Sanjay Shrestha
Sanjay Man Shrestha सञ्जय श्रेष्ठ | |
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Born | 27 March Janakpur, Nepal |
Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Sanjay Man Shrestha (Nepali: सञ्जय श्रेष्ठ) is a Nepali singer and musician. In 1992, Shrestha founded the pop music band Crossroads, which fused western-style singing and traditional Nepali instrumental music.[1][2][3] Shrestha produced several popular songs, including the hit Maya Meri Maya (Nepali: माया मेरी माया).
In 2013, Shrestha represented the Rastriya Prajatantra Party in local election of the constituent assembly from the Kathmandu-6 constituency.
Early life
Shrestha was born on 27 March in Janakpur. He studied in Janakpur. He grew up in Kathmandu and lives in Lainchour, Kathmandu.
Career
In 1992, Shrestha formed the five-person pop music band
Shrestha has also worked in Nepali movies as a singer and musician. He became involved in producing TV commercials for Nepali products.
Politics
In 2013, Shrestha ran in the constituent assembly election from Kathmandu-6 constituency representing Rastriya Prajatantra Party but was defeated.[6][7][8]
References
- ISBN 9780857284099.
- ^ ISSN 1535-1807.
- ISBN 9781578065363.
- ^ Song list, Sanjay Shrestha. "Community Radio". archive.org. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ Apple, Itunes. "Crossroads (Sanjay Shrestha)". apple.com.
- ^ Election, Candidates. "List". Topnepal.com.
- ^ Sagarmatha, Television (Nepal). "Interview with Sanjay Shrestha". YouTube.
- ^ "Kathmandu-6". election.ujyaaloonline.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013.