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Manila Sotang is a Nepali singer. Manila was trained in music early in life by her uncle who taught her to sing bhajans. After singing playback for the film Mayalu, she was noticed as a singer. Manila has sung more than 200 songs to date. She has 10 music albums with her husband Uday Sotang. The husband-wife musical couple have contributed to Nepali Adhunik (modern) music for two-and-a-half decades. Manila Sotang is originally from Darjeeling, India. She moved to Kathmandu along with her husband Uday Sotang to pursue their musical career in the late 1980s. Her daughter Shreya Sotang is a singer who has also released an album.

Renowned Nepali songwriter and lyricist, singer, musician NB Dahal (Nar Bahadur Dahal) has made significant contributions to Nepali music in various genres. More than 60 songs of N. B. Dahal are public, some are sung by him and some are in the role of composer or lyricist. He has collaborated with a dozen famous artists.

Prem Dhoj Pradhan is a Nepalese musician, born in 1938 in Chautara, a small town 28 miles east of Kathmandu. He is a singer, composer, and a regional playback singer. He sings in the two major languages of Nepal, Nepal Bhasa and Nepali. He is also known as the Golden Voice and King of Romantic Melodies of Nepal. Prem Dhoj is known for being the first to perform with a guitar in Nepal. He was also the first Nepali singer to sing with Indian playback singer Usha Mangeshkar for the movie Maitighar in 1965. In 1985, he sang duet songs with Asha Bhosle for the movie Mayalu in Bombay, India. Prem Dhoj has varied his musical style throughout his career and recorded approximately 700 songs on Radio Nepal, including live broadcasting and recorded songs.

Diwakar Khadka is a renowned Nepali singer and actor who has significantly contributed to the Nepali music and film industry. From an early age, he showed immense talent in performing arts, winning the prestigious Nepal Chalchitra Kalakar Sangh award in 2050 B.S. for his role as a child artist in Hijo Aaja Bholi. Musical Journey Diwakar Khadka has released several songs and albums that have gained popularity among Nepali audiences. Some of his well-known songs include: Aama ra Babu le Rojeko Batti Bali Kaha Khoju Ma Kalpana ko Naulo Sansar Tadai Bata Dekhda His albums include: Best of Diwakar Khadka (Distributor: Melody Time) Timi Harayau Kata (Distributor: Indreni Cassette, New Road) His journey in music was greatly influenced by notable figures such as Kamal Chhetri and Murari Thapa, who helped him pass his first voice test at Radio Nepal. Additionally, his first co-singer, Shanti Shah, played a vital role in shaping his musical career. Acting Career Besides music, Diwakar Khadka has also made his mark in the Nepali film industry. Some of the movies he has acted in include: Jeevan Rekha Gareeb Hatiyar Sundar Mero Naam Nametine Ghau (Directed by Bijay Thapa) At just 11 years old, he had the opportunity to meet and work with legendary Bollywood actress Mala Sinha during the shooting of the Nepali film Maitighar in Pokhara. International Exposure Diwakar Khadka's career has taken him beyond Nepal, allowing him to travel to various countries, including the USA, Germany, the UK, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India. His travels have further enriched his musical and artistic experiences. With a career spanning music, film, and international exposure, Diwakar Khadka remains a celebrated artist in Nepal’s entertainment industry.