Manisha Pokharel is a renowned and versatile Nepali Playback Singer-Songwriter considered to be one of the best selling artists of all time. This biography of Manisha provides detailed information about her childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.
Quick Facts
Nick Names/Also known as: Manu, Melodious Queen, Stylish Babe
Famous as: Playback Singer
Music Industry: Kollywood/Bollywood/Bangla/Tharu/Bhojpuri/Maithili
Nationality: Nepalese
Born: 10, May
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Birth place: Biratnagar, Nepal
Father: Mohan Pokharel
Mother: Binita Pokharel
Siblings: Manish Pokharel [Twin Brother]
Marital Status: Single
Education: Adarsha Balika | Mahendra Morang Adarsha Bahumukhi Campus, Biratnagar
Famous Quote: Music is Life
FILMOGRAPHY
Movies Credits Release Dates
Jatrai Jatra Playback Singer May 17, 2019
Garud Puran Playback Singer Jan 18, 2019
Karma Playback Singer Nov 23, 2018
Kidnap Playback Singer Jun 16, 2017
Yo Saino Maya Ko Playback Singer Mar 17, 2017
Laal Jodee Playback Singer Sep 02, 2016
Kina Gare Maya Playback Singer May 27, 2016
Ram Pyari Playback Singer Apr 08, 2016
Aabeg Playback Singer Mar 25, 2016
Champion Playback Singer Feb 26, 2016
Killa Playback Singer Mar 13, 2015
Ajhai Pani Playback Singer Feb 27, 2015
Ichchha Playback Singer Feb 20, 2015
Alvida Playback Singer Jan 09, 2015
Himmatwali Playback Singer Oct 01, 2014
Yo Katha Ho Timro Mero Playback Singer Aug 29, 2014
Miss Nepal Playback Singer May 30, 2014
Damdaar Playback Singer May 09, 2014
Manle Manlai Chhunchha Playback Singer Apr 11, 2014
Mutu Playback Singer Feb 07, 2014
Traash Playback Singer Jan 03, 2014
Balidan For Love Playback Singer Nov 08, 2013
Khetala Playback Singer Sep 20, 2013
Dui Mutu Ek Dhadkan Playback Singer Jul 19, 2013
Maya Diu Jhai Bho Playback Singer May 17, 2013
Khagraash Playback Singer May 17, 2013
Hamesha Playback Singer Apr 12, 2013
Notebook Playback Singer Apr 12, 2013
Milaap Playback Singer Jan 18, 2013
Bheti Playback Singer Nov 02, 2012
Full Stop Playback Singer Aug 31, 2012
Kina Lagchha Maya Playback Singer Jun 22, 2012
Rawan Playback Singer Apr 09, 2012
Ko Hu Ma Playback Singer Mar 30, 2012
Haat Lagyo Sunya Playback Singer Jul 29, 2011
Manisha Pokharel popularly known as a Nepali Playback Singer – Songwriter who gave us hits like ‘Hatti Ghoda Haina Maya Chahiyo’, ‘Kali Timro Najaraile’, ‘Khassai Ramro Natchna Ta Jandina Ma’, ‘Arko Juni Kuni’, ‘Malai Ghagar Ra Choli’, ‘Tattoo Khopera’, ‘Dashain Aayo’, ‘Sunko Sikri’, ‘Jawani Dhalkiyo’, ‘Bazaar Lagya Chha’, ‘Ma Ta Pirim Ma’, Maya Pirim and many more hits.
A very successful artist still in the prime of her youth, she has already sold over many albums and 900 songs in different languages worldwide, becoming one of the best selling artists of all time. Born in Biratnagar, Nepal, she grew up listening to classical music and began singing when she was quite young.
Manisha’s Guru
Shri. Kusheswar Prasad Rai
Childhood & Early Life
Manisha Pokharel was born in Biratnagar, Nepal, to Binita Pokharel, [Home Maker] and Mohan Pokharel, [Retired Police Officer]. She has one younger brother Manish Pokharel [Twins].
Her childhood was a difficult one, as she comes from a middle class family. She couldn’t buy any musical instruments due to low income. She received her education from Adarsha Balika School and Mahendra Morang College. She loved music from a young age and began singing when she was 13, and went on to form a musical trio with her classmates as a high school student.
Career
Manisha decided to grow her Musical Career and migrated to Kathmandu, Nepal. Then she met the very finest lyricist Shri. Neer Bhim Bista who was senior student of her music class. He introduced her with a very Popular Music Director, Shri. Rajan Raj Siwakoti and Mr. Siwakoti was impressed by Manisha’s talent and he introduced her with Shri. Gagan Lal Pradhan who is the Director of Rebel Creation [Music company]. Then she got her first break for her first album called ‘SHAYAD’.
Manisha is so grateful to Shri. Bhupendra Rayamajhi the LEGEND MUSICIAN of Nepali Music Industry for receiving much love, support and blessings in her initial days of struggle.
Major Works
Manisha achieved unprecedented success with the movie called ‘Himmatwali’ songs like ‘Khhassai Ramro Naachna Ta Jandina Ma’, ‘Kali Timro Najaraile Goli Maryo Dichyeu Dichyeu’ and ‘Arko Juni Kuni Bhet Huni Ki Na Huni’from movie ‘Ram Pyari’ which featured the national super-hits. These songs were at No.1 on the Nepal Movie’s Chart.
Philanthropic Works
Manisha frequently performs in Charity Concerts to create awareness about social issues and to raise money to help the underprivileged. So far she has helped to raise money for children in need and Nepal earthquake victims.
Manisha Pokharel was the WINNER of ADHUNIK GEET COMPETITION in RADIO NEPAL on year 2068/2012 all over Nepal. Manisha has won many Music Awards from many nominations. The awards include “Female Playback Singer of the Year”.
