Purna Rai

Juju Kaji Ranjit (born October 2, 1955) is a legendary Nepal Bhasa and Nepali singer whose six‑decade career has made him one of the most respected voices in Newar music and cultural preservation. He began singing at age ten during the 1965 language movement, using music as a medium of identity and expression. Over the years, he has recorded 44 songs, including contributions to Nepal’s first indigenous‑language feature film Silu, and has remained active through albums, live concerts, and cultural projects. His voice, lyrical sensitivity, and dedication to Nepal Bhasa music have earned him enduring recognition and numerous honors.

Adrian Pradhan (born August 18) is an Nepali vocalist, composer and songwriter in Nepali music. He was born and raised in Kalimpong, India. He is the lead member of one of the most successful Nepali Band, 1974 AD.

Sarad Shrestha is one of Nepal’s most influential guitarists and genre‑shifting musicians, active for over three decades in the Nepali music scene. Beginning his journey after SLC, he formed his first band Black Band and later became widely known as the guitarist of The Axe Band, contributing 12 years and four albums. A versatile performer, he has worked across rock, stoner metal, ska‑punk, rap‑rock, and grunge, performing with bands such as Black Wizard, The Sound Mill, Kathmandu Mayhem, Intellectual Morons, Tumbleweed Inc., Project One, and Shree 3, where he also sings. Respected for his emotional playing and fearless experimentation, Shrestha remains a defining figure in modern Nepali rock.

Shweta Punjali, a talented Nepali musician, gained recognition for her debut album “Udaan”. Several songs from this album received nominations at various national music awards. Notably, she won the Best New Talent award at the 2016 Nepali Music Video Awards and was also a nominee for Best Newcomer at the 2015 Tuborg Image Music Awards. Shweta primarily sings in the Nepali Adhunik style, which combines traditional melodies from Nepal with influences from Western instruments like electric piano, guitar, violin, and percussion. Her repertoire extends to bhajans (religious songs) and Nepali classical music. Additionally, she has participated in national music reality shows such as Nepali Tara (second season) and Bagina. Her training under the highly respected music teacher Gurudev Kamat at the Nepal Music Centre encompasses both classical and contemporary styles of Nepali singing1. Shweta’s musical journey reflects her versatility and dedication to her craft.