Kalyan Sherchan banner
Kalyan Sherchan

Kalyan Sherchan

@kalyan-sherchan · Folk Singer

Kalyan Sherchan was a Nepali folk singer and composer known for his contribution to lok‑geet and traditional Nepali music. His works, many of which were broadcast through Radio Nepal, reflect the emotional storytelling and melodic simplicity that def...

1960 - Present artistnepal.com/kalyan-sherchan
0Followers
0Following
1Films

Biography

Kalyan Sherchan was a Nepali folk singer and composer known for his contribution to lok‑geet and traditional Nepali music. His works, many of which were broadcast through Radio Nepal, reflect the emot...

Personal Info

Full NameKalyan Sherchan
Profession
Folk Singer
Location
Active Since1960

Career Highlights

1

Films

Awards

66 yrs

Experience

Rating

Similar Artists

Artists you might also like

LP Joshi

Laxmi Prasad Joshi, popularly known as LP Joshi, was a pioneering Nepali folk singer and composer celebrated for introducing the traditional Binayo to a global audience through his iconic creation “Riting Riting Nabajau Binayo, Binayole Man Mero Chhinayo.” Born in 1993 BS in Dhankuta‑6, Beechbazar, he devoted his life to the preservation and promotion of Nepali lok‑sanskriti. Recognized with the title Lokgeet Samrat, Joshi produced widely loved songs such as Riting Riting, Vallo Kholo Pallo Kholo, Nigalo Gharima Chyakhura Nachyo, and Khipima Khipi Binayo Baja. Beginning his artistic journey in 2008 BS through dance, he expanded into painting, singing, and literature, sharpening his multidisciplinary talent. His first recorded song appeared in 2013 BS, and by 2020 BS most of his works were already documented. Joshi passed away at age 88 on 2081 Saun 10, leaving behind a lasting cultural legacy.

Folk Singer

LP Joshi

Folk Singer

Pioneer Era
Shila Ale

Shila Ale is a talented Nepali singer and performer known for her contributions to Nepali folk music. She has a significant presence on social media platforms like YouTube, where she shares her music and engages with her audience. Some of her popular songs include "Hiunchulima Hiun" and "Maya Baseko"

Folk Singer

Shila Ale

Folk Singer

Asmita Dallakoti

Asmita Dallakoti is a Nepali folk singer and performer known for her captivating voice and engaging stage presence. She has gained popularity through her participation in live dohori competitions and collaborations with other artists. Some of her popular songs include "Junko Chadani" with Shakti Kumar Godar and "Aamai Pyaro" featuring Renuka Bhattarai and Susma Dhakal. Asmita continues to be a prominent figure in the Nepali music industry, connecting with her audience through social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok.

Folk Singer

Asmita Dallakoti

Folk Singer

Ganesh Pariyar

Ganesh Pariyar (1945 – 18 January 2021) was Nepal’s first music arranger, a pioneering composer, singer, and multi‑instrumentalist whose work laid the foundation of modern Nepali studio music. Beginning as a contractual instrumentalist at Radio Nepal in 2019 BS, he became a permanent musician in 2024 BS, introducing structured music arrangement to Nepali broadcasting for the first time.Before entering full‑time music, Pariyar served in the Nepal Army, rising to the rank of Havildar before resigning to pursue music professionally. A skilled violinist, saxophonist, guitarist, and folk instrumentalist, he played a central role in shaping the orchestral sound of early Nepali recordings.Across more than two decades at Radio Nepal, he contributed as an arranger, composer, vocalist, instrumentalist, and collector of lyrics and melodies. His disciplined musicianship and technical mastery helped elevate the quality of Nepali studio productions during a formative era.In 2050 BS, he joined Music Nepal as a Music Director and Arranger, influencing commercial music production and supporting countless singers and composers. His legacy remains foundational in the evolution of Nepali music arrangement.

Music Arranger
Musicians & Instrumentalists
Folk Singer

Ganesh Pariyar

Music Arranger, Musicians & Instrumentalists, Folk Singer

Golden Era Artists