ON AIR WITH SANJAY SILWAL GUPTA

Krantishikha Dhital is a Nepali politician and Member of Parliament representing the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). She also serves as the party's official whip in the House of Representatives.

Arabinda Subedi and Jayanta Bhatta are the co-founders of Kavach, a Nepali motorcycle riding gear brand. They started the company to design and manufacture protective riding gear that meets international safety standards for riders in Nepal.

Rajan Sakya is the CEO and Director of the KGH Group (Kathmandu Guest House Group) and Founder of the Museum of Nepali Art (MoNA).Aneel Shakya, Suman Shakya, and Sunny Shakya are the artists and sculptors behind the iconic Guhyakālī sculpture.

Nasty (Abhishek Baniya) is a Nepali rapper, record producer, and label founder, a known figure in Nepal's Nep-hop scene.

Raj Gyawali is a Nepali tourism entrepreneur and the founder of Kathmandu Kora Jatra, with over two decades of experience in Nepal's travel industry.

Bipin Kumar Acharya is the General Secretary of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and a Member of Parliament.

Aman Pratap Adhikary, popularly known as “The Don Director,” is the creative force behind hit Nepali shows such as Himalaya Roadies, Ko Banchha Crorepati, and The Poet Idol. Joining him is Sanjeeb Shilpakar, a veteran sports commentator, entrepreneur, and one of Nepal’s most recognized television personalities.

Shri Ram Neupane is a Member of Parliament from Tanahun-2, representing the Rastriya Swatantra Party, and serves as the party's Chief of Energy and Water Resources.

Prof. Dr. Gandhi Pandit is a Nepalese Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court, law professor at Tribhuvan University, and founding partner of Gandhi & Associates.

Biraj Singh Thapa, a Nepali mechanical engineer and Associate Professor at Kathmandu University, is known for his work in green hydrogen and renewable energy.

Prof. Dr. Ashok Kumar Banskota, co-founder of B&B Hospital and founder of HRDC, is one of Nepal's leading orthopedic surgeons and a respected figure in healthcare.

Narottam Aryal, educator and entrepreneur, joins us to discuss AI, education, and Nepal’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape.

On May 20, 2026, Mike Harker became the first American diplomat to stand atop Mount Everest.

Rohit John Chettri, singer-songwriter, joins us to talk about Nepal’s evolving music and culture scene.

Jitu Nepal, actor, comedian, and producer, joins us to discuss his upcoming film I Am Jit Bahadur, releasing nationwide on June 19.

Dipak Kumar Sah is a Member of Parliament from Mahottari–2, representing the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).

Nima Rumba is a renowned Nepali pop singer, songwriter, composer, producer, and actor known for defining Nepali pop music with hits like Ms. Catwalk and Huri Batas.

Director Abinash Bikram Shah, actors Pushpa Thing Lama and Jasmine Bishwokarma, and producer Anup Poudel came together for Elephants in the Fog, winner of the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

Former AIG Meera Chaudhary, the first woman to head Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police, joins Ukaalo editor-in-chief Amod Pyakuryal and senior investigative journalist Kiran Dahal.

Gaumaya Gurung, Pashupati Rai, and Janaki Kadayat come together to discuss Shape of Momo (Chhora Jastai) a Nepali-language drama exploring the lives of three generations of women as they navigate identity, family, and social expectations.

Kami Rita Sherpa, the legendary high-altitude guide from Thame, Solukhumbu, holds the world record for the most Mount Everest summits.Disclaimer: This episode was filmed on May 30, 2025. Some information or perspectives shared may have changed since the recording date.

Shashan Devkota, a Nepali agripreneur behind Nepal Agrovine Pvt. Ltd., a Chitwan-based strawberry farming, research, and agro-tourism venture.

Bikki Gurung is a singer-songwriter known for hits like “Mari Jau,” “Kewal,” “Khali,” and “Dar Lagcha,” continuing to make waves in the Nepali music.

Priyanka Karki, Desal Lama, and Surabhi Raj Bhandari come together with Loveface Beauty to shape a fresh new era of Nepali beauty brand.

Malvika Subba is a Nepali media personality, trainer, host, and former Miss Nepal 2002.

Aman Pratap Adhikary, known as “Don Director,” is a Nepali television director and format creator. Abiral Pratap Adhikary is a Nepali actor working in theater and film.

Darshana Shrestha, President of FWEAN and founder of Nature Nepal, Roja Kiran Basukala, Deputy Director at Nepal Telecommunications Authority, and Rewati Gurung, Entrepreneur and founder of Kokroma.

Aakriti Ghimire is a Nepali policy professional and civic-tech advocate, founder of How to Desh Bikas, focused on governance, transparency, and youth engagement in Nepal.

Aanchal Kunwar is the Managing Director of Daraz Nepal, Nepal’s largest e-commerce platform.

Shreya Upadhyay and Kritika Lamsal are the founders of Sweet Fix, a homegrown Nepali popsicle brand established in 2018.

Luna Luitel, Miss Nepal World 2025 and Nepal’s representative at Miss World 2026. Pramod Ratna Kansakar, Director and founding figure of The Hidden Treasure, and a long-time administrator of the Miss Nepal.

Dr. Nikunja Yogi is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Head of Department of Neurosurgery at Upendra Devkota Memorial Neuro Hospital.

Medin Lamichhane is a Nepali educator and the founding principal of Ullens School, currently serving as its Chief Academic Officer.

Abhimanyu Dixit, a Nepali filmmaker, alongside Usha Rajak and Aanchal Sharma, Nepali actresses, came together for their upcoming film Ek Mutthi Badal, releasing on May 15.

Diwiz Piya Lama, Nepalese Muay Thai & Jiu-Jitsu fighter, host of Guff Guff Pass, founder of Nepal Warriors Championship and coach. Rabindra Dhant, professional MMA fighter, known for his debut win at ONE Championship in Thailand and on the path to the UFC.

Anil Keshary Shah, a banking professional with over 30 years of experience, currently serves as Director at Nabil Bank. He became the bank’s first Nepali CEO in 2004 and has contributed to its growth over the years.

Deepak Thapaliya, General Manager at Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd, Rupesh Sharma Bhatta, Vice President at SPG Automobiles Pvt. Ltd, and Sunil Bahadur Chhetri, General Manager at Paramount Motors Pvt Ltd.

Rakshit Bhimsaria is a Director at the Bhimsaria Group, overseeing Genxt (Generation Next Communication Pvt. Ltd.), the authorized distributor and service providers for Apple, Dell, and HP.

Dr. Dhananjay Regmi is a Member of Parliament from Syangja-1 and a glaciologist by training.

Shiva Prasad Ghimire is a Nepali Businessman, the Founder and Chairman of SG Group, a conglomerate spanning energy, automobiles, media, and infrastructure sectors.

Prof. Dr. Manish Pokharel, Dean of the School of Engineering at Kathmandu University.

Manoj Gyawali is a Nepali Chartered Accountant and banking executive, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Nabil Bank Limited.

Tulsi Ghimire is a veteran filmmaker who defined mainstream Nepali cinema, renowned for blockbuster family dramas including Kusume Rumal, Lahure, Chino, Deuta, and Darpan Chhaya.

Shivanee Thapa Basnyat is a Senior News Editor at NTV specializing in politics and foreign affairs. Shree Pandey is a Senior Sub Editor, anchor, and producer at Image TV.

Yodda aka Shanam Gurung, is a Nepali rapper and an active voice in Nepali hip-hop (Nephop), known for songs like Kharab Bani, Goppey and Agnipath.

Alok Khatri, AI educator and co-founder of Tangible Careers is helping non-technical professionals master AI skills, Amit Timalsina, founder of Blintic AI and Algentech, building AI systems in his early 20s, Aayush Shrestha, stand-up comedian, engineer, and full-stack developer.

Hari Bansha Acharya is a legendary Nepali actor, comedian, director, singer, and writer. Joining him is Achut Sitaula, a Nepali neurotherapy practitioner associated with LMNT Neurotherapy.

Hon. Anil Kumar Sinha serves as a Minister in the interim government, overseeing the portfolios of Industry, Law, Tourism, and Energy, and is also a distinguished lawyer and former Justice of the Supreme Court.

Utsav Sapkota and Kshitiz KC are the hosts of the popular podcast Chill Pill, bringing laughs and fun conversations every episode. Joining them is Aayush Shrestha, a multi-talented stand-up comedian, engineer, and full-stack developer.

Sonia Awale, Editor and Science/Environment Correspondent at Nepali Times, Enna Mool, environmental researcher and consultant focusing on air pollution and climate change, Shakriya Pandey, CEO & Co-Founder of VayuDrishti, Nepal.