Kiran Kandel

Razan Chaudhari is a Nepali lead guitarist known for his versatile playing across studio recordings, live concerts, and collaborative music projects. Skilled in both electric and acoustic styles, he contributes melodic lead lines, clean arrangements, and modern Nepali guitar textures to a wide range of musical settings.Active in various recording studios, Razan has worked as a session guitarist supporting artists with guitar tracking, arrangement ideas, and performance‑ready compositions. His experience extends to reality‑show stages, where he performs as part of live bands, delivering reliable accompaniment in high‑pressure broadcast environments

Hom Nath Upadhyaya is a renowned Nepali tabla maestro celebrated for his mastery of classical, semi‑classical, and folk rhythms. Trained in the rich traditions of Hindustani classical music, he became one of Nepal’s most influential percussionists, performing internationally and collaborating with leading artists. His contributions include teaching at Tribhuvan University, mentoring new generations of musicians, and representing Nepal on global stages. Known for his precision, melodic clarity, and deep understanding of rhythmic cycles, Upadhyaya has played a vital role in preserving and promoting Nepali classical music. His performances and compositions continue to inspire students, audiences, and cultural institutions across Nepal and the diaspora.

The remarkable Nepalese guitarist, arranger Dinesh Shrestha, was born on 25th January 1978 A.D. in Putalisadak, Kathmandu, Nepal to father Kashi Bahadur Shrestha and mother Ram Kumari Shrestha. Dinesh Shrestha was an accomplished guitarist, and was best known there for his rock/blues playing and one of the founder members of “The Buds Band”. Dinesh Shrestha was taught initially by his guru Phiroj Shyangden (guitarist and founder member of 1974 A D Band) on ‘Do Re Mi Music Institute’ in Kathmandu, but it soon became apparent that the boy was a gifted guitarist. Dinesh Shrestha was appeared and performed at “Shikhar Beat Contest” for the first time at Katmandu about 1994 A.D. and making enough of an impression that the famous guitarist. His band also participated in other competition like “Tuborg Music Festival’99”whne they got the first position as “The Band Of the Year” and after they participated on other programs like “Mahashivaratri Music Festival’99”,”Kathmandu Utsav’99”, “Beat Competition’98” and more than fifty programs and concerts. He made his official debut from famous Nepalese band “The Buds” from 1994 A.D. as a lead guitarist including other band members Sudip Singh (Rhythm), Bijaya Karki (Bass/Vocal), Dipesh Shrestha (Drummer/Vocal), Sushil Shrestha (Rhythm), and received reviews that noted a strong, clean tone and a polished though undemonstrative technique. The first album titled “Birsana Sakdina” including nine songs titled “Birsana Sakdina”, ‘Bihani Ko Mirmirema” etc and Second album “Buds 2” which was popular amongst Nepalese people. He had performed by the early 1990's within the various parts of country and has since performed with outstanding success playing both solo and with Band and regularly on radio and television. Now with business and academic reasons he is separated with his band members and no new project will be plan for till now.

Kushal Singh Niel is a Kathmandu‑based music producer, composer, arranger, keyboardist, and singer active in the Nepali music and film industry. Known for his modern production style and melodic sensibility, he has worked across pop, commercial, and cinematic projects. His popular works include “Fulthunge Rani” by Sujan Chapagain, one of his most streamed productions with over 40 million views, as well as “Meri Hajura” and “Baimani”, where he contributed as producer, composer, and vocalist. His arranging credits also include tracks like “Photo Phirimma,” “Jaya Bhole,” and “Kahani Ekadesh Ko” listed on TunesNepal. Through studio production, live performance, and collaborative projects, Niel has become a rising creative force shaping the sound of contemporary Nepali music.