Tanka Budathoki

World Music Singer

Birthday May 17

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Kathmandu, Nepal

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About

Nepali singer, composer, lyricist, and music director known for his work in Nepali film music and hit songs such as "Kasari Kasari," "Kasari Kasari 2," "Chauri Ko Chamro Chhurpi," "Rupai Mohani" (from Shatru Gate), "Bhana Ke Garchhau," "Euta Kura," "Nacha Nacha," "Happy Birthday To You," and "Yo Dhanle," along with his long-running career as a music director for Nepali cinema and his popular YouTube channel with millions of subscribers.

Before fame

He began his professional career in the Nepali entertainment industry in 2013. He made his film music debut in 2013 working as a composer and music director on early projects such as Zanjeer and Dil. He began sharing his music on YouTube in 2015. He got his big break in 2017 when his song "Rupai Mohani" from Shatru Gate became a nationwide hit. He released his viral hit song "Kasari Kasari 2" in August 2019. 

Trivia

He earned the Best Music Director award at the Nepal Music Awards in 2017 for his work on Chapali Height. He is the founder of the recording studio Studio Nine. He has composed and arranged music for numerous Nepali films including Badri Bahadur, Joker (Jadugar-2), and Maan Binako Dhan.

Family life

He was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Associated with

He collaborated with Melina Rai on the song "Rupai Mohani" from the 2017 Nepali film Shatru Gate.