Himalayan International Award Nominations Announced

Kathmandu. Nita Acharya, Samiksha Adhikari, Sarika Ghimire, Pabitra Gurung and Babita Bhattarai will compete for the best singer. These singers have been nominated in the top five modern song singers of the sixth edition of the Himalayan International Award. In the male singer category, Roshan Tamatta, Suraj Shrestha, Jhalak Bibash, Suresh Lama, and Sougat Jung Thapa are nominated.

This is the sixth edition of the Himalayan International Award, which has been organized for the past five years with the main slogan 'Honoring creators of language, literature, art and culture, our campaign'. The award ceremony will be held on July 19th at Yangyang, Sikkim, with Gita Adhikari as the coordinator. The award includes modern, pop, and folk-duet songs.

At the award ceremony, special long-term dedication awards will be presented to distinguished artists who have contributed to Nepali music for a long time, special awards will be given to musicians who have made significant contributions to music, and journalists who write in the field of art will also be honored, informed Ganesh Subedi, Chairman of the award. A child prodigy will also be presented with the Rajing Star Award at the program.

Here are the top five nominations

Best Lyricist (Modern)

Prakash Subedi - Naaide Yaad

DP Khanal - Bujhe Hunchha Kura

SK Bamjan - Jaha Jaha Timi

Dr. Bilol Pokharel - Chira Chira Bho

Narayan Nepal - Varko Chhayale

Baburam Shrestha - Khojdani Aafunolai Bhetoun Sakina

Best Composer (Modern)

Kamal Adhikari - Tyo Mitho Pal

Rajkumar Bagar - Timro Saathma

Deepak Sharma - Pareli Pareli

Hari Lamsal - Jail Pani Sahunla-2

CD Bijay Adhikari - Chahere Hundai Maya

Best Singer (Modern)

Roshan Tamatta - Mero Muto Jalyo

Suraj Shrestha - Maya Pyaro Bho

Jhalak Bibash - Jamana Kharab Chha

Suresh Lama - Tyo Mitho Pal

Sougat Jung Thapa - Mayajal Mohani

Best Modern Song Singer

Nita Acharya - Tate Tate Gardai

Samiksha Adhikari - Chahere Hundai Maya

Sarika Ghimire - Gun Bhulyau

Pabitra Gurung - Fatteko Man

Babita Bhattarai - Band Gagyau Timile

Best New Model

Kundan Gupta - Vanamara

Mohit B.K. - Kasam Timro Kasam

Apeksha Singh - Muiyalai Dekhesi

Aarti Budha - Kathmandu Basyaki

Gita Panthi - Mitha Mitha Manka Kura

Best Model Female (Modern)

Sunisa Bajgai - Mero Karim

Srishti Khadka - Pardesh

Jharana Risal - Chheuma Na Aau Kanchhi Timi

Kabita Neupane - Chahere Hundai Maya

Pooja Thakur - Janu Ta Parcha Ek Din

Best Model (Male)

Binod Shrestha - Shokakul

Sanjit Bhandari - Khadakaji Ki Chhori

Rajan Ale - Malai Naruwaau

Birendra Naubhagye - Kaski Tirai Ghar Chha

Mukesh Gurung - Parana

Best Model Folk/Pop (Female)

Asmita Jurli - Jun Chheuma Ke Ho Ra Tara

Usha Subedi - Ma Ta Timro Hoina Mayalu

Rina Thapa Magar - Jaale Rumal

Gita Dhungana - Ekkai Bitta Ko Duri

Asmita Puri - Sailo Run Bhulma Chha

Best Duet Singing

Nishan Bhattarai/Elina Chauhan - Junai Jharu

Shadash Samvahamphe/Rachana Rimal - Sinki Achar

Anju Panta/Shiva Sangam Rai - Eklo Parani

Ranjan Rai/Anu Chaudhary - Timi Mero Pran Hau

Tarabir Pande/Milan Newa - Kasto Fashion

Best Composer (Folk Pop)

Shankar Thapa Smile - Bujhe Hunchha Kura

Rajendra Bajgai - Khadakaji Ki Chhori

Bhim BC - Pauju Ko Chham Chham

Umesh Muskan - Yeti Thulo Sansarmai

Suresh Rana - Maya Garne Jodi

Best Folk Pop Singing (Male)

Chhabin Gurung - Mero Pyaro Sikkim

Prakash Jung Karki - Herda Herdai

Badal Thapa - Maya Garne Jodi

Yogesh Kaji - Gagari

Mukesh Katuwal - Thaha Chha Malai

Folk Pop Singing (Female)

Manju Lawati - Lekaimaa Phoolne Lali Gurans

Sajja Chaulagain - Khadakaji Ki Chhori

Reshma Pun - Mayaka Geet

Rozina Basnet - Maya Garne Jodi

Elina Chauhan - Doshi Haina

Best Cinematographer

Ajay Regmi - Naaide Yaad

Rupesh Thapa - Nach Bhai Nach

Deepak Giri - Chahere Hundai Maya

Mahesh Mahara - Samjhinchu Timilai Pani

Utsav Dahal - Timi Mero Pran Hau

Best Director

Janak Singh - Chahere Hundai Maya

Pooja Thkuri - Mero Kohi Chha

Pravin Thapa - Ma Ta Timro Hoina Mayalu

Maheshwar Samvahamphe - Junai Jharu

Krishna Rupakheti - Hridayaki Rani

Best Editor

Amrit Chapagain - Pardesh

Binod Bam - Mayalu Ko Sindo

Manoj Karki - Maya Moha

Bikash Dahal - Aina Jasto Himal Herda

Kalpesh Bishwakarma - Pahilo Hanso Pahilo Bol

Best Choreographer

Punam Shrestha - Radhika

Pabitra Acharya - Kammar Jhukejhula

Sion Shrestha - Sikka Noteima

Roshan B.K. - Nach Nach Bhai

Sandip Bhujel - Lalupate Ful Tipe

Best Language Speaker

Sunil Nepali - Deuda (Singing) Pirimka Khel

Ishwar Magiya - Newari (Singing) Chha Tise Nitopana

Seru Baraili - Purweli (Composition) Udi Jane Saas

Manju Thapa - Purweli (Singing) Lekaima Phoolne Lalima

Pramod Digi - Deuda (Singing) Rupsya Patali

Best Folk-duet Singer/Singer

Ivesal Sanjal - Iti Maya

Januka Tamang - Aakha Lako

Mitharam Khatri - Lalitpure Dai

Karuna Rai - Pardeshi Ko Dukhi Jivan

Suraj KC - Galbandi Ko Chheu

Binod Danuwar - Udima Jane Saas

Best Makeup

Amrit Marhatta - Jaha Jaha Timi

Subash Timilsina - Joban Suinkela

Bikram Gautam - E Maya

Nanda Adhikari - Sinki Achar

Sarita Magar - Bhetna Aau Hai Sajhaima