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Shanti Thatal

Shanti Thatal

@shantithatal · Music Artists, Music Director

Shanti Thatal (शान्ति ठटाल) is a renowned Nepali music composer and singer known for her contributions to the Nepali film industry. Born on April 4, 1938, in Darjeeling, India, she is celebrated as the first female music composer in the Nepali f...

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Shanti Thatal (शान्ति ठटाल) is a renowned Nepali music composer and singer known for her contributions to the Nepali film industry. Born on April 4, 1938, in Darjeeling, India, she is celebrated...

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Full NameShanti Thatal
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Music Artists
Music Director
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Active Since1980

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3

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46 yrs

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