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Sony Ghale (Miss Nepal Earth 2025), Urusha Bhandari (Miss Nepal International 2025), and Deepshikha Nepal (Miss Nepal Cosmo 2025) came together for a conversation beyond the crown, covering advocacy, identity, purpose, and what it truly means to represent Nepal on a global stage.

Creators’ मेला 2026: From Vision to Venture features Nepali content creators Elena Don, Shrishes Manandhar (Beman Baccha), and Anup Chau. They are known for their comedy skits and cultural commentary on Instagram and TikTok, with collaborations highlighting everyday Nepali life and youth culture.

Dr. Badri Rijal and Dr. Anil Bikram Karki are leading figures in Nepal’s medical leadership. Dr. Rijal, a trauma surgeon and NMA Senior Vice President, is known for strengthening trauma care and advocating doctors’ safety and rights, while Dr. Karki, NMA President and Nepal’s first DM Clinical Hematology graduate, leads national medical advocacy and advances specialized blood-care services.

Siwangi Pradhan, a fashion designer celebrated for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern bridal couture, and Priyanka Karki, one of Nepal’s most loved actress, filmmakers known for her impactful work in film.

Creators’ मेला 2026: From Vision to Venture brings together Ekata D. Tandukar, Nepalgunjiya, and Sabin Magar, representing ethical influence, community storytelling, and creator-led entrepreneurship, showcasing how purpose-driven ideas evolve into sustainable ventures shaping Nepal’s creator economy.

Binod Chaudhary is Nepal’s first billionaire and chairman of CG Corp Global. He is a philanthropist, author, and politician, recognized for the Kalinga International Living Legend Award and his contributions to business, education, and disaster relief.

Shibir Shakya, Director and technical leader at International Sound Service (ISS), Rabin Shrestha, Owner and Director of Events at LOD (Lord of the Drinks) and Rajat Das, Founder of RA Designs and Business Head at VF Sets & Space. Together, they represent a new generation of creators and business leaders shaping Nepal’s global entertainment and experience-design platforms.

Sudeep Bhaju is a Kathmandu-based filmmaker, best known for his documentary “Dimag Ghochne Manche” a powerful documentary chronicling the life and legacy of Ujjwal Thapa. Joining him is Aalok Subedi, a Nepali legal-tech entrepreneur and the CEO of MeroAdda, Nepal’s leading legal platform which provides free legal Q&A services, practical legal guides, and compliance tools for SMEs.

Dr. Pramod Jaiswal is a Nepali geopolitical and strategic affairs expert focused on South Asian politics and Nepal’s foreign policy. A JNU-trained international relations scholar, he is the Research Director at NIICE and is widely cited for his analysis of Nepal–India–China relations and regional power dynamics.

Asmi Shrestha, Miss Nepal World 2016, and Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the U.S. Embassy Nepal, are joined here to talk about Creator's मेला by U.S. Embassy Nepal to celebrate the power of creators, explore the future of digital storytelling, and highlight the impact of content in Nepal.

Utsav Rasaili is an online media personality, best known as the host of the popular YouTube channel “Ramailo Chha,” where he interviews celebrities and discusses entertainment news from Nepal. He began his career in journalism and TV before starting his own platform. He has built a significant social media following through his digital content.

Pradip Paudel is a Nepali Congress politician and Member of Parliament for Kathmandu-5. A former president of the Nepal Student Union and central committee member since 2014, he served as Minister of Health and Population (2024–2025), implementing health-sector reforms, expanding public cancer care, and rolling out nationwide vaccination programs.

Hon. Bablu Gupta is a Nepali politician and activist who became Nepal’s youngest Minister of Youth and Sports, symbolizing a generational shift in governance. Known for youth representation, transparency through live-streamed meetings, and social activism, he also leads the volunteer group 100’s Group.

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is a Nepali politician from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), elected to the House of Representatives from Kathmandu‑8. He serves as Deputy Leader of the RSP Parliamentary Party and previously held the position of Minister of Youth and Sports. Shrestha is known for his focus on legislative strategy, party coordination, and reform-oriented politics.

Ranju Darshana is a Nepali politician and social activist, known for making history as the youngest female mayoral candidate in Kathmandu in 2017. She served as General Secretary of the Bibeksheel Sajha Party, which formally merged into the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in late 2025 as part of a consolidation of alternative political forces ahead of the 2026 elections.

Dr. Chandra Kant (CK) Raut is a Nepali politician and former secessionist leader, best known for founding the Janamat Party and advocating for Madhesh rights. A former engineer and academic, he rose to prominence through the Free Madhesh movement before renouncing separatism and entering mainstream politics in 2019. Raut is regarded as a controversial yet influential figure in contemporary Nepali...

Naresh Bhattarai, popularly known as “Mic Jibi,” is a prominent Nepali media personality, radio broadcaster, television producer, lyricist, and actor, with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. Widely acknowledged for his influence in Nepali media and entertainment, he has written more than 300 songs and has hosted and produced numerous impactful radio and television programs through...

Aayush Shrestha is a stand-up comedian, writer, and content creator. He is a co-founder of the comedy group Comedy Tuk Tuk and has played a key role in developing the Nepali stand-up scene, including organizing open mic events. Shrestha first gained wide recognition through his viral YouTube comedy acts and appeared in parody shows like Baaki Samachar.

Purushottam Yadav is a Nepali Gen Z activist from Siraha, who rose to prominence during the September Gen-Z Protest as a key organiser, digital mobiliser. Initiator of the viral “Wake Up Nepal” campaign. He recently entered mainstream politics by joining the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in December 2025.

Dr. Mukul Dhakal is a Nepali physician and healthcare administrator who served as the founding General Secretary and spokesperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (2022–2024). He significantly contributed to the development and management of Raskot Hospital through the Rabi Lamichhane Foundation. He later parted ways with RSP following internal disagreements regarding party direction and leadership...

Anna Sharma and director Sudepta Adhikari team up for Ramita Ko Pirati, a female-centric film about modern love, heartbreak, and relationships, releasing Feb 6, 2025. Produced under SHERO Films and starring Anna Sharma alongside Dhiraj Magar. With its teaser and “Timi Bhayea Kafi” creating buzz, the duo ushers a new wave of women-led, authentic storytelling in Nepali cinema.

Nitesh Rohit (AnimeCon India) and Rohit Shrestha (Otaku Jatra) are key figures behind the rise of anime conventions in South Asia, popularizing Japanese anime in India and Nepal through cosplay, screenings, gaming zones, artist alleys, and creative workshops empowering youth, supporting local artists, and boosting pop-culture tourism.

Mukesh Awasthi, of Dadeldhura, Pawan Shahi, from Kalikot, and Krishna Sunuwar, became symbols of Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising when they were shot and heavily injured while standing up for a cause. On September 8, 2025, as thousands of young Nepalis filled the streets with chants for accountability, transparency, and real change, these three Gen-Zs found themselves at the epicenter of a moment that shook...

Pradeep Shahi, a British-Nepalese filmmaker and founder of SHY Productions, presents EKLO - I, Nepal’s first large-scale sci-fi thriller, featuring Kabita Nepali a national Wushu champion and Himalayan Roadies Season 7 gang leader who makes her action-packed film debut performing all her own stunts, alongside veteran actor and senior pilot Vijay Lama. The film is set to release on January 1, 2026.

Ojaswi Thapa, is a Nepalese entrepreneur and Gen Z activist who became a key communications strategist during the September 2025 Gen-Z protests. He managed social media messaging, promoted anti-corruption, non-violence, and youth empowerment, and emerged as a leading voice for Nepal’s youth.