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Shailendra Babu Pradhan is a Nepali background score composer and music arranger known for his atmospheric sound design, emotional layering, and ability to elevate cinematic storytelling through music. Active in contemporary Nepali cinema, he specializes in crafting background scores that enhance tension, mood, and character psychology across action, drama, and thriller genres.His work blends traditional Nepali musical textures with modern orchestral and electronic elements, creating a signature sound that supports both narrative depth and visual rhythm. As a music arranger, he is recognized for his precision, clean arrangement style, and strong understanding of scene‑based musical dynamics.Shailendra Babu Pradhan continues to build his reputation as a reliable and creative force in Nepal’s film music industry, contributing background scores that add emotional weight and cinematic identity to every project he joins.

Madan Dipbim was a respected Nepali music composer, arranger, and singer, known for shaping the sound of modern Nepali music through his melodic, emotionally rich compositions. Born in Ilam, he built a long career creating songs that became staples of Nepali radio and cassette‑era music. He worked with Radio Nepal for several years, where many of his most popular works were recorded and broadcast nationwide.Across his career, Dipbim composed dozens of beloved songs, including “Surilo Rukh Sallai Ho,” “Timrai Yadma Kalpi Kalpi,” “Jhaskera Dukhchha Yo Mutu Mero,” and “Ke Bhul Bhayo Priya.” These songs remain widely recognized for their lyrical simplicity and heartfelt musical phrasing.In his later years, he lived in the United States with his daughter Mamata Dipbim, herself a singer, while continuing to remain connected to Nepali music and audiences abroad.Madan Dipbim passed away on April 22, 2019, in the United States due to a heart attack. His death was widely mourned as the loss of a gentle, influential, and melodically gifted figure in Nepali music.

Abhisek Bhadra is a Nepali composer, arranger, pianist, and music educator known for his influential role in shaping contemporary jazz and modern music education in Nepal. Born and raised in Kathmandu, he began his musical journey in the local jazz and rock scene, winning early recognition through competitions such as Rockheads and Jazzmandu’s Jazz for the Next Generation, where he also received the Most Outstanding Musician Award. He later pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Composition and Arranging at Codarts, Rotterdam Conservatorium, which expanded his international career and led him to perform and write for ensembles such as Voodrish, Dichter, and the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw.His performances span prestigious venues including Paradiso Amsterdam, Splendor Amsterdam, De Doelen Rotterdam, and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, along with appearances on national TV and radio platforms like DWDD and 3VOOR12. A versatile creator, he works across jazz, contemporary music, electro‑acoustic experimentation, and mainstream hip‑hop.Returning to Nepal, Bhadra became the Academic Director at the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (KJC) and the Artistic Director of the Katjazz International Music Festival, where he has played a pivotal role in developing South Asia’s jazz education ecosystem. He continues to compose, arrange, and perform actively with leading Nepali bands including Jooni, Jindabaad, Cadenza Collective, and Le Piro, while mentoring the next generation of Nepali musicians.

Shila Bahadur Moktan is a veteran Nepali music director, arranger, composer, and multi‑instrumentalist, celebrated for more than five decades of contribution to Nepali music. He is regarded as one of the most respected figures in modern and folk‑influenced Nepali music, known for his refined arrangements, melodic sensibility, and mastery of multiple instruments.Born and raised in Darjeeling, he received formal classical training under J.C. Rai, which shaped his foundation as a composer and instrumentalist. His first recorded song, “Aakha Kahile Najudos,” was broadcast on All India Radio, Kurseong, in the 1980s .Shila Bahadur Moktan has contributed to over 1,200 songs, working as a composer, arranger, and instrumentalist across genres ranging from folk to adhunik Nepali music. His notable early works include folk songs such as “Hoina Maile Dhakeko Badulki Lageko” and “Topi Hataile Bunera,” and the modern classic “Kahile Kahi Malai Pani Herideuna Pharkera,” a song that introduced both Kunti Moktan (vocals) and Shila Bahadur (music) to the Nepali music scene .He is married to legendary singer Kunti Moktan, and together they are considered pillars of Nepali music. Their daughters Subani Moktan and Shital Moktan are also successful musicians, continuing the family’s artistic legacy .After retiring from Music Nepal, Shila Bahadur initially planned to step back from active work, but his passion for music kept him fully engaged in composing, arranging, and performing. He continues to appear in concerts, including the Paleti Series, where he performs his own compositions and vocals .With nearly 50 years in music, he remains an influential figure whose arrangements, compositions, and instrumental work have shaped generations of Nepali music lovers.