Rita Thapa Magar

Padam Bista was a respected Nepali folk singer and a Nepal Police officer known for his dedication to preserving Nepal’s diverse musical heritage. A prominent figure of the cassette and Radio Nepal era, he traveled across regions, learning, collecting, and performing traditional melodies. He collected songs from Eastern Nepal to Western Nepal and helped preserve them in the treasury of Nepali folk music. His voice carried everything from eastern melodies to Tamang selo and western jhyaure songs. His powerful, earthy vocal tone and his ability to represent multiple regional styles made him a beloved figure among folk‑song listeners. Through stage performances, police cultural programs, and analog recordings, he brought rural stories and musical traditions to a national audience. Although digital records of his work are limited today, his songs continue to be remembered with respect and nostalgia by those who grew up listening to him.

Mira Rana (also known as Meera Rana) is a renowned Nepali singer who has made significant contributions to the Nepali music industry. Born on September 24, 1951, she has sung over 1,600 songs in her 55-year musical career. Mira Rana is considered a part of "Nepal's first wave of recording stars," recording folk, classical, and even pop songs during the country's modernization after the fall of the Rana regime. She has collaborated with artists like Narayan Gopal, Gopal Yonjan, Kumar Basnet, Udit Narayan Jha, and Ram Thapa. In addition to her musical career, Mira Rana has also been involved in politics. She joined the Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal in 2009 and contested for parliament from the Kathmandu-3 constituency in 2013. She was awarded the Narayan Gopal memorial prize in 2016, shared with Gyanu Rana, in recognition of her contribution to Nepali music.

Kamali Kanta Bhetuwal is a renowned Nepali folk singer, lyricist, and composer celebrated for his evergreen contribution to lok‑geet and traditional village‑style melodies. Best known for the iconic classic “Jhamke Guleli”—which he wrote, composed, and performed—Bhetuwal has produced multiple acclaimed albums under the Jhamke Guleli series, including Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4, all released through Music Nepal. His catalog features long‑form narrative folk songs such as “Jhim Jhim Pareli,” “Khorunga Shirma,” “Himal Takuri,” and “Rani Rumalma.” His distinctive vocal texture and poetic writing have made him a defining figure in Nepal’s modern folk heritage.

Artist Raju Dhungel is a folk singer & Music Instrumentalist of Nepal . Born in Okhaldhunga, Artist Dhungel 1st album was released in 2067 BS and his first album was Purbeli Kanchho with Avay Dhungel. Akbar Sun and Jor Madal bajyo are his other hits songs.