David Shankar
Nepalese Singer
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David Shankar(Nepali: डेबिट शंकर )[4][5][6] also known as Debit Shankar is a Playback Singer of Nepal .[7][8] He was born on July 25 in Panchathar District of Nepal.[9]
BornJuly 25
OriginNepal
GenresNepali modern songs, Folk songs, Pop Songs, Playback Singer
OccupationSinger
David Shankar[1] डेबिट शंकर | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | July 25 |
| Origin | Nepal |
| Genres | Nepali modern songs, Folk songs, Pop Songs, Playback Singer |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instruments | Guitar, harmonium, madal, |
| Years active | 2000 –present |
| Member of | Performers Society of Nepal, Music Association of Nepal, National Creator and Performer Academy,[2][3] Music Royalty collection Society Nepal,Music Composer Association Nepal |
Singer David Shankar[10] is a Nepali singer.[11][12][13] 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",[14] "darsan salam", and "Ghin Ghin Madal"[15][16] 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.[17]
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.[18] Later, in 2081 B.S., he was involved as a judge on the Nepali singing reality television show Junior Singing Star, in Season 1.[19]
Discography
Film discography
| SN | Songs Name | Movie name | Credit | ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darsan Salam | Chhaka Panja-4 | Singer | [20][21] |
| 2 | Pahilo Number Ma | chakka Panja-3 | Singer | [22][23][24] |
| 3 | Ghin Ghin Madal | Panche Baja | Singer | [25] |
| 4 | Radha Kisan | The Dark and Light | Singer | [26] |
| 5 | Mitho Mitho Bolchal | Chalechha Batas sustari | Singer | [27] |
| 6 | Mero ta Bhagya | Man sanga Man | Singer | [28] |
| 7 | Timi Ruda(Kaha Rakhna Sake) | Love station | Singer | [29] |
| 8 | Litar Ka Litar | Gore | Singer | |
| 9 | Ubina ko ma | Bich Bato | Singer | [30] |
| 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 | [31] |
| 14 | Green Cardaima | Pheri Resam Philili | Singer | [32][33] |
| 15 | Man Sanga Man | Mero Ta Bhagya | Singer | [34] |
General songs
| SN | Song name | Song Type | Singer | ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ma Timro Yaadma | Modern Song | David Shankar | [10] |
| 2 | Sala La Bageko Paani | Folk Modern Song | David Shankar/Sahima Shrestha | [35][36] |
| 3 | Salleriko Ban | Folk Song | David Shankar/ Melina Rai | [37] |
| 4 | Boldaina Photo | Folk Song | David Shankar/Bhabana Acharya | [38] |
| 5 | Huncha Bhanana | Folk Song | David Shankar/Pooja Sunuwar | [39] |
| 6 | Sadhai Yestai Mitha Kura | Modern Song | David Shankar/Benisha Poudel | [40] |
| 7 | Sandarbha | Modern Song | David Shankar | [41] |
| 8 | Afnai Ghar Agan ma | Teej Song | David Shankar/Bhawana Acharya | [42][43][44] |
| 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 | [45] |
| 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 | [46][47] |
| 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 | [48] |
| 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 | [49][50][51] |
| 24 | Mero Muskan | Modern Song | David Shankar/Asmita Adhikari | [52][53] |
| 25 | Kasmire Gamchha | Folk Modern Song | David Shankar/ Sharmila Bardewa | [54][55] |
| 26 | Bhet Bhaya Chhutna Garo | Modern Song | David Shankar | [56] |
| 27 | Dur Dekhi Aya | Modern Song | David Shankar | [57] |
| 28 | A Chelibeti | Folk Song | David Shankar | [58][59][60] |
| 29 | Hajur Nai Ho | Modern Song | David Shankar / Annu Chaudhari | [61] |
Awards
| SN | Awards Title | Awards Category | Song name | result | ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sagarmatha Music Awards-2076(BS) | Best Playback Singer | Pahilo number Ma | winner | [62] |
| 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 | [63] |
| 4 | 8th music khabar music Award | Best Pop Singer | i.com b.com | Nominated | [64] |
| 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 | [65] |
| 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 | [66] | |
| 16 | 4th Genius Music Award – 2079(BS) | Best Public Choice Award | Darshan Salam | winner | [67] |
| 18 | 2nd Jeevanta Nepal Music Award 2080 | Best Playback Singer | Darsan Salam | winner | [68][69] |
| 19 | 4th Rastrya Sadhana Music Reward −2080(BS) | Best modern Pop (Male) Singer | Nakhara | Winner | [70] |
| 20 | Rara National Music Award – 2080(BS) | Best Modern Pop (male) Singer | Sadhai Yastai Mitha Kura | Winner | [71] |
| 21 | 7th NIM Award | Best Modern Pop Singer | Timilai Herera | winner | [72] |
| 22 | Epic Nepal Musci Award – 2025 | Best Playback Singer | Darshan Salam | Winner | [73][74] |
Honor
Organization Involvement
| SN | Organization Name | Duretion (AD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Creator & Profermer Academy (NCPA) - Board Member | (2025 - Present) | [79] |
| 2 | Performers Society of Nepal - Founder Member | Sence From 2013 | [80] |
| 3 | Music Association of Nepal - General Member | Sence From 2014 | |
| 4 | Music Royalty Collection Society Nepal(MRCSN) - General Member | (2023 - present) | [81] |
| 5 | Music Composer Association Nepal | (2023 - Present | [82] |
