Wangden Sherpa

Sunita Karki is a Nepali singer and television program producer/presenter known for her active contribution to the Nepali music industry and her long-running association with Nepal Television. Her work spans modern Nepali songs, lok‑pop, devotional music, and television presentation, making her a multi‑platform media personality.As a singer, she has released numerous songs across genres—modern, lok‑pop, purbeli, and devotional—consistently appearing on YouTube channels under her own name. Her catalog includes songs such as “Mero Yo Jeewan Maya,” “Karnali Pari,” “Chyangba Ko Boli,” “Ghumna Laijau,” and several Shiva bhajans, reflecting a versatile vocal identity.Parallel to her singing career, Karki has been featured as a program presenter/producer on Nepal Television, most visibly through the musical program “Sur Sadhana”, where she appears on‑screen hosting, presenting, or performing. Multiple verified images show her in the NTV studio environment, confirming her role in national broadcast media.

Ganesh Parajuli is a Nepali singer and composer with a career spanning over 25 years. He has recorded more than 100 songs for Radio Nepal, many of which are preserved in its library. His music covers a range of genres, including modern, classical, folk, and patriotic songs. His first recorded song, "Kehi Khusi Ka Din Pani", was produced in 1988 at Altra Sound Studio, which later became Music Nepal. Some of his most popular songs include "Timilai Apanau Bhanera", "Maya Phool Ho Maya Pat Ho", and "Suna Maya Jadai Chhu Ma Tadha". Ganesh Parajuli has performed internationally, traveling to over a dozen countries for musical tours. He has also received multiple awards, including Nai Kala Nidhi Sangeet Samman (2061 B.S.) and recognition from Ilam Municipality as the best singer of the year (2045 B.S.).

Purna Rai is a rising Nepali singer-songwriter known for his emotionally resonant lyrics and a unique blend of folk and modern pop sounds. Born on June 20, 1997, in Dharan, Nepal, he grew up in a musical family and began composing and performing from a young age. He made his debut with the single “Ma” in 2019, but it was “Manaka Kura” in 2021 that catapulted him into the spotlight, amassing over 16 million views on YouTube. His other notable tracks include “Biram,” “Ma Frustrated Nepali,” “Dhurwa Tara,” and “Kalo Seto”, many of which reflect personal experiences, social commentary, and heartfelt storytelling. Rai’s music often explores themes of love, longing, and cultural identity. He’s also known for his introspective songwriting process—he once described music as a form of meditation and a way to process life’s highs and lows.

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.