Top Five Nominees Announced for Best Female Playback Singer at 7th Sagarmatha Music Awards 2082

A competition for the best male and female singers is set to take place among Samikshya Adhikari, Benisa Paudel, Rita KC, Prashant Siwakoti, and Sujata KC. These artists have successfully made it to the top five for the Best Film Playback Singer category at the '7th Sagarmatha Music Award 2082'. One of them will receive the Best Female Singer Award.

The organizers, Artha Nepal Pvt. Ltd., announced the top five nominees across 24 categories under the main slogan: 'Honoring Nepali Art and Artists, Our Campaign is to Preserve and Promote Nepali Culture'. The top five were selected based on the decisions of the jury and the organizing committee, as stated in a press release issued by Artha Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

Program Coordinator Manoj Thapa informed that artists participated in this award across Film, Pop-Modern, and Folk & Dohori genres.

Program Chief Purushottam Basnet stated that at the 7th Sagarmatha Music Award 2082, a Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to a distinguished personality who has contributed to the field of Nepali music, and a Silver Journalism Honor will be awarded to a journalist active in arts journalism for over 25 years. The jury for the award, which honors journalists and artists working in the Nepali art sector, includes Key Singer Santosh Shrestha as Coordinator, Artist Sanam Kathayat, Litterateur Prakash Shrestha (Malika Keshari), Filmmaker Devendra Bajgai, and the organizing committee.

Artists nominated in the award can be voted for via Khalti. The award final ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Chaitra 25, at 3 PM at the National Dance Hall, Jamal, Kathmandu.

1. Best Film Playback Singing

1. Samikshya Adhikari – Bujhina Maile (Boksi Ko Ghar)

2. Benisa Paudel – Bihe Bhako Chhaina (Chhakka Panja 5)

3. Rita KC – Rima (Rima)

4. Prashant Siwakoti – Kandhekurri (Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi)

5. Sujata KC – Chha Bhane Maya (Rangi)

2. Best Film Songwriter

1. Rishiraj Acharya – Karnali Katoula (Draupadi)

2. Yadav Lamsal – Kasam Ko Battiko (Jwai Saab)

3. Navaraj Panta – Raiya Chandi Ko (Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi)

4. Ram Aviral Bista – Binjuri (Ghar Jwai)

5. Hark Saud – Makhamali Choli (Unto Sweater)

3. Best Film Music Composer

1. Jayen J Waiba – Chhadke Salaam (Behuli From Meghouli)

2. S.D. Yogi – Rukum Maikot (Khusma)

3. Ashish Aviral – Raiya Chandi Ko (Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi)

4. Arjun Pokhrel – Yo Manle (12 Gaun)

5. Karan Raj Karki – Darshan Gare (Pujar Sarki)

4. Best Pop/Modern Male Singer

1. Narayan Thapa – Audhi Man Paraye

2. CD Vijay Adhikari – Soltini

3. Umesh Muskan – Timrai Maya Lagcha

4. Pawan Rnabhat – Samjhinchu Timilai Pani

5. Rudra Shekhar Sharma – Ke Chha Oi Sannani

5. Best Pop/Modern Female Singer

1. Sumi Parajuli – Maya Garne Tarika

2. Reshma Pun – Mayaka Geet

3. Nita Acharya – Tante Gardai

4. Manmaya Pangeni – Aina Jastai Himal Herda

5. Ranu Niraula – Choli Dhakako

6. Best Pop/Modern Songwriter

1. Dr. Ramil Adhikari – Aau Euta Bacha Garau

2. Hemraj Tamang – Timi Mero Pran Hau

3. Rohan Paudel (Janak) – Jail Pani Sahula

4. Puskar Shah – Tate Gardai

5. Suman K Dhital – Sablai Aaphno Sochne Manchhe

7. Best Pop/Modern Music Composer

1. Shishir Yogi – Tate Gardai

2. Jeevan Sharma – Nirbadh Man

3. Rajendra Bajgai – Putali

4. Kamal Adhikari – Bagne Khola Ko Pani

5. Gyanendra Giri – Aau Euta Bacha Garau

8. Best Instrumental Performance

1. Suren Lama

2. Sunil Singh Nepali

3. Sandeep Karki

4. Bishal Paudel

9. Best Pop/Modern Female Model

1. Punam Shrestha – Timi Mero Pran Hau

2. Pratiskha Kafle – Audhi Man Paraye

3. Sujina Gole – Kati Maya Garchu Timilai

4. Puja Thakur – Janu Ta Parchha Ek Din

5. Sajina Lamichhane – Dekhepachhi

10. Best Pop/Modern Male Model

1. Prajwalraj Bhatta – Audhi Man Paraye

2. Badal Ghimire – Haari Sake

3. Anshu Burma – Bhupu Maya Returns

4. Pravas Lama – Kati Maya Garchu Timilai

5. Kundan Gupta – Duniya Jaldai Chha

11. Best Folk & Dohori Singer (Male)

1. Nirmal Kumar Shahi – Ukhumai Banayo

2. Raju Dhakal – Khola Salal

3. Suresh Anjan – Biheko Nimto

4. Purushottam Gaire – Bainiko Ka Paro

5. Sagar Ale – Bujhena Mayale Pyar Gaseko

12. Best Folk & Dohori Singer (Female)

1. Ishwal Sanjyal – Etti Maya

2. Kala Gurung – Gharbare Maya

3. Shanti Shahi – Jowan Malai Deu

4. Simran Pariyar – Bainiko Ka Payo

5. Ritu Bohora – Paisa Jogana

13. Best Folk & Dohori Lyrics

1. Deepak Adhikari – Yo Junima

2. Netra Aryal – Jowan Malai Deu

3. Sher Saud – Etti Maya

4. Kamal Khanal – Tali Bajaideu

5. Roshan Regmi – Ae Ba Ho Malai

14. Best Folk & Dohori Tune/Music

1. Shiva Kamchha Magar – Gharbare Maya

2. Ramesh Pariyar – Ukhumai Banayo

3. Suprim Bishwakarma – Timro Mitho Boli

4. Roshan Singh – Are Aammai Mare

5. Manjit Pahadi – Chiso Chisoma

15. Best Folk & Dohori Female Model

1. Asha Bishwakarma – Timro Mitho Boli

2. Asmita Jureli – Bujhena Mayale Pyar Gaseko

3. Sanchita Bolakhe – Ghampani Ko Chhata

4. Sarita Dhankuti – Dil Ko Dhoka

5. Aarushi Magar – Jhyappai

16. Best Folk & Dohori Male Model

1. Abhishek Khadka – Jowan Malai Deu

2. Suresh Koli – Jhyappai

3. Bimal Adhikari – Ma Ta Sojhi Gaunki

4. Kailash Kathayat – Etti Maya

5. Sahin Prajapati – Malai Tyahi Bani Man Parchha

17 Best Choreography

1. Sandeep Bhujel – Kacho Rani Bel

2. Rahul Shah – Kiss Kiss

3. Anil Rai – Lukuni

4. Rajaram Sinkhada – Pashmina Ko Sal

5. Losina Shakya – Jhim Jhimauane Aankha

18. Best Newcomer Singing (Pop/Modern/Folk)

1. Sarju Ranjit – Etti Maya

2. Madan Bam – Timi Mero Hau

3. Ashma Dulal – Mero Baba

4. Shivaji Pariyar – Baglung Gudyo Ratri Bus

5. Mina NP – Manma Ke Chha

19. Best Pop/Modern Newcomer Model

1. Gita Panthi – Mitho Mitho Manka Kura

2. Isha Pariyar – Chuna Lagayera

3. Sahishma Khadka – Jenteten Chali Rachha

4. Anisa Adhikari – Lekhanta Kalpana Nai Nagareko

5. Grishma Poudel – Alvida

20. Best Folk & Dohori Newcomer Model

1. Rachana Neupane – Tali Bajaideu

2. Anju Sunar – Galbandi

3. Kusum Kunwar – Ma Ta Sojhi Gaunki

4. Ashika Ghimire – Chiso Chisoma

21. Best Child Talent

1. Aryan Pande – Mero Anurodh Ma

2. Paridhi Khatiwada – Gharki Phulbari

3. Prince Bam – Lagu Aushadh Biruddha Maha Abhiyan

4. Alex Khadka – Divorce

5. Inov Gurung – Rodhighar

22 Best Music Video Cinematographer

1. Rupesh Thapa – Naach Naach

2. Mahesh Mahara – Timrai Maya Lagcha

3. Prakash Khadka – Kati Maya Garchu Timilai

4. Utsav Dahal – Timro Sathma

5. Dipak Giri – Aina Jastai Himal

23. Best Music Video Editor

1. Bikash Dahal – Timi Mero Pran Hau

2. Kalpesh Bishwakarma – Sath Dine Manchhe Yesto Hos

3. Amrit Chapagai – Samjhinchu Timilai Pani

4. Manoj Karki – Lahure Laine Kere

5. Min Rawal – Timro Mankko

24. Best Music Video Director

1. Jerry Bhandari – Khola Salal

2. Sher Saud – Etti Maya

3. Kiran Shrestha – Tate Gardai

4. Pravin Thapa – Are Aammai Mare

5. Niren Shrestha – Jaam Kanchhi Railaima