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Sushant KC

Sushant KC (Nepali: सुसान्त के.सी; born 2 February 1997) is a Nepali singer, songwriter, and music producer. He began his musical career in 2016 with the release of the song "Aama" and rose to prominence with tracks such as "Sathi" and "Sarangi." In 2024, he was recognized as one of the most-streamed Nepali artists, with over 44 million streams recorded across platforms.

Sushant KC
Born
Sushant KC

(1997-02-02) 2 February 1997 (age 28)
Kathmandu, Nepal
NationalityNepalese
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Music Producer
Years active2016–present
Musical career
OriginKathmandu, Nepal
Genres
Labels

In July 2024, KC performed at the Palladium Hall in Times Square, New York, as part of an international concert tour. In April 2025, a Hindi adaptation of his song "Bardali," titled "Uff," was released on the official YouTube channel of the Indian music label T-Series.[1][2]

Tours

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Sushant KC has performed extensively across Nepal and internationally, earning acclaim among the Nepali diaspora and music fans worldwide.

Headlining concerts

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Year Tour or Concert Locations Notes
2022 Dream Fest Brisbane, Hobart (Australia) Performed with his band "The Bangers" at Dream Fest, including a show at Hordern Pavilion.[3]
2024 Palladium Times Square headline show New York, USA Headlined at Palladium Times Square on July 20, 2024.[4]
2025 Live in Nepal Bhaktapur, Nepal Returned to perform after a 2½‑year hiatus; held at Sallaghari Ground on March 8, 2025; estimated attendance ~15,000.[5]

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Early life and education

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Sushant KC was born in Kathmandu, Nepal. He completed his School Leaving Certificate at Budhanilkantha School, followed by A-Levels at Rato Bangala School. After secondary education, he moved to Sydney, Australia, where he studied business. He later enrolled at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, United States, where he studied songwriting and music production.[9][10][11][12][13]

Career

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Sushant KC began his musical career in 2016 with the release of his debut single, "Aama." He rose to prominence in 2019 with the song "Sathi," which garnered widespread popularity among Nepali audiences. His music style incorporates a blend of modern pop, acoustic elements, and traditional Nepali influences.[14][15][16]

In 2023, his song "Sarangi" received critical acclaim and won an award at the Radio Kantipur National Music Awards. KC has performed at various concerts and festivals in Nepal and internationally. He also served as a coach on the second season of the reality television series The Voice Kids Nepal.[17][18][19]

In 2024, KC released his first Hindi single, "Kya Kardiya," marking a step toward expanding his presence in the broader South Asian music scene. In April 2025, he became the first Nepali artist to have a music video featured on the main YouTube channel of T-Series with the Hindi adaptation of his song "Bardali," titled "Uff."[20][21]

Musical style and influences

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KC's music blends acoustic pop with elements of traditional Nepali instrumentation, including the use of instruments such as the sarangi and madal. His songwriting is noted for melodic structures and personal themes. He has cited influences from both Nepali folk traditions and international artists such as Ed Sheeran.[22][23][24]

Awards and recognition

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  • 2023 Radio Kantipur National Music Awards – People's Choice Award (Best Pop Singer – Male), for the song Risaune Bhaye[25]
  • 2024 Radio Kantipur National Music Awards – Best Pop Singer (Male), for the song Sarangi[26]

Discography

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Singles

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Year Title Language Notes
2016 "Aama" Nepali Debut single; part of the album The Figments
2016 "Kaha Jau" Nepali From The Figments album
2016 "Again and Again" Nepali The Figments album track
2016 "All I Ever Dreamed" Nepali The Figments album track
2017 "Muskurayera" Nepali Early popular single
2018 "Maya Ma" Nepali Emotional ballad
2019 "Sathi" Nepali Breakthrough hit
2020 "Risaune Bhaye" Nepali Fan favorite, acoustic version popular
2021 "Baimani" Nepali Emotional theme single
2022 "Hawa Le" Nepali Acoustic-style release
2023 "Sarangi" Nepali Award-winning pop single; chart success
2023 "Jhyal Bata" Nepali Noted hit track
2024 "Bardali" (ft. Indrakala Rai) Nepali Viral collaboration hit
2024 "Kya Kardiya" Hindi Independent Hindi release
2025 "Uff" Hindi Hindi adaptation of "Bardali", released on T-Series

Personal life

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KC has spoken about the challenges he faced while balancing academic commitments and musical interests during his time in Australia. He has addressed issues related to mental health and has mentioned the role of his family in supporting his career decisions. He later enrolled at the Berklee College of Music to pursue formal studies in music.[27][28][29][30][31]

See also

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References

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  2. ^ "Somersby signs up Sushant KC as brand ambassador". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  3. ^ "DreamFest: Nepali Artists Live in Australia". The Hordern. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  4. ^ "Sushant KC featuring The Bangers at Palladium Times Square". Palladium Times Square. 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  5. ^ "Sushant KC to perform Live in Nepal". Kathmandu Post. 2025-01-20. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  6. ^ "Sushant KC set to make a grand comeback with live Bhaktapur concert". OnlineKhabar. 2025-01-17. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  7. ^ "Xiaomi Becomes Title Sponsor for "Sushant KC LIVE IN CONCERT"". ShareSansar. 2025-02-28. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  8. ^ "When rain, music and emotions came together". Kathmandu Post. 2025-03-10. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  9. ^ India, Rolling Stone (2025-04-28). "Sushant KC Drops New Song 'Uff,' A Hindi Version of Nepali Hit 'Bardali'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  10. ^ "Sushant KC is set to perform in New York". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  11. ^ "How Sushant KC made a mark on Nepali music". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  12. ^ "Prakash Saput, Sushant KC and Asmita Adhikari win big at National Music Awards". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  13. ^ "Sushant KC releases new single Hawa le - OnlineKhabar English News". 2022-12-28. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  14. ^ "Sushant KC set to make a grand comeback with live Bhaktapur concert - OnlineKhabar English News". 2025-01-20. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  15. ^ "EVENTS: March 8 to March 14, 2024". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  16. ^ "Sushant KC to take the stage in Times Square". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  17. ^ "Sushant KC's 'Gajalu' trending". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  18. ^ "Nepali Music Makes History: Sushant KC takes the stage in Times Square". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  19. ^ Smith-Muller, Talia (2021-04-27). "Sushant KC Proves Pursuing Music is a Viable Path in Nepal". Berklee Online Take Note. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  20. ^ "Sushant KC becomes first Nepali artist to be featured on T-Series main channel". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  21. ^ "Is the 'breakup' between Sushant KC and Anna Sharma just a publicity stunt?". Nepal News. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  22. ^ "Sushant KC, Shanti Shree Pariyar, and RC Rimal win big at National Music Awards 2025". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  23. ^ "Sushant KC to perform Live in Nepal". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  24. ^ "Sushant KC: An idiosyncratic young singer's dream to lead Nepali music forward - OnlineKhabar English News". 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  25. ^ "Prakash Saput, Sushant KC and Asmita Adhikari win big at National Music Awards". The Kathmandu Post. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  26. ^ "How Sushant KC made a mark on Nepali music". The Kathmandu Post. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  27. ^ "Sushant KC becomes most-streamed Nepali artist on Spotify - OnlineKhabar English News". 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  28. ^ "When rain, music and emotions came together". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  29. ^ "Sushant KC to perform a concert at Palladium Times Square on July 20". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  30. ^ "Sushant KC – ArtistNepal". artistnepal.com. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  31. ^ nadmin (2025-03-12). "Sushant KC and Anna Sharma's 'Breakup': Publicity Stunt or Genuine Rift?". Nepal Monitor. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
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