rabin Sharma and actor Bhuwan KC. Later, during his studies at Tri‑Chandra Campus, he became associated with noted musicians Shakti Ballav, lyricist Rajendra Paudel, and Prakash Shrestha. After passing the Radio Nepal test, he recorded his first song on 24 Poush 2036 BS, “Nai Bhanchhau Bhan…”, written by Vishwambhar Byakul and composed by Sambhujeet Baskota, at the age of 19.In 2039 BS, Pandey secured third place in the nationwide talent hunt “Pratibhāko Khoji,” organized by Ratna Recording Sansthan, earning him the opportunity to record professionally at a time when gramophone recording was considered a major achievement.His breakthrough came in the 2050s with Sambhujeet Baskota and director Ashok Sharma, who introduced him to film music through Nirmaya, where he sang “Meri Maya Saanchen Hai Ropi…” with Ramana Shrestha and Devika Pradhan. The massive success of “Rato Tika Nidharma Talkyo…” from Sharma’s film Allare established him as a leading playback voice. This success led to further hits, including “Goli Sisako…” (Gaunle), “Ma Bharma…” (Mr. Ramkrishna), and popular songs from films such as Aadhar, Naulothau Pari, Dharmaputra, Khatabah, Mitini, Jwalamukhi, and Saiyanji.Over his career, Umesh Pandey recorded songs for more than 25 films, with most becoming audience favorites. His expressive, melodic singing style made him one of the defining voices of Nepali cinema’s golden musical era.