Sambhujeet Baskota
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Sambhujeet Baskota (Nepali: शम्भूजीत बासकोटा; also spelled Sambhujit) is a Nepali music composer, singer and lyricist.[1] He is considered to be one of the most popular and prolific music composers and singers of Nepali cinema.[2][3] He has composed music in more than 355 Nepali features films, more than 2,000 Nepali modern songs, folk songs and bhajans (religious songs).[2] He currently serves as a member of Vibhushan committee.[4][5][6]
Shambhujeet Baskota शम्भूजीत बासकोटा | |
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Birth name | Shambhujeet Baskota |
Born | (1957-03-15) March 15, 1957 (age 67) Nepal |
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Years active | 1971–present |
Spouse(s) | Uttara |
He is recognized as director of first Nepali music video Mayalu Timi Tadha which was released in 1985 and was sung by well-known actor Bhuwan KC.[7] He also works for an anti-drug program to help children. He is one of the singers among 365 artists of Nepal who participated to sing an environmental song titled “Melancholy,” which set a Guinness World Record. The song was conceptualized, written, composed and directed by environmentalist Nipesh Dhaka.[8]
Baskota has two sons and two daughters. His son Shauryajeet is also a musical director and composed the music for the film Kusume Rumal 2.[9] Baskota's children are closely associated with the film industry. His daughter Mela Baskota has appeared as a child artist in many Nepali Feature Films.
Baskota was also one of four judges on the fourth season of Nepal Idol, a popular singing reality show in Nepal.[10] He has also been honored with 8th Fr E.L. Watrin Memorial Cultural Award at Survaahini, A Musical Bliss organized by St. Xavier's College.