Singer

Biography

Rishi Khadka is one of the finest singer, composer, and lyricist in the Nepali music world. Rishi's unwavering dedication to music and creativity has firmly established him in the Nepali music industry. His creations are enriching the Nepali music sector, touching the hearts of the audience through his voice and creativity.

Summary of this Profile

Name	Rishi Khadka
Other Names	Santos Khadka
Birth Date	February 27 1993
Birth Place	Pyuthan
Current Address	Kathmandu
Blood Group	O+
Nationality	Nepali

Rishi was born on February 27, 1993, in Pyuthan district. Interested in music since childhood, Rishi formally began his musical journey at the age of 17. In 2010, he recorded his debut song 'Janchhu Pardesh' in his own voice, writing the lyrics and composing the music. Following the success of Rishi's first song, his engagements began to grow. Since then, Rishi has composed over 200 tracks, written lyrics for 100 songs, and sung more than 70 songs, including 'Date Okhara', 'Man Pareko Bhena', 'Pathar ko Mutu', 'A Jindagi' and 'Maina Raja Maina Rani', across various genres such as Modern, Folk Duet and Folkpop.

Rishi is focused on crafting high-quality songs that touch the hearts of the audience and contribute to the development of Nepali music. He involves himself in a creative process that blends musical elements with seamless fusions of composition, lyrics and vocals. Rishi creates narratives that bridge audience emotions with music, promoting Nepali art and culture through his creations. Rishi excels in choosing the right words to reflect emotions that deeply connect with audiences, touching their hearts.

He is actively engaged with various musical organizations. Rishi is the Chairperson of Saptarishi Music Pvt. Ltd. and a member of the Performer Society of Nepal, Music Royalty Collection Society Nepal, National Folk and Duet Song Academy and Rapati Society Kathmandu.

He is the winner of the Awareness Folk Duet Singing Competition, jointly organized by Radio Nepal and Nepal Television in 2013. Furthermore, Rishi has received several awards, including the Bindabasini Music Award 2023, Genius Music Award 2022, National Rapati Music Award 2022, National Festival Music Award 2019, Nepal Music Award 2018 and Epic Nepal Music Award 2018. He has been honored with various accolades and appreciation letters.

In 2023, Rishi had the privilege of serving as a jury member at the Swargadwari Pyuthan Fifth Festival. Moreover, he has also given musical performances in various programs organized in India and Kuwait.