Asmita Adhikari
Asmita Adhikari अस्मिता अधिकारी | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 14, 1996 |
| Genres | Playback |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Spouse | Mahesh Kafle (married 2025–present) |
Asmita Adhikari (Nepali: अस्मिता अधिकारी; born 14 April 1996) is a Nepalese playback singer from Damak , Jhapa[1] who finished as the third runner-up in Nepal Idol Season 2 and has performed songs such as "Sali Man Paryo" and "Tadha Vaye Pani". Adhikari holds a degree in nursing but has primarily pursued music as a career.[1][2]
Early life
Adhikari was born on 14 April 1996, in Damak, Jhapa, Nepal.[3] She developed an early interest in music and participated in inter-school singing competitions. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a registered nurse.
Musical career
In 2018, Asmita Adhikari competed in Nepal Idol Season 2, where she finished as the third runner-up.
Her debut song was "Timro Mayale Badhera Rakha". She collaborated with Kali Prasad Baskota on the song "Sali Man Paryo" for the movie Ghamad Shere, which has over 150 million views on YouTube. She also released a rendition of "Tadha Vaye Pani".
Adhikari has provided playback vocals for several movies, including Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2, Ghamad Shere, A Mero Hajur 4, Chapali Height, Rato Tika Nidharma, Prasad, Babari, Aincho Paincho, and Jai Ho. Adhikari also performed in multiple cities of US during 2023 Dashain and Tihar festival.[4]
Personal life
Adhikari married Mahesh Kale, a Nepali musician and lyricist, in 2025.[5][6][7][8][9]
Partial discography
- Timro Mayale Bandhera Rakha
- Sali Man Paryo (with Kali Prasad Baskota)
- Tadha Vaye Pani
- Ma Jindagi Bhari[10]
- Selfie Mobile[11]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Song | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | National Music Awards | Best Duet Song | Lajjawati Jhar | Won | [12] |
| 2023 | National Music Awards | Best Playback Singer | Babari Rang Ma | Won | [12] |
- Natikaji Rastriya Shastriya Sangeet Puraskar 2022 – won[13]
- Chinnalata Geet Puraskar – won[14]
References
- ^ a b "My mother saw my potential long before I did". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "आमासँग टाढा, मनमा माया गाढा". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "रियालिटी सो र सामाजिक सञ्जालले सहज". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ "Asmita performs in dozen US cities". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ काठमाडौँ, नागरिक. "अस्मिता अधिकारी र महेश काफ्लेले कसे लगनगाँठो". nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ NayaPage. "अस्मिता अधिकारी र महेश काफ्लेले कसे लगनगाँठो". nayapage.com. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ Setopati, सेतोपाटी संवाददाता. "गायक अस्मिता अधिकारी र महेश काफ्लेले खोले आफ्नो प्रेमकथा (भिडिओ)". Setopati. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ "अस्मिता र महेशको मेहेन्दी-हल्दीमा यस्तो धुमधाम, भोलि बिहे". Nepal Press. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ "Asmita Adhikari – ArtistNepal". artistnepal.com. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ "अस्मिता अधिकारी र भीष्मको 'अम्खोरामा पानी' सार्वजनिक". Khabarhub. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ "अस्मिता अधिकारीको 'सेल्फी मोबाइल'मा रोशन र प्रिज्मा". Naya Patrika. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Prakash Saput, Sushant KC and Asmita Adhikari win big at National Music Awards". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "Natikaji awards announced". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "गायिका अस्मिता अधिकारीलाई छिन्नलता पुरस्कार". Online Khabar. Retrieved 18 September 2025.