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Amber Tumbapo Subba is a Nepali music composer, lyricist and singer currently living in the U.S. He was born and lived in Bhutan until 1992 when his family moved to Nepal. There he learned music from Prakash Gurung and Guru Dev Kamat.  In 2008, he moved to the United States where he currently lives with his parents, wife and two children.

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.

Chetan Sapkota is a veteran Nepali music director and composer known for his influential contribution to modern Nepali film music, emotional storytelling through melody, and a career spanning more than two decades. Born on 3 Asoj 2033 BS in Sindhupalchok to Govinda Prasad Sapkota and Dil Kumari Sapkota, he grew up in a musical environment that shaped his early passion for composition.His professional breakthrough came as a film music director, earning credits in major Nepali films such as Fanko (2016), Bhaag Saani Bhaag (2016), Rahadani (2016), Good Luck (2016), and Sakas (2017)—a body of work that established him as one of the most consistent composers of his generation. His versatility is reflected in roles beyond composition: story writer, lyricist, playback singer, and executive producer, making him a multi‑disciplinary creative force in Nepali cinema.Chetan’s melodic style blends traditional Nepali sentiment with modern arrangements, influencing younger music directors and shaping the sound of contemporary Nepali films. His work earned him the Bindabasini Music Award (2072) for Best Music Director, recognizing his impact on the industry.

Asutosh Rai is a Nepali singer and musician.