Tanka Timilsina
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Tanka Prasad Jaisi |
| Born | 10 July 1996 Achham, Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal |
| Origin | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Genres | Folk , Nepali pop, Deuda |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | https://tankajaisi.com.np |
Tanka Prasad Jaisi professionally known as Tanka Timilsina[1][2] (born 10 July 1996) is a Nepalese singer, songwriter, and performer known for his work in folk-pop,Deuda and modern Nepali music. His most popular song is "Meri Champa".
Background
Timilsina was born in Achham[3][4] to parents Datta Raj Jaisi and Pabitra Devi Jaisi. After completing his SLC, he moved to Nepalgunj for higher education. His career in music began as a host of a program called Ramailo Dohori Sanjh on Radio Bheri in Nepalgunj. Later, he shifted to Kathmandu to pursue a musical career, Inspired by local folk traditions & Nepali pop music. He developed own style of combining deuda[5] with rhythms and contemporary instrumentation.[6][7][8]
For a period of time he worked as a radio host, hosting the program, Ramaailo Godhuli Saajh which proved to be popular with the radio audience. He would have surprising early success with the song "Sansani" which boosted his career.[9][10] He had great success with the single, "Meri Cjampa".[11] The video which was directed by Bikram Chauhan made the Top 10 Most Watched Nepali Music Videos of 2079. Within the two months of its release, it clocked up more than sixteen million views.[12]
Along with artists Eleena Chauhan, Ram Ji Khand, Priti Ale, and Biraj Bhatta that The Rising Nepal refers to as "renowned, Timilsina has appeared on stage at the Nepalgunj Festival.[13]
Musical career
2000s - 2010s
Tanka began his music career in 2012 and released numerous singles.[14]He became popular among the youth by blending folk with pop and rock.[15]
Timilsina recorded the song, "Sansani". It was a last shot type of thing for him. He sent copies of it to radio stations but didn't have an idea of how it was doing. The country endured an earthquake in 2015, and his place of employment closed down, causing him to lose his source of income. He was getting ready to return to his village. However, unknown to him, the song had made an impact across Far Western Nepal and he became the subject of attention with people looking for him. This led to an offer to perform at the Sukhhad Festival in Kailali. The festival organizers offered him 35,000 rupees along with round-trip airfare. This was the first time he earnt that kind of money and it was his first time on the big stage.[16]
2020s
Working with guitarist Sanjeev Baraili, flautist Ratna BK and madal player Dim Bhuwan Gandharva, Timilsina and Apeksha Giri recorded the song, "Baaki Ek Sapna". The mixing was handled by Kumar Rana Magar. The song was released on 29 June 2020. A music video of the song was by Uttam Humagain under the direction of Jiwan Shahi. Dipen Basnyat handled the editing.[17]
Timilsina recorded the Dipak Sharma composition, "16 Barse Umerma" with Prabisha Adhikari. It premiered on 9 July 2020.[18][19]
In August 2025, he joined a cleaning drive with KP Khanal at Pashupatinath.[20]
Awards and nominations
For the Nominations for B Star Films Music Award 2080, Timilsina came second in the Pop/Modern Category Best Singer Male (Pop/Modern) category, fourth in the Best Music Composer (Pop/Modern) category and third in the Best Singer Male (Deuda) category.[21]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2080 B.S. | 14th Bindabasini Music Award | Best Male Pop Vocalist of the Year | Meri Champa | Won |
| 2080 B.S. | 1st B. Star Film Music Award | Best Song of the Year | Meri Champa | Won |
| 2075 B.S. | 2nd OSNepal Music Award | Best Deuda Singer | Maina | Nominated |
| 2076 B.S. | 10th Bindabasini Music Award | Best Male Pop Vocalist of the Year | Godhuli Sajhma | Nominated |
| 2076 B.S. | Amin National Music Award | Best Deuda Song | Maina Part 2 | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Tanka Timilsina: From Village Radio to Millions of Hearts, the Digital Age's Deuda Star". Wave Ritam English. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "From the dust of Achham to a digital empire: The inspiring journey of singer Tanka Timilsina". Nepal Press. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ↑ "Tanka Timilsina: From Village Radio to Millions of Hearts, the Digital Age's Deuda Star". Enewspolar. 19 August 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "गायक टंक तिमिल्सिनाको संघर्ष र सफलता : अछामको धुलोबाट उठेर डिजिटल संसारमा (भिडियो)". Nepal Press. 2025-08-16. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "देउडालाई 'फ्युजन' गरेर सफल भएका टंक तिमिल्सिना". www.ratopati.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2025-09-23.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "टंक तिमिल्सिना र एलिना चौहानको 'लेउ न माया लेउ' (भिडियोसहित)". makalukhabar.com. 2019-05-24. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ↑ Tanka Timilsina, Hami Nepali Feri Bisho Cup Ma (2024-06-11). "Nepal joins the T20 cricket jamboree, with team anthems, unrealistic fans, escapist dreams and reasonable skills in tow". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
- ↑ "टंक तिमिल्सिना र पशुपति खनालको 'ए प्यारु छिटो बिहे गरु' सार्वजनिक (भिडियो)". Nepal Press. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "From the dust of Achham to a digital empire: The inspiring journey of singer Tanka Timilsina". Nepal Press. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ↑ "मेरी चम्पा युट्युब ट्रेन्डिङमा ?". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ↑ "मेरी चम्पा युट्युब ट्रेन्डिङमा ?". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ↑ xNepal, April 11, 2023 - TOP 10 Most Watched Nepali Music Videos of 2079 by Anand Nepa, 9.
- ↑ "Singers, artistes mesmerising audience in Nepalgunj festival". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "पहिलो गीत निस्कँदा अचानक खुसीका आँशु झरे : टंक तिमिल्सिना". aajakonews.com. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "लोकपप सङ्गीतमा जमेका टंक तिमिल्सिना". Naya Pusta (in नेपाली). 2025-08-27. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "From the dust of Achham to a digital empire: The inspiring journey of singer Tanka Timilsina". Nepal Press. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "'बाँकी एउटा सपना' बोलको गीत सार्वजनिक". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "टंक र प्रविशाको '१६ वर्षे उमेरमा' सार्वजनिक". ThahaKhabar. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ 16 Barse Umerma - Tanka Timilsina, Prabisha Adhikari Ft Gita Dhungana | Avishek Khadka | Music Video. Retrieved 2025-09-23 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Artists Clean the Divine Pashupatinath". Online Khabar. 2025-08-22. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ↑ "Pop/Modern Category Best Singer Male (Pop/Modern), 2. Tanka Timilsina; Best Music Composer (Pop/Modern), Tanka Timilsina; Best Singer Male (Deuda) 3. Tanka Timilsina". bstar.com.np. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ↑ "एउटै कार्यक्रममा पल र समीक्षा देखि टंक सम्मानित". NepalClicks (in नेपाली). Retrieved 2025-09-23.
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