Sushant KC
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| Born | Sushant KC 2 February 1997 |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Origin | Kathmandu, Nepal |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Genre | Music |
| Subscribers | 2.49 million |
| Views | 778 million |
Sushant KC (Nepali: सुसान्त के.सी; born 2 February 1997) is a Nepali singer, songwriter, and music producer. He began his musical career in 2016 with the release of the song "Kaha jaun" and rose to prominence with tracks such as "Aama", "Sathi" and "Sarangi." In 2024, he was recognized as one of the most-streamed Nepali artists, with over 44 million streams recorded across platforms. In 2025, he is the most-streamed Nepali artist, with over 3.9 million listeners and 60.2 million streams via Spotify Wrapped.
In July 2024, KC performed at the Palladium Hall in Times Square, New York, as part of an international concert tour. In April 2025, a Hindi adaptation of his song "Bardali," titled "Uff," was released by the Indian music label T-Series.
Early life and education
Sushant KC was born in Kathmandu, Nepal. He completed his School Leaving Certificate at Budhanilkantha School, followed by A-Levels at Rato Bangala School. After secondary education, he moved to Sydney, Australia, where he studied business.[1] He later enrolled at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, United States, where he studied songwriting and music production.[2]
Career
Sushant KC began his musical career in 2016.[3] His music style incorporates a blend of pop[4] and traditional Nepali influences.[5]
In 2023, his song "Sarangi" received critical acclaim and won an award at the Radio Kantipur National Music Awards.[1] He also served as a coach on the second season of the reality television series The Voice Kids Nepal.
KC's first Hindi single, "Kya Kardiya," was released in 2024. In April 2025, he became the first Nepali artist to have a music video featured on the main YouTube channel of T-Series with the Hindi adaptation of his song "Bardali," titled "Uff."[5]
KC has performed across Nepal and internationally, headlining concerts in Australia,[6] the United States of America,[7] and Bhaktapur, Nepal.[8]
Awards and recognition
- 2023 Radio Kantipur National Music Awards – People's Choice Award (Best Pop Singer – Male), for the song Risaune Bhaye[9]
- 2024 Radio Kantipur National Music Awards – Best Pop Singer (Male), for the song Sarangi[1]
Discography
Singles and EP Tracks
| Year | Title | Notes | Language |
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| 2016 | Aama | From the album Blue Figments | Nepali |
| Kaha Jau | |||
| Herda Herdai | |||
| All I Ever Dreamed | |||
| Falling Apart | |||
| 2018 | Maya Ma | From Maya Ma (2018 Compilation) | Nepali |
| Timile | |||
| Muskurayera | |||
| Satayera | |||
| Don't Worry | |||
| Behos | |||
| 2019 | Gulabi | Popular romantic track | Nepali |
| Phone Ko No.? | Add notes in the empty boxes | ||
| Rangin | |||
| Sathi | Breakthrough hit | ||
| I Like You (Anischaya) | |||
| Mausam | Featuring Yodda and LIL Rock Look | ||
| 2020 | Risaune Bhaye | Fan favorite; acoustic version popular | Nepali |
| Bhaagera | |||
| 2021 | Fakauna Ma | Nepali | |
| Kheladi | |||
| Timro Maya | Charting single | ||
| Aasha | |||
| Dhanyabad | |||
| Harauna Deu | Featured with Swoopna Suman | ||
| 2022 | Risaune Bhaye | Nepali | |
| Yaad | |||
| Baimani | Emotional theme single | ||
| Hawa Le | |||
| 2023 | Gajalu | Nepali | |
| Sarangi | Award-winning pop single | ||
| Behos | New Version featuring the Bangers | ||
| Atteri | |||
| Jhyal Bata | Noted hit track | ||
| 2024 | Parkha Na | Successful solo single | Nepali |
| Oh Na Na (Nepali Version) | Featured with Karl Wine and Yabesh Thapa | Nepali | |
| Kya Kardiya | Independent Hindi release | Hindi | |
| Plan B | Nepali | ||
| Bardali (ft. Indrakala Rai) | Viral collaboration hit | Nepali | |
| 2025 | Bardali (Acoustic) | Acoustic version of "Bardali" | Nepali |
| Jhandai | |||
| Pagal | OST for the film “Karma” | ||
| Uff | Hindi adaptation of "Bardali" (T-Series) | Hindi | |
| Pahuna | Featured in charts | Nepali | |
| Thik | Featuring Bluesss | ||
| Bhayena | |||
| Tabahi | |||
| Estai Raicha | |||
| Uff | Bengali adaptation of "Bardali" sung by Amaresh Dey | Bengali | |
| 2026 | Ji Chanta Matina | Nepali | |
| Bela Bela | From "Rammita Koo Pirati" |
See also
References
- ^ a b c "How Sushant KC made a mark on Nepali music". The Kathmandu Post. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "Sushant KC's 'Gajalu' trending". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ "Sushant KC: An idiosyncratic young singer's dream to lead Nepali music forward - OnlineKhabar English News". 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ "Sushant KC, Shanti Shree Pariyar, and RC Rimal win big at National Music Awards 2025". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ a b "Sushant KC becomes first Nepali artist to be featured on T-Series main channel". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ "DreamFest: Nepali Artists Live in Australia". The Hordern. Archived from the original on 2022-08-13. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ "Sushant KC featuring The Bangers at Palladium Times Square". Palladium Times Square. 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ "When rain, music and emotions came together". Kathmandu Post. 2025-03-10. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ "Prakash Saput, Sushant KC and Asmita Adhikari win big at National Music Awards". The Kathmandu Post. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
External links
- Sushant KC on YouTube
- Sushant KC on Spotify
- Sushant KC on Apple Music