Master Ratna Das Prakash

Binay Karki– Music composer, arranger, and founder of Aarohi Beats; frontman of Thunga Band and featured artist on The Voice of Nepal Season 2, known for songs such as Sapana, Aakhale Matra Hoin, Kin Chhin Chhin, No Entry, Mayama Ghaat 2, Ex Lover, and the upcoming Naya Naya

Arun Thapa (1952–1999) was a beloved Nepali singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice and emotionally resonant lyrics. Born in Calcutta, India, he moved to Kathmandu as an infant and later studied in Darjeeling before returning to Nepal to pursue music. His career began in the early 1970s, with his first major hit Jati Maya Laye Pani launching him into national fame. Thapa’s music often reflected themes of love, longing, and introspection, inspired by a personal heartbreak during his college years. His compositions blended poetic depth with melodic simplicity, earning him a devoted following. He worked briefly at Nepal Bank Limited before dedicating himself fully to music, recording for Radio Nepal and releasing two acclaimed albums: Arun and The Best of Arun. Despite battling lung and liver ailments, he continued to sing until his passing in 1999. His legacy lives on through his timeless songs, many of which are considered sadabahar (evergreen) classics.

Subash Mandal is a rising voice in Nepal’s modern music scene, known for his expressive vocals and heartfelt performances. Hailing from Biratnagar, he gained national recognition after winning first place in the Radio Nepal Modern Singing Competition in 2077 B.S. (2020 A.D.)—a prestigious platform that has launched the careers of many celebrated Nepali artists. Musical Journey Subash’s passion for music began at an early age, and his dedication led him to participate in local competitions and cultural events. His breakthrough came with the Radio Nepal win, where his performance stood out for its clarity, emotion, and technical finesse

Subani Moktan is a singer/songwriter and also a music arranger. Besides her own independent music, she also works as a playback singer for movies. A teacher at Kathmandu Jazz "Conservatory, Subani Moktan plays the guitar and piano and collaborates with several bands. Subani started doing music early since she started learning the piano when she was 6 and winning her first award by securing the first position in the All Nepal Singing Competition organized by Bal Mandir when she was 7. She recorded her first song at Radio Nepal as an award for winning the competition. At 14, she took up the guitar and started collaborating with artists such as Nirnaya da NSK and Khem Gurung. At 16, she won the Hits FM Music Award for Best New Artist. After the release of her 2nd album, Subani was awarded the HITS FM Music Award for "Best Pop Vocal performance Female". Several collaborations and recordings later, at 2010 she was nominated at the HITS FM Music Awards for "Best Rock Artist" and "Best Rock Composition". Subani continues to write and record her own songs along with collaborations with other artists.