Kathmandu, July 12 -- The highly anticipated National Music Awards 2025, organised by Radio Kantipur, has kicked off at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Centre, celebrating achievements in Nepal's music industry across 14 competitive categories.

RC Rimal won the Best Debut Singer award for his emotionally rich performance in "Je hunuthyo bhaisakyo". Rimal, previously a contestant on The Voice of Nepal, was among a diverse group of new talents nominated in the debut category, including Karan Pariyar, Subash Sundas, Subodh Sagar Dhakal, and Neeru Budhamagar.

In the modern song categories, Tika Prasain secured the award for Best Singer (female) with her poignant song "Ae jindagi" while Shiva Pariyar was named Best Singer (male) for his hear...