Nephop is the Nepalese form of hip hop. Its major elements include alternative hip hop, avant-grade hip hop, breakbeat, freestyling and DJing. Rap culture was introduced in Nepal through electronic DJs mixing the classical Nepalese songs with the Western urban style in the early eighties. Later, it took the form of artists releasing songs with commercial beats in the 1990s.
Nepathya is a Nepalese folk rock band that was formed in the early 1990s. Nepathya was formed by Deepak Rana, Bhim Poon and Amrit Gurung while studying in Kathmandu, Nepal. The band has enjoyed both commercial and critical success. Nepathya are known for their contemporary songs with strong ties to indigenous music and lyrics using dialects from rural Nepal.
Jharna Bajracharya is a Nepalese actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Nepal 1997.
Bhupendra Man Sherchan, popularly known as Bhupi Sherchan (1937–1989) was a Nepali poet and academician. He is one of the most beloved and widely read Nepali poets. He was awarded the Sajha Puraskar for his 1969 poetry collection Ghumne Mech Mathi Andho Manche, which remains his most popular work.
Mitrasen Thapa Magar, popularly known as Master Mitrasen, was a singer and songwriter of Nepali folk music from Dharamshala, India. He was also a dramatist and social worker. Leaving the Indian Army in early age for the upliftment of Nepali music, his contribution to different fields of Indian Gorkha and Nepalese society is remarkable.
Nikhil uprety or Nikhil Uprety is a Nepalese film actor, film director, producer and martial artist. One of the most popular and successful actors in history of Nepali Cinema, he is known for his action drama movies and social drama movies. During his prime year, he was the highest paid actor in the industry and was also known for performing the stunts of his movies on his own and is the most critically acclaimed action movie star of Nepalese cinema.
Kailash Bahadur Basnet, better known as Bachchu Kailash is a singer, composer and lyricist of Nepali Music. He displayed virtuoso with his songwriting skills in which his lyrics often provoked a subject from a different perspective and highly poetic form; adding with his unique tenor voice made him highly popular.
Ek Number Ko Pakhe is a 1999 Nepali film directed by Kishor Rana Magar. The film stars Rajesh Hamal and Karishma Manandhar in lead roles with an ensemble of supporting cast including Ramesh Upreti, Jal Shah, Neer Shah, Basundhara Bhusal, Ravi Shah and Dinesh D.C.
Samragyee Rajya Laxmi Shah, credited as Samragyee RL Shah, is a Nepalese film actress who works in Nepali cinema. Shah is the recipient of several awards, including one NFDC National Film Awards and one NEFTA Film Awards.
Kali Prasad Baskota is a Nepali singer, musician and lyricist. Baskota has also judged in Four season of Nepali Reality show Nepal Idol. Baskota has also judged a child reality show called "sa re ga ma pa lil champs Nepal".
Udesh Chandra Shrestha known as Udesh Shrestha is a Nepali pop singer, music composer, songwriter, music arranger & background scorer. Born in Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok Nepal, he was the fifth child of Ram Pyari Shrestha and Ram Shrestha.
Surke Thaili Khai or Surke Thaili is a Nepalese song by Rajan Raj Shiwakoti, Anju Panta, Raju Biswokarma, released on August 6, 2015. It was a single from soundtrack album Woda Number 6 (2015). The song was produced by Deepak Raj Giri, Kedar Ghimire, Deepa Shree Niraula and Jeetu Nepal. It is the second most viewed Nepalese song in YouTube currently viewing over 24 million. In the music video of the track features actors including Deepak Raj Giri, Priyanka Karki, Dipa Shree Niraula, Kedar Ghimire, Sitaram Kattel and Dayahang Rai.
Bartika Eam Rai is a Nepalese born-American singer-songwriter based in New York City.
Sajjan Raj Vaidya is a Nepali singer and a full stack web developer and works at Infodevelopers Pvt Ltd. He is a symphony of expressive vocals, intricate metaphors and anomalous song structures arriving at the crescendo as a complete musical journey. And rose to prominence after the release of his singles "Hawaijahaj" (2016) and "Chitthi Bhitra" (2018). One of his most widely known singles is "Hataarindai, Bataasindai". His release, titled "BLYHL", was released in February 2020. His song, "Phutki Janey Jovan" released on 16 May 2020 shows various clips of people during the COVID-19 pandemic all around the world, with a special emphasis on Nepali people. He then released "Lukaamaari" on January 1, 2021. After 3 months of "Lukaamaari", he released his next song, "Ultaa Paailaa". He also released the songs "Parkhaai" and "Naganya Maya" by the time, he released his two new singles "Sasto Mutu" and "Ek Sarvanaam" at the beginning of 2022, followed by a series of 2023 hits: "Dhairya," "Hyatteri," "Aayen Ma," "Nothing In My Head Besides Timi," "Ujeli," and "Suna Kaanchi." In 2024, he unveiled "Malaai Chaana Na" and "Ghumi Phiri," with his latest single "Nepali Angreji" showcasing his exploration of language. Vaidya is set to embark on his "Ekaadeshmaa 2024 Nepal" tour, spanning multiple cities during the festive season. He has just released a lighthearted new single titled "9841" just ahead of the Ekaadeshmaa event.
Surakshya Panta is a Nepalese actress, creative director, and producer. She made her acting debut in Alok Nembang's 2015 film Ajhai Pani in a supporting role. Panta gained fame for her performance in Dhanapati and has also appeared in critically acclaimed Nepali films such as Gopi and Aama. She made her international debut in the Italian movie The Eight Mountains, directed by Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch.
Pooja Sharma is a Nepalese actress, producer and also singer known for her work in the Nepalese film industry. Sharma debuted as an actress in 3 Lovers (2012) where she appeared as a supporting actress. She appeared in the leading role in Madhumash, alongside actor Aaryan Sigdel. Sharma gained recognition after her role in Ajhai Pani. The turning point in her career came from the movie Prem Geet, which she co-starred in with Pradeep Khadka. Since then, she has starred in Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu opposite Paul Shah, which was also her first production venture. Her next film was Ramkahani, a multistarrer directed by Sudarshan Thapa. With these achievements, she has established herself as a leading actress in Nepali film industry.
Girish Khatiwada is a Nepalese rapper, radio, television personality, and vlogger. He is consistently cited as the first rapper of Nepal and was labeled the "Godfather of Nephop" by The Diplomat Magazine. Khatiwada started his career at the age of 15 with his first track "Meaningless Rap" in 1994 and became mainstream with his counterpart Pranil Timalsena with other tracks like “ Ma yesto chu”Timi Jaha Pani Jaanchhau, Malai Bhot Deu, Hami Dherai Sana Chhu. Today, besides his career in the Nepalese rap music scene, Khatiwada is also one of the most influential vloggers from Nepal.
Makaiko Kheti is a 1920 lost literary work by Krishna Lal Adhikari. Adhikari had been inspired to write a book about maize cultivation after reading an Indian book that a friend had given him. With permission from Nepali Bhasha Prakashini Samiti, the book was released in July 1920, with 1,000 copies being printed. Detractors accused the book of containing double entendres which purportedly attacked the Rana dynasty that had ruled over the Kingdom of Nepal since 1846. Adhikari was sentenced to nine years in prison, where he died.
Krishna Lal Adhikari was a Nepali author best known for publishing Makaiko Kheti (1920), a book about maize cultivation that was accused of being treasonous. He was sentenced to nine years in prison and died in jail. After his death, he was recognised as the first "literary martyr" in Nepal. Tinlal Park in Manthali, Ramechhap, is named after him.
Prem Raja Mahat is a Nepalese folk singer. He has sung songs like Bajho Khet Ma, Paan Ko Paat, Balla Paryo Nirmaya, and Simsime Panima, which are considered timeless Nepali classics. He is also renowned for playing sarangi, a traditional instrument from Nepal used primarily in folk music.
