Suresh Adhikari

Ganesh Parajuli is a Nepali singer and composer with a career spanning over 25 years. He has recorded more than 100 songs for Radio Nepal, many of which are preserved in its library. His music covers a range of genres, including modern, classical, folk, and patriotic songs. His first recorded song, "Kehi Khusi Ka Din Pani", was produced in 1988 at Altra Sound Studio, which later became Music Nepal. Some of his most popular songs include "Timilai Apanau Bhanera", "Maya Phool Ho Maya Pat Ho", and "Suna Maya Jadai Chhu Ma Tadha". Ganesh Parajuli has performed internationally, traveling to over a dozen countries for musical tours. He has also received multiple awards, including Nai Kala Nidhi Sangeet Samman (2061 B.S.) and recognition from Ilam Municipality as the best singer of the year (2045 B.S.).

Everest Surya Bohara (born 15 October 1971, Dailekh, Nepal) is a prominent Nepali film director, writer, actor, and lyricist, known for combining strong social themes with mainstream storytelling. He began his artistic journey at 17 in Kathmandu’s theatre scene, where his talent earned him a prestigious one‑year government scholarship at the Royal Nepal Academy to formally study acting and theatre.After becoming one of the busiest stage actors, writers, and directors in Kathmandu, Bohara transitioned into screen work, initially focusing on socially conscious telefilms and low‑budget video projects dealing with issues like tuberculosis, leprosy, and HIV/AIDS. He made a powerful entry into feature films with Agni Parikshya (1990s), a major commercial success that ran over 51 days in cinemas across Nepal, followed by another hit, Kanchha, further cementing his reputation as a bankable and socially aware filmmaker.Over the years, Bohara has directed notable films such as Mutu, Thooli, Bhaire, Hello Jindagi, Shree, and Chameliko Poi, often contributing as writer and lyricist as well. His work has received multiple awards and festival recognitions, including a Best Director nomination at the D Cine Awards for Shree. Today, he is regarded as one of the key creative voices in contemporary Nepali cinema, balancing commercial appeal with human‑centered stories that reflect social realities.

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.