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Bhakta Raj Acharya commonly referred to as Bhajan Shiromani, is a Nepali singer and music-composer. He is one of the best known singer of Nepal. He was born in Dhankuta ,Nepal and raised in Kalimpong, India. He moved to Nepal in 1970’s during the flock on Darjeeling singers to Nepal. Bhakta Raj Acharya has very beautiful Hymns or Bhajans sung in Nepali language and is entitled as the Bhajan Shiromani of Nepal. Acharya’s career started in 2030 B.S after he won a gold medal in an All Nepal Song Competition . His career spanned until 2046 B.S. He has about 450 recorded songs and has composed about 25-30 songs. Now his sons, Satya Raj Acharya and Sworup Raj Acharya have followed their father’s footsteps with them and have established themselves as promising singers are geared up to bring the real-life story of their father into reel-life.

Jamuna Joshi is a Nepali singer known for her melodious voice and her presence in recorded songs, music videos, and stage performances. Active in contemporary Nepali music, she has focused on modern and sentimental styles, gradually building recognition for her expressive delivery and warm vocal tone among listeners and live audiences.

Pratap Das was interested in the music since his early childhood. One day when his school had preparing for the welfare program for his senior. Teachers and program organizer were looking for a singer for this program. So, his friend said that Pratap can sing a song because he is interested in the music. Everyone forced to sing a song on the stage. This was the first stage program where he sang a song. Later, he started to participate in the different musical competition. One of the most popular shows of that time Nepali Tara Season Three was a place which gave him a name in Nepali Music Industry. At that competition, Pratap had become a Third Runner Up. The name Pratap Das became a most popular after started the first season of Nepal’s number one musical reality shows Nepal Idol 2017. He was the second runner-up of this reality show.

Rama Mandal is a veteran Nepali singer active since 2038 BS (1981 AD), known for his powerful folk and modern vocal style and for contributing more than 700 songs across Nepali, Maithili, Bhojpuri, Hindi, Tharu, and Awadhi languages.His formal musical journey began in 2038 BS (1981 AD) when he won the Koshi Anchal Modern Singing Competition. In 2039 BS (1982 AD), he secured second place in the Nationwide Lokgeet Competition at Birendra Sabhagriha, Biratnagar, receiving a Rs. 700 cash prize from Queen Aishwarya, which further motivated him.He later joined Tyros, the musical group led by Bhupendra Rayamajhi, becoming active in various musical programs. Around 2041 BS (1984 AD), he passed the Radio Nepal voice test with the song “Chahana ra ichchhāharu sabai phool jastai oiligae”. After completing Sangeet Prabhakar from Allahabad Music School, he joined Radio Nepal in 2045 BS (1988 AD).His playback journey began with the film Manakamana, singing “Jai Jai Aama Manakamana” and “Bujhdai nabujhne yo manlai bujhauna sakinina maile”. His fame rose sharply after “Kaha chhau kaha” from Gopikrishna (2048 BS / 1991 AD).Across his career, he has recorded 700+ songs, including 150+ film songs, with popular hits such as Yo ketiko thik chaina chala, Nyurod ma euti keti palis launa aaki, Jodi milne bho panchebaja thokne bho, Swargbhanda sundar chha hamro sano ghar.His multi‑language mastery and decades of contribution make him one of the most respected and prolific singers in Nepali music.