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Bhupendra Rayamajhi is a renowned Nepali musician, music director, arranger, and lyricist with over 30 years of experience in the music industry. His passion for music began in childhood and turned professional when he joined Radio Nepal as a guitarist in 1983, later becoming a music arranger in 1990. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music from Prayag Samiti, Allahabad, India. In 1998, he was appointed Chief of the Music Department at Radio Nepal, where he played a vital role in nurturing and uplifting Nepali music. He retired from Radio Nepal in 2018 and continues to create heartfelt music that connects with audiences worldwide.

Paras Gazmer was a respected Nepali musician, composer, lyricist, and singer from Darjeeling, celebrated for his emotionally powerful songwriting and his unique ability to translate personal struggle into deeply moving music. Despite losing his eyesight at the age of one and a half due to measles, he rose to become one of the most influential musical voices of the Darjeeling hills.Born in Tindharey, Kurseong in 1962, Paras studied at the Kalimpong Blind School, where he learned guitar and developed his musical foundation. Entirely self‑taught, he composed, wrote, and arranged his own songs, drawing inspiration from lived experience, inner emotion, and the philosophy that “our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.”He gained widespread recognition with his acclaimed albums Sanjha Ko Gham (1993) and Mero Bhagya (1999), both of which left a lasting mark on Nepali music. His compositions often explored themes of longing, hardship, and the inner world of the differently‑abled, resonating deeply with audiences across Nepal, Darjeeling, Sikkim, and the Nepali diaspora.Paras Gazmer performed extensively across the hills and neighboring regions and was honored by various cultural organizations for his contributions. His legacy continues to be remembered as that of a musical icon who transformed adversity into art.

Prakash Gurung is a respected Nepalese musician and singer from Darjeeling, celebrated for his emotive vocal style and enduring contribution to Nepali adhunik and folk music. Inspired in childhood, he trained under iconic figures such as Amber Gurung, Gopal Yonzon, Karma Yonzon, and Nati Kazi, and even assisted Narayan Gopal during performances in Darjeeling.Active since the 1970s, he is known for timeless songs like Binti Chha Hai, Othma Aljhiyeko Bachan Deu, and Ma Bhani Bacheko Priya, blending traditional melodies with emotional depth. His career spans playback singing, composition, and music direction, including collaborations with leading artists and performances such as his 2014 Paleti duet with his daughter Reema Hoda Gurung. He has also served as a judge on Nepali Tara and continues contributing to Nepali film music into the 2020s.