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Hercules Basnet is a music director, lyricist, singer and composer born and raised in Kamal Pokhari in the capital city of Nepal. Hercules Basnet has been the man behind some of the most beautiful movie soundtracks in the last five years. While he has been active since long, he started making it big in 2014 when his Jerryy soundtracks, 'K Yo Maya Ho' and 'Chahanchu Timilai', came out. And well, as they say, the rest is history.

Born in february 5, 1988. Bred in Kathmandu Valley. Started performing at the age of 5. After ending up as the second runner up in national level broadcasted singing competition 'Nepal Star - 2005' at the age of 16 ; continued music studies in Kathmandu University later in affiliation with SOAS ( University of London ). Currently studying Masters in music. Field of expertise in occidental and oriental music in general. Which includes Music - research, business, analysis; musicology, singing-song writing, composing, arranging & production ( contemporary styles, orchestration, background scoring, vocal designing ). Instrumentalist of guitar, piano ( contemporary Jazz, classical ), Vocal ( styles: Khayal, Dhrupad, Belcanto - tenor, rock-pop, R&B, Rap ), local instruments ( Dhimay baja, madal, Sarangi )

V. Balsara (Vistas Ardeshir Balsara) is revered as the first music director of Nepali cinema and the pioneering architect who shaped the earliest sound, rhythm, and emotional identity of Nepali film music. His compositions for Aama (1964), Nepal’s first feature film produced in Nepal, established the musical soul of an entire industry.Born in India and trained under legendary maestros such as Ustad Mushtaq Hussain, Master Ghulam Haider, and Khemchand Prakash, Balsara began his musical journey in 1942 with the Hindi film Badal. He became an independent music director with Circus Girl (1943) and went on to compose for 32 Bengali, 12 Hindi, and 3 Nepali films, along with more than 200 albums, showcasing mastery over piano, melodica, Univox, and several other instruments.His entry into Nepali cinema came when director Hira Singh Khatri decided to record the music of Aama in Calcutta. Balsara not only composed the first Nepali film songs but also introduced and shaped the voices of Shiv Shankar Manandhar, Tara Devi, and Pushpa Nepali in playback singing. His melodies for the lyrics of M.B.B. Shah and Laxman Lohani gave Nepali cinema its first musical fragrance.He returned for Hijo Aaja Bholi and later Parivartan, a landmark film that truly transformed Nepali film music. Through Parivartan, Balsara brought Narayan Gopal into playback singing, introduced Mira Rana, expanded Tara Devi’s musical range, and collaborated with writers like Chetan Karki and Tirtha Shrestha.The song “Bujhnai Sakenau Timile Mero Aankha Ko Bhaka” became an immortal milestone in Nepali film music, while “Bainiko Daya Chha Bhane Rodhigahr Dai Nachyo Nabhane” blended folk essence with cinematic sound in a groundbreaking way.Quiet, visionary, and deeply devoted to his craft, Balsara shaped not only melodies but also artists, opportunities, and the very direction of Nepali film music. His contribution remains foundational—etched in gratitude and golden memory.He passed away on 23 March 2005, but his melodies continue to echo as the first sweet remembrance of Nepali cinema’s musical journey.

Prabhavan J a multi interested personality had passed his Vocal test for Radio Nepal in B.S 2052, (1995 A.D).  He is a musician- composer, lyricist, singer and a script writer who has played a role in popularizing Nepali music with most of his songs containing social messages. His Music Video direction has enriched the world of music and enthralled the audiences with his masterful artistry. Their soulful rendering has brought solace to many a heart. He is admired for his spontaneously scribbling words and presenting it beautifully with soothing music and heart touching videos. He has struggled to keep his interest alive in Nepali folk songs, romantic songs, social awareness songs etc. He also gives back ground music to popular tele serials etc. His love for music on one hand and love for the country on the other has made him create his own space to get out of the commercial world to do something different which helps to bring about awareness among people on social issues and at the same time entertain. He is particular on the projects that he wants to get involved with. He believes in Perfection at work which has been his identity and always likes to remain in low Profile. Besides music he is also involved with movie direction.  He is working with some living Legends for projects on National Interest.