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Rabi Rimal is a talented Nepali singer, lyricist, composer, and music director. Born on April 11, 1973, in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, he is the son of Mr. Raghu Prasad Rimal and Mrs. Laxmi Rimal. Rabi started his musical career after school in 2053 B.S. by forming his own band named SAD ROSE. His first song, "Chari Udyo Badal Chhunalai," became a blockbuster hit and remains popular in the Nepali music industry. Notable Songs "Chari Udyo Badal Chhunalai": A superhit Nepali classic pop song. "Nabolau": A popular Nepali pop song released in 2016. Rabi Rimal continues to inspire many with his music and dedication to his craft. 🎶

Yogesh Vaidya was a Nepalese singer and musician, often referred to as the Muhammad Rafi of Nepal. He was born in Kathmandu between 1946 and 1947 and passed away on January 18, 2024, at the age of 77. Vaidya was known for his contributions to Nepali and Newari-language music, with popular songs like "Sapana Bhulayee Saara," "Mero Aanshumaa Nahanse," and "Nepal Mero Timilai Upahar Bhayo". He also sang well-known Newari songs such as "Jai Namo Siri Buddha Bhagwan" and "Jimi Yahmah Thaun Jithay Wai". Beyond music, he worked in civil service for 33 years, retiring as a joint secretary in 2005. He held a master’s degree in food and nutrition from Ghent University, Belgium. Vaidya received several prestigious awards, including the Chhinnalata Song Award, the Mahila Geetkar Sangh Lifetime Achievement Award (2016), and the Bindabasini Lifetime Achievement Award (2021)

Sawan Joshi is a talented Nepali sitar player, composer, and music teacher known for his soulful renditions of Hindustani classical ragas. With a deep foundation in Indian classical music, he has performed at prestigious venues such as the Harmony Nepal Japan concert at Patan Museum, where he played Raga Bageshree alongside tabla maestro Milesh Tandukar. Sawan has spent several years teaching music in Japan, where he continues to promote South Asian classical traditions to international audiences. His performances are marked by meditative depth, melodic clarity, and a strong sense of raga structure. He is also associated with the Society of Classical Music Nepal, contributing to educational sessions and cultural exchange programs.

Arpana Shrestha is a Nepali singer. The songs sung by him are popular including timi hidne goreto ma, Mathi Chautarima Kuraula.