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Nischal Basnet is a celebrated Nepali director, actor, writer, and playback singer known for revolutionizing modern Nepali cinema. Born on January 17, 1980, in Birtamod, Jhapa, he studied film at Oscar International College. His directorial debut Loot (2012) became a cult hit, followed by acclaimed films like Talakjung vs Tulke (2014) and Loot 2 (2017). As an actor, he starred in Kabaddi Kabaddi, Dui Rupaiyan, and Prasad. Known for blending realism, dark humor, and social commentary, Basnet is married to actress Swastima Khadka. His work continues to shape the narrative and technical evolution of Nepali cinema.

Master Purnaman – Singer/ComposerMaster Purnaman is recorded as having 8 songs from BS 1990 (AD 1933/1934). Although song titles and personal details are missing, he is considered one of the most productive artists of the early 1990s (BS) recording wave.

Saroj Gopal Bajracharya was a prominent Nepali folk singer and cultural figure, celebrated for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Nepali music. Born in Pokhara, Nepal, he was deeply involved in the country's musical and broadcasting landscape.​ 🎶 Musical Career Bajracharya was renowned for his soulful folk songs that resonated with audiences across Nepal. His notable tracks include:​ "Ukali Orali Chadera" "Nakkalilai Bagailagyo Jhilkele" "Mayaluko Mohani Boli" One of his songs, "Deurali Ukali Chadhera," faced a temporary ban from Radio Nepal due to a controversial lyric. However, after Bajracharya presented the song to King Birendra, the ban was lifted, and the song regained its popularity. 📻 Broadcasting Contributions Beyond his singing career, Bajracharya played a pivotal role in Nepal's broadcasting sector. He was the founding station manager of Machhapuchhre FM, a Pokhara-based radio station, through which he furthered the reach of Nepali folk music. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Personal Life Saroj Gopal Bajracharya was married to the esteemed singer Baba Rana (बाबा राणा), forming a duo that significantly influenced Nepali music. He passed away at the age of 65 in Pokhara, leaving behind a rich legacy in the realm of Nepali folk music.

Saroj Sajan Shrestha (born on December 28, 1985 as Saroj Kumar Shrestha) is a new face in the Nepali music industry. ‘S3’ (Saroj Sajan Shrestha) which was released on December 25, 2015 is his first album. He is a versatile singer and he has sung songs with semi classical, lok fusion, soft rock flavors for the album. He can also compose and write songs. The album ‘S3’ marks the arrival of Shrestha in the industry. Composers Kalyan Singh and Ishwor Magiya are the composers of the album while the lyricists who have penned the songs for S3 are Ravi Malla, Binu Kchitiz and Prakash Kshanik. ‘Paapini’ and ‘Mayalu Ko Desh’ are his popular songs and it has been included in the album of five songs. Others songs of the album are ‘Timile Farkiyera’, ‘Mahasus Garer Hera’ and ‘Mann Antai’. It was launched by legendry singer Prem Dhoj Pradhan, composer Raju Singh and cover designer Anil Staphit among others. From Phalewas, Parbat, Shrestha was inspired by his late father Ram Prasad Shrestha who was a local musician. He later moved to Kathmandu in 2001 where he took music further. And he officially began his musical journey with the song ‘Mahasus Garer Hera’ recorded in 2013. Music is his life and he can’t imagine life without music. For Shrestha, music is the medium to bring about change in the society.