Binod Dhakal

Rimla Moktan is a beloved Nepali singer known for the sweetness and clarity of her voice, heard in memorable songs such as “Mirmire Bihan Surya Ko Darshan Tiger Hillai Ma,” “Phalelungma Hiu Paryo Danphe Jharyo Sirikhola,” and others. Born in Darjeeling, she studied at Nepali Kanya Higher Secondary School (Boarding School), where she later returned as a teacher. Her musical journey began remarkably early—at just five or six years old—when she started learning classical music under Guru Madhu Singh.Her formal artistic path took shape under the guidance of Chandan Lomjel, who provided her special training and introduced her to competitive performance. Under his mentorship, she participated in the Darjeeling Gorkha Dukha Nivarak Sammelan Music Competition around 1981, performing songs composed by Chandan Lomjel with lyrics by P. Arjun and Puran Giri. She also sang a duet with Lakpa Sherpa, winning awards in both duet and group categories, and securing first place in the Lok‑Adhunik category—a milestone that marked her full entry into the musical field.Rimla continued her classical training with Guru Chittaranjan Mishra, and after he returned to Odisha, she studied under renowned sitar maestro Tri Ratna Tuladhar, with whom she still consults whenever she seeks deeper musical refinement. Through Chandan Lomjel, she also met composer Manikamal Chhetri, who offered her the opportunity to sing in Pratap Subba’s musical drama “Mrigtishna,” where she performed classical raga‑based compositions.With her grounding in classical discipline, her Darjeeling musical heritage, and her naturally melodious voice, Rimla Moktan remains a respected and cherished figure in Nepali folk‑adhunik music.

Shanti Shree Pariyar is one of Nepal's most celebrated folk singers, songwriters, and composers, renowned for her powerful voice and significant contribution to Nepali folk and modern music. Born in Rolpa, Nepal, in 1989, she overcame a challenging childhood and pursued her dream of becoming a singer from an early age.At the age of sixteen, she moved to Kathmandu to build her musical career and spent several years performing in various Dohori establishments. To strengthen her musical foundation, she received formal vocal training under Guru Chandan Kumar Shrestha at Gandarbha Kala Kendra and successfully passed Radio Nepal's vocal examination in 2009.Shanti Shree began her professional recording career with the album Ghar Chha Tin Tale in 2011. She rose to nationwide prominence through a series of hit songs, including Bola Maya, Galbandi, Chauka Dau, Areli Kadaile Malai, Baseu Alakkai, and many others. Over the years, she has recorded thousands of songs, establishing herself as one of the most influential voices in contemporary Nepali folk music.Her talent and popularity have earned her numerous prestigious honors, including Kantipur National Music Awards, Image Awards, National Folk and Duet Awards, Bindabasini Music Awards, and several other recognitions for her outstanding contribution to Nepali music.Today, Shanti Shree Pariyar is regarded as one of Nepal's leading folk artists, admired for her expressive singing style, dedication to preserving Nepali musical traditions, and ability to connect with audiences across generations.

Bhawanicharan Das – Singer (Early Recording Era)Bhawanicharan Das is listed as an Early Recording Era artist with 2 recorded songs from BS 1992 (AD 1935/1936). Further personal and musical details remain incomplete.

Ustad Badri – Classical VocalistUstad Badri has 5 recorded songs from BS 1990 (AD 1933/1934) listed in archival research. Additional biographical information is unavailable, but he is recognized as a contributor to the early classical/ustadi tradition in Nepali recordings.