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David Shankar

David Shankar also spelled as Debit Shankar is a Nepalese playback singer. He started his musical career with his first song "Kalle Bhanyo Timi Lai Ma Mayagardina Re" and has since released more than 150 songs including "Pahilo Number ma", "darsan salam", and "Ghin Ghin Madal" Shankar has been involved with film soundtracks including Chakka Panja and The Dark Light. He has won Sagarmatha Music awards and Dcine awards. He was a winner of Mechi Tara and Panchthar Tara Singing Reality show.

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David Shankar1
डेबिट शंकर
Background information
BornJuly 25
Panchthar
OriginNepal
GenresNepali modern songs, Folk songs, Pop Songs, Playback Singer
OccupationSinger
InstrumentsGuitar, harmonium, madal,
Years active2000 –present
Member ofPerformers Society of Nepal, Music Association of Nepal, National Creator and Performer Academy,23 Music Royalty collection Society Nepal,Music Composer Association Nepal

David Shankar (Nepali: डेबिट शंकर; born 25 July)456 also spelled as Debit Shankar is a Nepalese playback singer.78 He started his musical career with his first song "Kalle Bhanyo Timi Lai Ma Mayagardina Re" and has since released more than 150 songs including "Pahilo Number ma",9 "darsan salam", and "Ghin Ghin Madal"1011 Shankar has been involved with film soundtracks including Chakka Panja and The Dark Light. He has won Sagarmatha Music awards and Dcine awards. He was a winner of Mechi Tara and Panchthar Tara Singing Reality show.12

Panchthar born Shankar began his formal career in music after winning the Panchthar Idol title in 2062 B.S. (circa 2005 A.D.), followed by the Mechi Tara crown in 2064 B.S. His first album, My Dreams, was released in 2068 B.S.13 Later, in 2081 B.S., he was involved as a judge on the Nepali singing reality television show Junior Singing Star, in Season 1.14

Discography

Film discography

SN Songs Name Movie name Credit ref
1 Darsan Salam Chhaka Panja-4 Singer 1516
2 Pahilo Number Ma chakka Panja-3 Singer 171819
3 Ghin Ghin Madal Panche Baja Singer 20
4 Radha Kisan The Dark and Light Singer 21
5 Mitho Mitho Bolchal Chalechha Batas sustari Singer 22
6 Mero ta Bhagya Man sanga Man Singer 23
7 Timi Ruda(Kaha Rakhna Sake) Love station Singer 24
8 Litar Ka Litar Gore Singer
9 Ubina ko ma Bich Bato Singer 25
10 Yo Man ka kura Brindaban Singer
11 Ma Jharana Timi Jhankar Singer
12 Mero Sundar sapana Agni Singer
13 Danka Pityo Mr Nepali Singer 26
14 Green Cardaima Pheri Resam Philili Singer 2728
15 Man Sanga Man Mero Ta Bhagya Singer 29

General songs

SN Song name Song Type Singer ref
1 Ma Timro Yaadma Modern Song David Shankar 30
2 Sala La Bageko Paani Folk Modern Song David Shankar/Sahima Shrestha 3132
3 Salleriko Ban Folk Song David Shankar/ Melina Rai 33
4 Boldaina Photo Folk Song David Shankar/Bhabana Acharya 34
5 Huncha Bhanana Folk Song David Shankar/Pooja Sunuwar 35
6 Sadhai Yestai Mitha Kura Modern Song David Shankar/Benisha Poudel 36
7 Sandarbha Modern Song David Shankar 37
8 Afnai Ghar Agan ma Teej Song David Shankar/Bhawana Acharya 383940
9 Aaja Aafnai Zindagi Modern Song David Shankar
10 Aafno Manchhe Aafnai Huncha Modern Song David Shankar
11 Thaha Chhaina Zindagi Ma Modern Song David Shankar
12 Timile Suneu ra k Modern Pop David Shankar 41
13 Batas Bani aayau Modern Song David Shankar
14 Chham cham Paujuko Talaima Lok Modern Song David Shankar
15 Pirati Ko Gundri Lok Pop Song David Shankar/Bini Shestha 4243
16 Basa Maya Modern Song David Shankar/Melina Rai
17 Kebal Timilai Rojeko Pop Song David Shankar
18 Hey Maya Timilai Lok Pop Song David Shankar/Benisha Poudel
19 Icom Bcom Pop Song David Shankar 44
20 Nakhara Modern Song David Shankar
21 Chautari Ma Lok Modern Song David Shankar/Samikshya Adhikari
22 Man ko Mailo Modern Song David Shankar
23 Timi Lai Herera Modern Song David Shankar 454647
24 Mero Muskan Modern Song David Shankar/Asmita Adhikari 4849
25 Kasmire Gamchha Folk Modern Song David Shankar/ Sharmila Bardewa 5051
26 Bhet Bhaya Chhutna Garo Modern Song David Shankar 52
27 Dur Dekhi Aya Modern Song David Shankar 53
28 A Chelibeti Folk Song David Shankar 545556
29 Hajur Nai Ho Modern Song David Shankar / Annu Chaudhari 57

Awards

SN Awards Title Awards Category Song name result ref
1 Sagarmatha Music Awards-2076(BS) Best Playback Singer Pahilo number Ma winner 58
2 Music Khabar Music Awards-2076(BS) Best Playback Singer Pahilo Number Ma winner
3 Second Himalayan International Award-2022(AD) Modern Pop Song Boldaina Photo winner 59
4 8th music khabar music Award Best Pop Singer i.com b.com Nominated 60
5 Nateshwari Music Award-2075(BS) Popular Award Ma Timro Yadma Winner
6 Sagarmatha Music Award-2075(BS) Best Playback Singer Ghin Ghin Madal winner
7 Dcine Music Award-2076(BS) Best Playback Singer-Male Pailo Number Ma winner 61
8 Kaika FM Music Award-2076(BS) Best Song of the year SInger-Male Pailo Number Ma winner
9 National Box office Film Fare Award-2020 Best Playback Singer-Male Pailo Number Ma winner
10 National Boxoffice Music Video Award-2018 Best Playback Singer -Male Ghin Ghin Madal winner
11 Global Motion Picture Award-2019 Best Playback Singer -Male Pailo Number winner
12 Star International Award 2019-Quatar Best Playback Singer -Male Pailo Number MA winner
13 Sundaradevi Sandesh Music Award-2075(BS) Best Singer Pop i.com b.com winner
14 7th National Rapti Music Award-2075(BS) pahilo number maa winner
15 3rd Quality Entertainment Award – 2080(BS) Juri Award winner 62
16 4th Genius Music Award – 2079(BS) Best Public Choice Award Darshan Salam winner 63
18 2nd Jeevanta Nepal Music Award 2080 Best Playback Singer Darsan Salam winner 6465
19 4th Rastrya Sadhana Music Reward −2080(BS) Best modern Pop (Male) Singer Nakhara Winner 66
20 Rara National Music Award – 2080(BS) Best Modern Pop (male) Singer Sadhai Yastai Mitha Kura Winner 67
21 7th NIM Award Best Modern Pop Singer Timilai Herera winner 68
22 Epic Nepal Musci Award – 2025 Best Playback Singer Darshan Salam Winner 6970

Honor

SN Honor Title Date Ref
1 Natikaji National Distinguished Music Honors and Awards 12 February 2025 7172
2 Nepal Music & Fashion Award June 2025 7374


Organization Involvement

SN Organization Name Duretion (AD) Ref
1 National Creator & Profermer Academy (NCPA) - Board Member (2025 - Present) 75
2 Performers Society of Nepal - Founder Member Sence From 2013 76
3 Music Association of Nepal - General Member Sence From 2014
4 Music Royalty Collection Society Nepal(MRCSN) - General Member (2023 - present) 77
5 Music Composer Association Nepal (2023 - Present 78


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