

Basanta Chhetri
@basanta-chhetri · Music Artists, Music Director
Basanta Chhetri is recognized as a melodious vocalist, sensitive composer, and prolific music director in Nepali modern music. Active since the 1950s, he has devoted his life to musical practice and has directed music for hundreds of songs across fol...
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Basanta Chhetri is recognized as a melodious vocalist, sensitive composer, and prolific music director in Nepali modern music. Active since the 1950s, he has devoted his life to musical practice and h...
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