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Prashna Shakya is a Nepali pop singer. In 2003, Hits FM awarded her Best Pop Performance Female.[2]

Prashna Shakya
Born	April 26 Dharan, Nepal
Nationality	Nepali
Style	Pop music
Spouse(s)	Araj Keshav (2009-2015)[1]

Early life and education

Prashna Shakya was born in Dharan, Nepal. Her parents are Sumitra and Binod Shakya. She has a sister and brother. When she was a teenager, her parents wanted her to pursue sports in school. Shakya preferred music and performed at school and began taking music lessons, including studying under Dibya Khaling. She participated in a singing contest by Radio Nepal and was named a finalist.[3]

Career

Shakya released her first album, Hi! Hello, in 1997. Her second album, Aaawaz, was released in 2003. She was awarded the title "Best Pop Performance Female" by Hits FM.[2]

Shakya, alongside Sumit Kadka, performed the theme song for the 2016 National Games of Nepal.[4] In 2017, Shakya performed on behalf of the Embassy of Nepal, alongside Anand Karki, at the Pakistan National Council of Arts.[5]

Albums

• Hi! Hello (1997)
• Aaawaz (2003)
• Udayan (2008)
• Prashna (2015)

Awards and nominations

• Timro Sur Mero Geet 2056 BS : Competition Winner[6]
• Hits FM Music Award 2003 : Best Pop Performance Female (WINNER)[2]
• 11th Yamaha Kalika FM Music Award 2071 BS : Best Pop Singer Female (WINNER)[7]
• 2nd Video Award in UAE, Abu Dhabi 2017 AD : Best Female Singer (WINNER)[8]
• 7th Musical Khabar Music Award 2075 BS : Best Modern Female Singer (WINNER)[9]
• Bindabasini Award 2075: Best Singer of the Year Female Modern (WINNER)[10]

Personal life

Shakya married film director and singer Araj Keshav in 2009.[1] The relationship ended in divorce in 2015.[11]

References

External links

• Interview with Prashna Shakya on Nepal Star TV (in Nepali)
• Interview with Prashna Shakya on Indigenous Television (in Nepali)

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