Dr Sanduk Ruit - Eye Surgeon
Recipient of the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award, medical director of Til Ganga Eye Hospital, Dr Sanduk Ruit is a man of great vision and capacity. He was also awarded Asian of the Year 2006 by Readers Digest.

Samrat Upadhyay - Writer
The first Nepali fiction writer in English to be published in the West, author Samrat Upadhyay of Arresting God in Kathmandu , The Guru of Love and The Royal Ghosts is also the recipient of the Whiting Writers Award.

Appa Sherpa - Mountaineer
Courageous Appa Sherpa is a Guinness World Record holder. With his 16 th summit atop Mount Everest , he is considered the most expert high altitude climber in the world.

Rajesh Hamal - Actor
Superstar of Nepali cinema, Rajesh Hamal has a huge fan following across the country. Well spoken, intelligent and creative, he also endorses several brands in Nepal .

Nima Rumba - Singer/Actor
Good looks, great voice and a charming personality make Nima Rumba a popular youth icon in Nepal .

Bhushan Dahal - Television Personality
His shows have a distinct edge, he has held audiences enthralled with his creativity and spark and continues to do so. Bhushan Dahal is a name synonymous with television in the country.

Gagan Thapa - Student Activist /Politician
Firebrand student activist, Gagan Thapa (Nepali Congress) is perhaps among the most popular pro-democracy leaders of contemporary Nepal . He believes that the youth of the country are agents of change.

Narayan Wagle -Journalist
Editor of the country's leading newspaper, Kantipur daily, Narayan Wagle is also the author of the best selling novel, Palpasa Café. A nature enthusiast, Wagle also has a keen interest in folk music, photography and script writing.

Dr Bhagwan Koirala - Heart Surgeon
Director of Ganga Lal Heart Institute, Dr Bhagwan Koirala is a god sent saviour of many hearts. Among the most reputed cardiac surgeons in the country, Dr Koirala is the only surgeon in Nepal trained to perform paediatric and adult heart operations.

Kiran Manandhar - Artist
Kiran Manandhar's foray into the world of arts began 20 years ago; today he is an eminent artist recognised for his works at national and international levels.

Girija Prasad Koirala - Politician
He heads Nepal 's largest political party and has been active in politics for over 60 years. Girija Prasad Koirala has contributed extensively to the country's growth, development and democracy. He has held the office of prime minister of the country several times.

Dr Bhola Rijal - Gynaecologist
A dedicated professional of high calibre, Dr Bhola Rijal is a senior and renowned gynaecologist and obstetrician and the chairperson of Om Hospital and Research Centre. He has raised his voice in support of legalising abortion in Nepal and has contributed extensively towards infertility research in Nepal .

Dr Shashank Koirala - Eye Specialist
A noted opthamologist, Dr Shashank Koirala is also an active politician with Nepali Congress.

Binod Chaudhary - Business Leader
A leading businessman, Binod Chaudhary stands at the helm of Chaudhary group, a conglomerate of 40 businesses with an investment outlay of over 250 million dollars. Additionally he is also the president of CNI.

Raju Lama - Singer
Lead singer of Mongolian Hearts, Raju Lama is a sensational success. He is looked up to as an idol by many, many young and upcoming singers.

Sunil Pokharel - Theatre Artiste
He is the actor who has redefined theatre for Nepal . Highly versatile and creative, Sunil Pokharel is director of the Aarohan Theatre Group and founder of Gurukul. He is passionate about his work and it shows!

Nirnaya Shrestha - Rap Singer
Nirnaya Shrestha is a favourite with hip hop lovers. Young, energetic and here to stay, Nirnaya has a huge and young fan following.

Durganath Sharma - Television Personality
He started his career with Nepal Television in 1985 and shortly thereafter became a household name. Durganath Sharma is a respected media personality of the country.

Shambhu Thapa - Lawyer
Eminent lawyer and senior human rights advocate, Shambhu Thapa is a self asserted guardian of law. His voice booms across courtrooms and his sharp acumen saw him become the president of Nepal Bar Association.

Gopal Kakshapati - Entrepreneur
Success in business requires hard work, vision and diligence; Gopal Kakshapati personifies this success with the highly popular landmark restaurant and pub, Nanglo.

Tshering Rhitar Sherpa - Film Maker
A well known name in film making, Tshering Rhitar Sherpa is considered a creative genius in his field.

Pashupati SJB Rana - Politician
President of Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Pashupati SJB Rana is a politician, poet and writer.

Prakash Chandra Lohani - Politician/Economist
Former finance minister and well known economist, Prakash Chandra Lohani is also the vice chairman of the Rashtriya Janshakti Party.

Santosh Pant - Actor
A television artiste known for comedy and satire, Santosh Pant has held captive audiences for many, many years in varying roles.

Kumar Basnet - Folk Singer
Kumar Basnet has carved a niche for himself in the hearts of thousands of Nepalis with his beautiful folk songs.

Ganesh Thapa - Football Player
He has raised the bar for sports people. An excellent footballer of his times, Ganesh Thapa is still actively involved in the development of the sport through his association with ANFA.

Comrade Prachanda - Politician
Pushpa Kamal Dahal or Prachanda is the most talked about politician of our times.

His Majesty King Gyanendra
Declared King of Nepal at the age of three for the first time, King Gynanendra ascended the throne again in June 2001. Known for his business acumen, His Majesty is also recognised for his keen interest in nature and wildlife conservation.

Yogendra Sakya - Hotelier
Yogendra Sakya is chairman of the Ace Group of Hotels. Soft spoken, humorous and well liked, Sakya has contributed extensively towards the development of the tourism sector in the country.

Ramesh Chaudhary - Scientist
Ramesh Chaudhary created a name for himself in the field of engineering and technology by building Nepal 's first robot.

Kaniska Chaugain - Cricketer
The biggest star of the Nepali cricket team, Kanishka Chaugain is an determined cricketer who gives hope to the country's sport ambitions.

Kamal Thapa - Politician
Politician, minister several times and a sports enthusiast, Kamal Thapa is recognised as a dynamic and versatile individual.

Laxman Shrestha - Artist
An ambassador of excellence in the field of art, Laxman Shrestha is a widely acclaimed artist in Nepal and abroad.

Pradip Giri - Politician
Pradip Giri has been associated with politics for almost four decades. He is recognised for his keen intelligence and his negotiation skills.

Suraj Singh Thakuri - Television Presenter
Television presenter, Suraj Singh Thakuri is also director of music videos and is a model / actor.

Saurabh Jyoti - Businessman
Saurabh Jyoti carries forward his legacy in business with great responsibility and dignity. He is also actively involved with spearheading programmes to promote entrepreneurship through NYEF.

Gautam SJB Rana - Businessman
Witty, sharp and suave, Gautam SJB Rana (popularly known as G2) is the executive chairman of Baber Mahal Revisited. He is affiliated with KVPT and is a strong voice for heritage conservation besides being a writer and columnist.

Prithvi Pande - Banker
Confident, sincere and a visionary, Prithvi Pande is the CEO of Nepal Investment Bank.

Vijay Lama - Pilot/Actor
A man of varied roles, Vijay Lama is pilot with RNAC, actor and singer.

Badal - Revolutionary Politician
Ram Bahadur Thapa or Badal is a revolutionary known for his leadership in the revolutionary movement. He believes in competitive politics and spearheads the revolutionary Eastern Command.

Nikhil Upreti - Film Artiste
Known as the best action hero in Nepali cinema, Nikhil Upreti performs his own stunts with a penchant for perfection.

Rajendra Khetan - Business Man
A high profile businessman, Rajendra Khetan is executive director of the Khetan Group and recipient of several prestigious awards.

Salil Subedi - Musician
Writer, musician and theatre artist, Salil Subedi is the face of a new generation of creative youngsters. He excels at playing the Didgeridoo.

Col Madan KC - Army Officer
Retired Nepal Army pilot, Col Madan KC is known for his recue operations of mountaineers for many years. He has also set the record for flying a helicopter at the highest altitude during the rescue operations of an American Expedition in 1986 to Mount Everest .

Capt. Ganga Prasad Rijal - Pilot
Capt. Ganga Prasad Rijal loves flying and has an illustrious career with RNAC to show for it. His family is called the family of flyers as all his three sons are also pilots.

Dr Ashok Banskota - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Ashok Banskota is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon at the B& B Hospital which he established with Dr Jagdish Lal Baidya. His outstanding contribution to the development of orthopaedic services in Nepal has been recognised through prestigious awards at national and international levels.