The 15th Bindabasini Music Awards 2081 has announced its top five nominations across various categories, honoring excellence in Nepali music. In the Best Lok Dohori Singer (Male) category, the nominees are Kushal Belbase for Feriyau Mayalu, Arjun Sapkota for Basyau Alakkai, Subash Khatri for Timrai Maya Chha, Chetan Gautam for Haseko Photo, and Mahesh Kumar for Badhai Chha Baimani. Similarly, the Best Lok Dohori Song category includes Kanya Rashi by Narayan Gyawali, Feriyau Mayalu by Shiva Subedi, Dukha Satamla by Santosh Sapkota, Ma Ta Marne Ho by Anish Dhawadi, and Hiyarai by Binod Bajurali.
In the Best Lok Dohori Music category, Prasad Lamichhane’s Bhagyama Rahechha, Arjun Sapkota’s Basyau Alakkai, Mukunda Poudel’s Hulaki, Khem Pun’s Marne Sui Laideu, and Khem Century’s Tallo Bato have made it to the nominations list. Likewise, the Best Modern Music category features Chhau Ni Timi Aaha by Shreedhar Adhikari, Yeuta Majhi by Saroj Koirala, Yo Chhoto Jindagi by Dipakraj Bishwakarma, Ma Kholiko Bagar by CL Sharma, and Rimai Sailee by Nayan Sharma.
In addition to celebrating new and popular talents, the awards also recognize individuals who have made lifelong contributions to Nepali music and culture. This year, the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Rajendra Thapa. Sangeeta Shakya will receive the Sangeet Sadhana Samman, Shirish Devkota will be honored with the Jhalakman Lok Sangeet Samman, Nisha Deshar will be recognized with the Premdhoj Sangeet Ratna Samman, and Sharada Thapa will be awarded the Kala Patrakarita Samman. The Bindabasini Music Awards continue to stand as a prestigious platform that uplifts and honors the rich musical heritage of Nepal.
