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Nishan Bhattarai (Nepali: निशान भट्टराई) (born June 12, 1996) is one of three finalists due to compete in the 'Nepal Idol' grand finale in Qatar on Sept 22. Nishan is a Nepali singer and a recent singing star who has become popular from a reality television singing competition Nepal Idol. He prominently sings in Nepali and Hindi languages. The Nepal Idol show, where he is one of the top three contestant is hosted by AP1 Television and it is part of the Idols franchise created by Simon Fuller. He is from the eastern part of Nepal. He was born and raised in a small town of Urlabari of Morang district. His father name is Nityananda Bhattarai and mother's name is Renuka Bhattarai. Currently, he is living in Kathmandu. At the age of 20, he became one of the top three contestants of Nepal Idol . He was also one of the top Five contestants of Singing Icon Nepal which was a reality singing competition organized by Nepal Television.

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.

Miss Panchawala Dasi – Singer Miss Panchawala Dasi was an Early Recording Era singer with 2 documented songs from BS 1991 (AD 1934/1935). No additional biographical details or song titles have been found in archival sources.

Rabi Rimal is a Nepali pop singer, lyricist, and composer born on April 11, 1973 AD in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, known for his expressive vocal tone and long-standing contribution to Nepal’s modern pop scene. He began his musical journey in 2053 BS (1996/1997 AD), entering the industry as a young vocalist while also writing and composing his own songs, gradually building recognition through studio recordings, stage performances, and collaborations with senior musicians. Rimal rose to wider popularity with the hit “Chari Udyo Badal Chhunalai,” followed by well‑known pop releases such as “Aaja Timro Yaad Ma (Sad Rose),” “Nabolau,” “Yo Sansar Timrai Lagi,” and “Timi Sangai,” which strengthened his identity as a heartfelt pop artist. As the founder and lead member of Sad Rose Band, he has remained active for over two decades, continuing to perform nationwide and release new music that reflects his signature emotional style.