Pralhad Chettri

Miss Patal (Patali) China – SingerKnown for her striking Mongolian features, she was popularly called “Miss Patal China.” Archival sources indicate she recorded 2 songs in India in BS 1988 (AD 1931/1932). Her real name, song titles, and additional biographical details are missing, yet she is recognized as one of the early Nepali female recording artists.

Roshan Sharma is a renowned Nepali guitarist and Mohan Veena player celebrated for his distinctive riffs, versatile tunings, and ability to blend Eastern classical expression with Western contemporary styles. A disciple of Grammy Award–winning maestro Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, he has built a prolific career as a session musician, contributing to over 4,000 songs across Nepali, Indian, and cross‑border projects.He is a member of the instrumental jazz‑rock band Urjaa (Nepal), Kavya (Dubai), and the acclaimed Pakistani band The Sketches, expanding his musical reach across South Asia. His performances are widely regarded as engrossing, marked by deep musical sensitivity and mastery of both guitar and Mohan Veena.Sharma has recorded and performed pieces such as Saanjhi, Faani Aur Baqa, Dil Jo Dost (Unplugged), Ishq Laga Mann Jaga, Jeevan, Panchion Ka Gaon, Aashiq Mast Jalali, and Ram Kali, among many others.Beyond performance, he has contributed to music education as a lecturer at Tribhuvan University and currently heads the music department at Osho Tapoban, where he continues to mentor and inspire young musicians.