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. In this episode, we revisited the golden era of 90s Nepali music, his Nepal tours, and the rich connections built with artists along the way. He also shares memories of Nepal’s hippie culture, sharing stages with new artists, and timeless 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. In this episode, the team behind Elephants in the Fog shares exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, the remarkable journey that took the film to the Cannes Film Festival, and the surreal experience of winning on one of cinema's biggest stages.

Vyoma is a Nepali rapper and songwriter best known for “Dhaka-Dhoti” (2020) and shaping the rise of multilingual NepHop. In this episode, VYOMA breaks down the story behind the viral “Jhapa 5” track — where it came from, what it says about border-town life, identity, and how hip-hop found its voice in Nepal.

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. In this episode, we discuss the realities of MaPaSe (drink-driving) checks in Nepal, accountability among public transport drivers, the importance of teaching road safety in schools, and the evolving role of ride-sharing platforms in creating safer roads.