Asmita Adhikari (Nepali: अस्मिता अधिकारी; born 14 April 1996) is a Nepalese playback singer from Damak , Jhapa who finished as the third runner-up in Nepal Idol Season 2 and has performed songs such as "Sali Man Paryo" and "Tadha Vaye Pani". Adhikari holds a degree in nursing but has primarily pursued music as a career.
Early life Adhikari was born on 14 April 1996, in Damak, Jhapa, Nepal. She developed an early interest in music and participated in inter-school singing competitions. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a registered nurse.
Musical career In 2018, Asmita Adhikari competed in Nepal Idol Season 2, where she finished as the third runner-up.
Her debut song was "Timro Mayale Badhera Rakha". She collaborated with Kali Prasad Baskota on the song "Sali Man Paryo" for the movie Ghamad Shere, which has over 150 million views on YouTube. She also released a rendition of "Tadha Vaye Pani".
Adhikari has provided playback vocals for several movies, including Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2, Ghamad Shere, A Mero Hajur 4, Chapali Height, Rato Tika Nidharma, Prasad, Babari, Aincho Paincho, and Jai Ho. Adhikari also performed in multiple cities of US during 2023 Dashain and Tihar festival.
Personal life Adhikari married Mahesh Kale, a Nepali musician and lyricist, in 2025.
Partial discography
Timro Mayale Bandhera Rakha Sali Man Paryo (with Kali Prasad Baskota) Tadha Vaye Pani Ma Jindagi Bhari Selfie Mobile
Awards
Year Award Category Song Result Ref. 2023 National Music Awards Best Duet Song Lajjawati Jhar 2023 National Music Awards Best Playback Singer Babari Rang Ma
Natikaji Rastriya Shastriya Sangeet Puraskar 2022 – won
Chinnalata Geet Puraskar – won
References
External links Asmita Adhikari Official Facebook Page