Kathmandu. The 10th Music Khabar Music Awards was successfully concluded. Thirt Kumari Thapa, a well known vocalist, received a monetary award of 51,000 rupees. Honourable Deputy Prime Mininster and Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha, the program's chief guest, handed the monetary prize to singer Thapa.
Similarly, distinguished singer Premraja Mahat was given the Diaspora Music Award, while singers Bhojraj Kafle and Nisha Deshar were given the Decade Music Award. Singer Manisha Pokharel was given the Youth talent award, while child singer Ayusha Gautam was given the Child Talent Encouragement award.
Senior journalist Sanukaji Shrestha received a $10,000 cash prize for music news and art journalism, while journalist Chandramani Gautam received a radio personality award. Music Khabar creation awards were granted to lyricists Ram Abiral and Ram Chandra Dhakal.
At the 10th Music Khabar Music Awards, vocalists Rita KC and Prakash Timilsina were named the best singers. Rita KC received the prize for her song "Manchheharule ni," while Timilsina won for her song "Sacho Maya." GNN HD broadcasted the show live.
Ashok Rai, a singer and songwriter, performed unique songs ranging from eastern Mechi to western Mahakali during the awards. Dhan Bahadur Gurung on flute, Bharat Budhathoki on tabla, Phoshan Gharti on madal, Anil Thapa on sarangi, Surya Purvchhane Magar on tungana, and Prabhat Lama on instruments.
Ramakrishna Dhakal sang songs as Shankar Bc, Losina Lamichhane, Rabina Bassel, and Ayusha Gautam danced. Similarly, singers Raju Gurung, Devi Gharti, Saroj Lamichhane, and Tank Timilsina performed cultural songs.
Certificates of honor were presented to the organizing committee, advisers, sponsors, and those who have contributed to the program during the previous 10 years.
The list of award recipients is as follows
Category | Award Title | Songs Name |
Best national feelings song | Jay Jay Ho Nepal | Shantiram Bhattarai |
Best Pop Songwriter | Ramesh Dahal | Kauwa Karayo |
Best Pop Music Composer | Saroj Pyakurel | No Money Funfuny |
Best pop singer Male | Chiranjibi Bhandari | Tyo Din Samjha |
Best pop singer Female | Sophia Thapa | Tadka Tadka |
Best New Talent Folk & Duet song | Rita Rawat | Maya Garamla |
Best Folk song Male | Ramesh Pathak | Jhalko Matra Aankhama |
Best Folk Song Female | Rejina Pariyar | Falhanchu Masryangdima Gai |
Best Music Arranger Folk & Duet Songs | Biswash Nepal | Saalko Pat Udayo Batasaile |
Best Sound Mixing Folk Folk & Duet Songs | Govinda Soni | Seto Seto Kamero Mato |
Best Music Video Model Folk & Duet Songs | Niks Sharma | Kalo Aina Mirror |
Best Music Video Model Folk & Duet Songs | Rabina Bhandari | Uhi Kholiko Pani |
Best Video Director/ Choreographer Folk & Duet Songs | Kajish Shrestha | Jhamke Phuli |
Best Lyrics Folk & Duet Songs | Prakash Parajuli | Sarar Bhagaunla |
Jury Award Lyricist Folk & Duet Songs | Kamal Sargam | Maya Garmla |
Best Melody Folk & Duet Songs | Khem Century | Man Pareko Manchhe |
Best Singer Folk & Duet Songs | Ranjit Periyar | Har Layara Jau |
Best Singer Folk & Duet Songs | Kalika Roka | Muglin Pul Tari |
Public Choice Award Singer | Sreedevi Devkota | Sarar Hawa Pipaluko |
Best Folk & Duet Songs | Ishwar Singh/Shanta Rani Periyar | Shirphool Shirko |
Best Cultural Song Singer | RK Gurung | Jhulkegham Herunla |
Best Cultural Song Singer | Nisha Gurung | Maya Rimai |
Best Live Vocal Performance by a Female | Tara Thapa | |
Best Live Vocal Performance Male | Chij Gurung | |
Best Music Video Cinematography | Madhur Basnet | Muglin Pul Tari |
Best music video editor | Milan Bishwokarma | Nai Nai Nabhana |
Best Music Video Model Male Modern | Sagar Lamsal Chhetri | Ho Ho Ni Maya |
Best Music Video Model Female Modern | Samikshya Chhetri | Kina Marina Ma |
Popular Model of the Year Female | Pooja Sharma | Nathia |
Popular Model of the Year Male | Umesh Bhatta | Sanbabu |
Best Music Video Director Modern | Devendra Pandey | Gaule Thito |
Best music composition modern | Amos Tamang | Salal Salal |
Best sound printer modern | Kishor Thapa | Chhute Pachhi ta Chhutyo Chhutyo |
Best Film Lyricist | Diggaj Dhaurali | Pida Bhaya Ni (Ma Yasto Geet Gauchhu- 2) |
Best Film Composer | Alish Karki | Har Yug Hos (Prem Geet – 3) |
Best Movie Playback Singer | Prabisha Adhikari | Har Yug Hos (Preem Geet– 3) |
Best Motion Picture Playback Singer | Yuvraj Chaulagai | Samajhana Birsana (Samjhana Birsana) |
The best ghazal | Dhrub Prasad Amgai | Jamanat Gumayau |
Best Debut Singer Modern Song | Ayushmann Bista | Pokhreli Nani |
Best Duet Singing Modern Song | Prabin Bedwal and Durga Kharel | Nathia |
Best Songwriter Modern | Chetan Khatiwada | Aaja Bholi |
Best Songwriter Diaspora Modern | Don Karki | Karma ko Gati |
Best Music Composer modern Song | Arjun Pokharel | Nathia |
Public Choice Award | Anir Maskey | Birano Yo Gauma |
Jury Award Music Composer Modern Song | Deepakraj Bishwokarma | Sunai ko Darbara |
Best singer modern Song | Prakash Timilsina | Sancho Maya |
Jury Award Singer Modern Song | Ananda Karki | Karmako Gati |
Best singer modern song | Rita K.C. | Manchhe Harule Ni |
Best Song Modern/Pop song | Eleena Chauhan | Dhoka |