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Nawaj Ansari is a bold and boundary-pushing Nepali rapper, songwriter, and producer known for his sharp lyricism and genre-blending sound. Born on September 10, 1993, in Nepal, he later moved to Dallas, Texas, where he continues to create music that bridges cultures and languages. He’s gained a strong following through tracks that mix English, Nepali, and Arabic, often tackling themes like identity, rebellion, and social commentary. Some of his standout songs include: - “KEFAL HALUK” – a viral hit with over 7 million views, blending Arabic phrases with Nepali street poetry - “THE REAL GOAT” – a confident anthem showcasing his lyrical prowess - “GALXI KO MAACHA” – a gritty, introspective track with a raw visual aesthetic - “DESH JANTA” – a politically charged piece reflecting on national issues He’s also known for producing and mixing his own music, often collaborating with visual artists like Jungey’s World and Sisan Baniya to create cinematic music videos. His YouTube channel boasts over 550,000 subscribers and more than 117 million views, making him one of the most influential voices in Nepal’s hip-hop scene.

Pratap Subba was a pioneering Nepali film director, writer, and lyricist from Darjeeling whose work helped shape the early identity of Nepali cinema. Active primarily in the 1970s and 1980s, he directed influential films such as Paralko Aago, Bachna Chahane Haru, Masaal, Kahi Andhyaro Kahi Ujyalo, Didi, Chatyang, and Bhisma Pratigya. Known for his realistic storytelling and strong emotional depth, Subba also contributed memorable lyrics and dialogues that enriched the cultural texture of his films. His commitment to authentic Nepali narratives made him one of the most respected filmmakers of his generation, leaving a lasting legacy in both Nepali and Darjeeling-based cinema.

केदारनाथ पौडेल पोखराका एक प्रसिद्ध नाटककार, निर्देशक, अभिनेता र लेखक हुन्। उनी इन्द्रेणी थिएटरका अध्यक्ष हुन् र नेपालमा एक स्वतन्त्र थिएटर कलाकारको रूपमा चिनिन्छन्। उनको रंगमञ्चको यात्रा उनको स्कूले उमेरदेखि नै सुरु भएको थियो जब उनले अभिनयप्रतिको लगाव पत्ता लगाए। त्यसबेलादेखि, उनी धेरै नाटकहरूमा लेखन, निर्देशन र प्रदर्शनमा सक्रिय रूपमा संलग्न छन्। उनका केही उल्लेखनीय कृतिहरूमा घेरो, धनिरामको गोरु, अतुर्कल, भ्रूण, बाटो, दाइजो, सपाना डिलक्स कोच समावेश छन्। उनको नाटक घेरोले अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मान्यता प्राप्त गर्‍यो, इजिप्टको लक्सरमा भएको छैटौं अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय युवा रंगमञ्च महोत्सवमा शीर्ष १३ नाटकहरूमा स्थान प्राप्त गर्‍यो। केदारले १२ भन्दा बढी देशहरूमा प्रस्तुति दिँदै अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय स्तरमा नेपाली कला र संस्कृतिको प्रतिनिधित्व गरेका छन्। उनले बिलिफ इन स्नेक नामक वृत्तचित्र पनि निर्देशन गरेका थिए, जसले उल्लेखनीय ध्यान पायो। उनको नाटक धनिरामको गोरु पोखरामा मञ्चन गरिएको थियो र दर्शकहरूबाट सकारात्मक प्रतिक्रिया प्राप्त भएको थियो। उहाँका काम र योगदानहरूको बारेमा थप जानकारीको लागि, उहाँको आधिकारिक वेबसाइट: kedarpaudel.com.np मा जानुहोस्। केदारनाथ पौडेलको समर्पणले नेपालको रंगमञ्चलाई समृद्ध बनाएको छ र कलाकारहरूको अर्को पुस्तालाई प्रेरित गरेको छ।

Jharana Thapa (born 28 March, Pyuthan) is a leading Nepali actress, producer, and director whose career has shaped mainstream Nepali cinema for more than two decades. Beginning her journey with the film Daijo in 1996, she quickly rose to prominence through her expressive screen presence and her acclaimed performance in Dharam Sankat, which established her as one of the defining actresses of the late 1990s and 2000s. Over the years she became a central figure in commercial Nepali films, appearing in more than seventy titles and becoming known for emotionally grounded roles in films such as Muglan, Jeevan Sathi, Purnima, Takdir, and the original A Mero Hajur. Her long career in front of the camera naturally evolved into filmmaking, and she transitioned into direction with A Mero Hajur 2 in 2017, later continuing the franchise with its third and fourth installments while introducing her daughter, Suhana Thapa, as a new-generation lead. She further expanded her directorial identity with Ek Bhagavad Ra Ek Geeta (2023), blending social themes with emotional storytelling. Married to producer Sunil Kumar Thapa since 1998, she has also been active behind the scenes as a producer, contributing to several successful films. Today, Jharana Thapa stands as one of the few Nepali women to achieve long-term stardom as an actress and then successfully transition into a commercially influential director, maintaining her position as a respected and enduring figure in Nepali cinema.