Bishnu Majhi
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Bishnu Majhi (Nepali: विष्णु माझी; born 1986) is a Nepalese folk singer. The highest paid singer in Nepal, she has recorded over 5,000 songs in a career spanning 15 years,[1][2] including "Sital Dine Pipal Sami Chha", "Driver Dai Man Paryo Malai", "Lalupate Nughyo Bhuintira", "Purbako Mechi Ni Hamrai Ho, Paschim Mahakali Ni Hamrai Ho" and "Rumal Hallai Hallai", among others.[3] Her 2018 song "Salko Patko Tapari Huni" became the most viewed Nepali folk song on Youtube, with more than 90 million views, as of early 2020. Her awards include Hits FM Music Awards and Kalika FM Awards.
Bishnu Majhi विष्णु माझी | |
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Background information | |
Born | (1986-06-26) 26 June 1986 (age 37) Khoriya Ghat, Chapakot, Syangja, Nepal |
Genres | Folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2003–present |
Born to a poor family in rural Syangja, she was educated up to the fifth grade, and started singing at public events aged 13. She quickly rose to fame after she began her professional career in Kathmandu around the year 2004, with help from Sundarmani Adhikari, whom she would later marry. She has led a private life throughout her career, with her husband managing all her contracts, schedule and communications, leading to speculations and public concern regarding her wellbeing and safety.[1][2][3][4][5][6]