Saroj Gopal Bajracharya

Koili Devi Mathema (1929–2007) was a trailblazer in the Nepali music industry, celebrated as the first woman lyricist, singer, and composer. Born as Radha Basnet in Chisapani Gadhi, Makwanpur, Nepal, she was affectionately nicknamed "Koili" (meaning "cuckoo bird") for her melodious voice. Her career began at Radio Nepal after the establishment of democracy in Nepal, and she went on to record over 4,000 songs, including modern and patriotic pieces. She also composed iconic songs like "Jahi ra juhi phul mala gansi duwaile launla." Koili Devi received numerous accolades, including the Gorkha Dakshin Bahu V and Chinnalata Music Award, for her contributions to Nepali music.

Nishan Bhattarai (Nepali: निशान भट्टराई) (born June 12, 1996) is one of three finalists due to compete in the 'Nepal Idol' grand finale in Qatar on Sept 22. Nishan is a Nepali singer and a recent singing star who has become popular from a reality television singing competition Nepal Idol. He prominently sings in Nepali and Hindi languages. The Nepal Idol show, where he is one of the top three contestant is hosted by AP1 Television and it is part of the Idols franchise created by Simon Fuller. He is from the eastern part of Nepal. He was born and raised in a small town of Urlabari of Morang district. His father name is Nityananda Bhattarai and mother's name is Renuka Bhattarai. Currently, he is living in Kathmandu. At the age of 20, he became one of the top three contestants of Nepal Idol . He was also one of the top Five contestants of Singing Icon Nepal which was a reality singing competition organized by Nepal Television.

Chandra Raj Sharma was a prominent Nepali musician and composer, celebrated for his contributions to classical and modern Nepali music. Born on Falgun 24, 2000 BS (1943 AD) in Maitidevi, Kathmandu, he was the son of Sangeet Shiromani Yagya Raj Sharma, who introduced him to classical music. Chandra Raj Sharma pursued formal education in music, earning a Bachelor of Music degree from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, and later a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Throughout his career, he composed music for over 350 modern songs and sang more than 50. He gained fame for his work in Giti Natak (musical dramas) such as "Muna Madan," "Bhrikuti," and "Shree Krishna Lila," as well as Nepali movies like "Kumari" and "Jiwan Jyoti." He also served as a music teacher and held various positions in cultural institutions, including the Cultural Department of His Majesty's Government.

Paras Gazmer was a respected Nepali musician, composer, lyricist, and singer from Darjeeling, celebrated for his emotionally powerful songwriting and his unique ability to translate personal struggle into deeply moving music. Despite losing his eyesight at the age of one and a half due to measles, he rose to become one of the most influential musical voices of the Darjeeling hills.Born in Tindharey, Kurseong in 1962, Paras studied at the Kalimpong Blind School, where he learned guitar and developed his musical foundation. Entirely self‑taught, he composed, wrote, and arranged his own songs, drawing inspiration from lived experience, inner emotion, and the philosophy that “our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.”He gained widespread recognition with his acclaimed albums Sanjha Ko Gham (1993) and Mero Bhagya (1999), both of which left a lasting mark on Nepali music. His compositions often explored themes of longing, hardship, and the inner world of the differently‑abled, resonating deeply with audiences across Nepal, Darjeeling, Sikkim, and the Nepali diaspora.Paras Gazmer performed extensively across the hills and neighboring regions and was honored by various cultural organizations for his contributions. His legacy continues to be remembered as that of a musical icon who transformed adversity into art.