Melina Rai
Melina Rai, is a Nepalese singer and television personality. Originally from Morang, Nepal, Melina Rai has become one of the most prominent pop artists in the region. In addition to her music career, Rai is a coach on the reality television show The Voice of Nepal and The Voice Kids Nepal, becoming the first female coach to win the latter program in 2025.
Trained by her father in music since the age of ten, Melina Rai recorded her first Nepali song at the age of 12 and her career started with the song "Kammar Mathi Patuki" in 2015. Her notable songs include, ‘Timle Bato Fereu Arey’, ‘Shiraima Shirbandi’, ‘Chapakkai Ful Fulyo’ and latest hits ‘Kutu ma Kutu’ and ‘Machhile Khane Kholiko Leu. She received the Best Playback Singer Female award at the Radio Kantipur Awards in 2017. In September 2018, Rai released her song, 'Kati Ma Samjhu'.
Throughout her musical career, Melina Rai has collaborated with several notable artists, including Rajina Rimal, Nepathya, and Sanjeev Singh.
Awards and milestones
She has received the Best Playback Singer Female award at the Radio Kantipur Awards in 2017.
Personal life
In April 2022, Melina Rai revealed her engagement to Sanjiv Baraili, a fellow artist from the Nepali Music Industry. The couple broke off the engagement later in the year. As of 2025, she is married to Dhruba Gurung.