Udesh Chandra Shrestha known as Udesh Shrestha[1] ( Nepali  : उदेश श्रेष्ठ; born 30 March 1981) is a Nepali pop singer, music composer, songwriter, music arranger & background scorer. Born in Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok Nepal, he was the fifth child of Ram Pyari Shrestha and Ram Shrestha.[citation needed]

Udesh Shrestha
Udesh Shrestha
Udesh Shrestha
Background information
Birth nameUdesh Chandra Shrestha
Born (1981-03-30) 30 March 1981 (age 43)
Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok Nepal
GenresPop, Folk rock, Folk Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, composer, music arranger, background scorer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Years active1999 to present
LabelsSAV, Reeyaz Music, Reewaz Music, Genius Digital. etc.
Websiteudeshshrestha.com.np

Musical career

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Udesh Shrestha started his musical career in 1999 by recording his first single track Ghorahi Bazar. However, he was not noticed in the music industry until 2005 when he released his debut album titled Lovearea. In 2005, he was nominated in Hits Fm Music Award 2061 for Best Vocal Collaboration Song "Yo Junima" together with Bhugol Dahal for the album Lovearea. He has been nominated for various awards in Hits FM Music Award, Tuborg Image Awards, Music Khabar Music Award, Kalika FM Music Award, etc. He won the 14th Annual Tuborg Image Award for "Best Vocal Performance (Pop)" for the song Aansu Ko Thopa and 17th Annual Tuborg Image Award for "Best Song With National Feelings" for the song Uthau Uthau. He has been nominated in Tuborg Image Awards in six occasions and won a couple of times.[citation needed]

 
Udesh Shrestha receiving Image Award

He worked on his skill with classical maestros like Professor Sangita Pradhan (Rana) and Dr. Hom Nath Upadhyaya.[citation needed] Currently,[when?] he's working on his 5th studio album due this fall. He is also active in some social work. He's been working for Yes Humanity[2] ( A Non-Profit Organization in Sydney ) as the Nepal Ambassador[3] since 2015. He's the celebrity spokesperson[4] for the music streaming mobile app Yonder Music Nepal, powered by Ncell.[5]

Early life

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From his early childhood, Udesh Shrestha was passionate about music. He went to Shree Triveni Higher Secondary School.[citation needed] He also attended Lalitkala Music College.[citation needed]

Album discography

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  • Love Area-2005
  • Rahasya-2007[6]
  • Still Alive-2012[7]
  • Variation-2016[8]

Songs

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  • Yo Junima
  • Kina Mayama
  • Bhakkano Phutera
  • Haina Bhaneko Chaina
  • Sindhuli Gadhi
  • K Bhayo Kina Bhayo
  • Godhuli Saanjh
  • Naatak
  • Timrai Lagi
  • Yo Aansu
  • Thikai Cha
  • Swartha
  • My Love is True
  • Yo Din Yo Raat
  • Nasocha
  • Sakdina
  • Huncha Maya Ma
  • Tara Tipera
  • Pahad Royeko Chha
  • Jogaum Mili
  • Desh Nr\irman
  • Nasalu Nayaan
  • Yo Dashain

International tours

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  • Hong Kong-2005
  • Dubai-2007
  • Thailand-2012
  • Australia-2015
  • SSLSD (QATAR) IN 5F.2022-2023 going to grade 6.

References

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  1. ^ "A 'born entertainer'". Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Yes Humanity – NGO for humanity". yeshumanity.org.au. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Team – Yes Humanity". yeshumanity.org.au. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  4. ^ "Ncell launches Yonder karaoke contest; your chance to win a Samsung smartphone – NepaliTelecom". NepaliTelecom. 17 June 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  5. ^ "Yonder Music". yondermusic.com. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  6. ^ "Udesh Shrestha". Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  7. ^ "Times FM 90.6 MHz". timesfm906.com. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  8. ^ "VARIATION of Udesh Shrestha – Album and Music Video Launched". Fursad Nepal. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2017.