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Shankar Thapa 'Smile'

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Shankar Thapa 'Smile'
शंकर थापा 'स्माइल'
Music Composer Shankar Thapa 'Smile'
Born
शंकर लाल थापा

(1980-10-11) October 11, 1980 (age 45)
OccupationMusic Composer

Shankar Lal Thapa, professionally known as Shankar Thapa 'Smile' [Nepali: शंकर थापा 'स्माइल'][1][2][3] is a renowned music composer, singer, and music director.[4][5][6] He is widely recognized for his contributions to Nepali modern, pop, folk, and film music.[7][8][9] Over his career, he has composed music for more than 1,500 songs across multiple genres.[10][11][12]

Early life and career

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Shankar Thapa 'Smile' was born on 11 October 1980 in Gorkha, Nepal. He spent his early life developing an interest in music, influenced by traditional Nepali music as well as contemporary popular styles.[13][14] He later moved to Kathmandu, where he began pursuing music professionally.[15][16]

Shankar Thapa 'Smile' began his professional career as a music composer in the Nepali music industry, gradually gaining recognition for his versatility across genres such as modern, pop, lok pop, gajal, lok dohori, cultural, and film music.[17][18][19]

Discography

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Musical album

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SN Album Publish Year Number of Song Gener References
1 Dhadkan - 8 Modern [20]
2 Asim - 8 Modern [21]
3 Sadhai Sadhai 2015 6 Modern/Pop [22]
4 Nazar 2016 4 Modern/Pop [23]
5 Manokanchha 2016 5 Modern [24]
6 Kadambari Kunja 2018 6 Modern/Folk Pop [25][26]
7 Anupam Yatra 2023 9 Modern/Folk Pop [27][28]
8 Bhaab 2023 10 Modern/Folk Pop [29][30]
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SN Song Credit References
1 Manjile Music Composer [31]
2 Fast Fast Music Composer [32]
3 I Love You Music Composer [33]
4 Banchha Timrai Naam Music Composer [34]
5 He Daiba Music Composer [35]
6 Hey Man Music Composer/Singer [36]
7 Sarara Maya Music Composer [37]
8 Palkera Music Composer [38]
9 Maya Mai Sanga Laideuna Music Composer [39]
10 Meri Sani Music Composer [40]
11 Mangali Music Composer [41]
12 Mangali 2 (Bheta Huda) Music Composer [42]
13 Maya laideuna Music Composer [43]
14 Sapana Music Composer [44]
15 Calculator Music Composer/Singer [45]
16 Dilko Harana Music Composer [46]
17 Julebi Music Composer [47]
18 Maya Ko Mausam Music Composer [48]
19 Ram Piyari Music Composer [49]
20 Khushi Ko Pal Music Composer [50]
21 Bhatbhati Mutu Polirahechha Music Composer [51]
22 Banmara Music Composer [52]
23 Yo Mayalai Fakauna Music Composer [53]
24 Sallaha Garera Music Composer [54]
25 Hera Yi Aakhama Music Composer [55]
26 Sochi Herana Music Composer [56]
27 Pran Piyari Music Composer [57]
28 Man Khane Maya Music Composer [58]
29 Timilai Ma Kati Maya Garchu Music Composer/Singer [59]
30 Maya Pirem Music Composer [60]
31 Kasari Jiu Music Composer [61]
32 Risau Baru Sahanchhu Music Composer [62]
33 Mithu Ko Bhatti Pasal Music Composer [63]
34 Taplejungko Shiraiima Seto Juhar Music Composer [64]
35 Funfunny Music Composer [65]
36 Clear Cut Singer [66]
37 Sartanko Choli Music Composer/Singer [67]
38 Selfie Hanaula Music Composer/Singer [68]
39 Bir Girkhali Music Composer/Singer [69]
40 Adbhut Prem Music Composer [70]

Filmography

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In addition to independent music, Thapa has worked as a music director for Nepali films. His film compositions have contributed to both commercial and critically recognized films.[71]

SN Film Credit Release Date References
1 Sarang Music Director Feb 07, 2025 [72][73]
2 Ke Ghar Ke Dera Music Director Oct 21, 2022 [74]
3 Dhulo Music Director Feb 20, 2020 [75][76]
4 Senti Virus Music Director Feb 21, 2020 [77][78]
5 Fateko Jutta Music Director Nov 03, 2017 [79][80]

Awards

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SN Ceremony Category Result
1 Nationwide Open Modern Music Competition 2077 (BS) Best Music Composer 1st Position [81]
2 National Power News Music Award 2020 Best Singer Of The Year Awarded [82][83]
3 Music Khabar Music Award 2018 Best Pop Singer Awarded [84][85]
4 Genius Music Award 2021 Best Music Composer Awarded [86][87]
5 AMIN National Music Award 2022 Best Music Composer (Pop Song) Awarded [88][89]
6 National Rapti Award 2021 Best Music Composer Awarded [90][91]
7 Kalika Fm Music Award 2016 Best Pop Music Composer Awarded [92][93]
8 Sparsh Music Video Award 2023 Best Music Director (lok-Pop) Awarded [94][95]

Organization involvement

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SN Organization Name Designation Tenure References
1 Music Composer Association Nepal 1st Vice President 31 May 2025 to present [96][97][98][99]
2 Music Composer Association Nepal Secretary 17 Feb 2024 to 31 May 2025 [100][101][102]
3 Music Composer Association Nepal Executive Member 3 Sep 2022 to 17 Feb 2024 [103][104]
4 PIM Nepal First Vice - Chairman 16 Oct 2023 to present [105][106][107]
5 National Folk Cultural Association Honorary Member 15 June 2024 to present [108][109][110]
6 Film Conservation Forum Honorary Member 19 May 2019 to present [111][112][113]
7 Dush Music Executive Director 2016 to present [114][115][116]

References

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  116. ↑ "जब २ लाख १७ हजार सब्स्क्राइबर भएको यु-ट्युब च्यानल ह्याक भयो." Arthasansar.
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