Suman Thapa (Nepali: सुमन थापा; born December 2, 1995, in Kathmandu, Nepal), better known as Swoopna Suman is a Nepali singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his work in Nepali music industry.[1][2] He began his musical career in 2012 by posting home videos on YouTube, which caught the attention of Karma Records. Suman released his first official song, K Saro Ramri Bhako, through the record label in 2014. He later joined Arbitrary Productions in 2016, releasing several original songs such as Kunai Din, Kasari Bhanu, Ma Timro, and Kurera Baschu. Suman is currently working independently and performing live shows in various locations in Nepal and internationally. His unique blend of contemporary and traditional Nepali music has earned him a massive fanbase in Nepal and abroad.[3][4] He started gaining popularity after the release of his song Je Chhau Timi with Samir Shrestha in 2023.[5][6][7][8]

Swoopna Suman
स्वप्न सुमन
Swoopna Suman on 2021
Swoopna Suman on 2021
Background information
Birth nameSuman Thapa
Also known asSwoopna Suman
Born (1995-12-02) December 2, 1995 (age 29)
Kathmandu, Nepal
GenresPop music
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • guitarist
InstrumentGuitar
Years active2014–present
Member ofSwoopna Suman and The Asters
SpouseJyotsna Yogi
Websiteswoopna.com

Background

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Early and personal life

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Swoopna Suman is married to a Nepali social personality and model Jyotsana Yogi. They married on 4 May 2022 after dating for four years and have been together ever since.[9][10][11]

Career and artistry

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Swoopna wishes to perform at notable venues worldwide with his band, the Asters and his manager Rashik Bhattarai. His band, the Asters, include Ayush Bahadur Shrestha on the Keyboards, Saroj Ghimire Chhetri on the Drums, Alish KC on the bass, Asim Tamang playing the Lead Guitar and lastly Abhishek Pun on the audio. The Asters formed in 2021 and have been playing with Swoopna ever since. Their first show was on the 4th of December in 2021 in the Garage Entertainment fest.[12][13][14]

Discography

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Year Song Notes Ref(s)
2015 K Saro Ramri Vako
2018 Jane Kura Nagara
Yaadma Raknechhu
2019 Timro Aankha
2020 Farki Herda
Thanai Vayana
Juneli Raatma
2021 Mayalu
Najeekidai
Kaha Ma Jaau
2022 Kasari Bhanu
Ma Timro[15]
Baacha Vayo
2023 Je Chhau Timi [5]
Upahaar

Awards

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Year Award Category Song Result Ref(s)
2023 National Music Award Best pop male vocals Baacha Bhayo Won [16]

References

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  1. ^ "Swoopna Suman: The famed musician is on a mission to reinvent himself – OnlineKhabar English News". 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
  2. ^ "Swoopna Suman tugs at the heartstrings with 'Aaja Feri'". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  3. ^ "What next for Swoopna Suman?". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  4. ^ "स्वप्न सुमन". ekantipur.com. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  5. ^ a b "Je Chhau Timi by Swoopna Suman and Samir Shrestha trending in 3 countries – OnlineKhabar English News". 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  6. ^ Setopati, सेतोपाटी कला. "सर्यो स्वप्न सुमनको फिल्म". Setopati. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  7. ^ "असार २२ मा 'रेडियो कान्तिपुर नेसनल म्युजिक अवार्ड' हुँदै". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  8. ^ "'नढाक न मुहार शृंगारले'". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  9. ^ "स्वप्न सुमन र ज्योत्सनाले गरे विवाह". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  10. ^ Republica. "Swoopna Suman married to Jyotsna Yogi". My City. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  11. ^ "Quick questions with Swoopna Suman". The Annapurna Express. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  12. ^ "गायक स्वप्न सुमनलाई लिएर बनाउने भनिएको लभस्टोरी फिल्म नबन्ने". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  13. ^ "स्वप्न सुमनलाई हिरो बनाउँदै दिनेश राउत". www.filmykhabar.com. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  14. ^ "'इन्टु मिन्टु लण्डनमा' गीत 'जुरायो जुरायो' रिलिज । साम्राज्ञी र सारुक फिचर्ड". www.filmykhabar.com. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  15. ^ "स्वप्न सुमनको 'म तिम्रो' टुबोर्ग ओपन सेसन्स् २ मा". www.ratopati.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  16. ^ "Prakash Saput, Sushant KC and Asmita Adhikari win big at National Music Awards". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
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