Om Sunar () is a Nepali playback singer known for his work in Nepali folk and Indian classical music. He began his musical career in 2009 and has recorded over 250 songs. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Music from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Tribhuvan University and as of 2024, is pursuing his master's degree at the same institution.
Musical career Om Sunar began his musical journey with the debut song "Maga Maga Timi Ke Magchhau Dinchhu Timi Lai Je Magchhau" from the album Sugandha. Since then, he has released a wide range of recordings in both Nepali and Hindi.
He has composed more than three dozen of songs for Nepali films and audio albums. He made his playback singing debut in the Nepali film Don't Break My Heart, which marked his entry into the film music industry.
In recognition of his contributions to music and cultural preservation, Sunar currently serves as the President of the Music Research and Development Forum Nepal (MRDF Nepal). He is an honorary member of the Film Artist Workers Organization of Nepal (FAWON), and Music Video Directors Guild of Nepal. He has served as a judge in various national and international programs.
Early life and education Om Sunar was born on March 16, 1987, in Surkhet District, Nepal, to Chandra Bahadur Sunar and Jagmati Sunar. In April 1991 (Baisakh 2048 B.S.), he moved with his family to Kailali District in Sudurpashchim Province, where he has resided permanently ever since.
He completed his SLC in 2005, and his Higher Secondary Education in 2009 from Shree Rastriya Higher Secondary School Kailali. In the same year, he completed Community Medical Assistant (CMA) program through the CTEVT.
In 2009, Sunar began formal training in Indian classical music under the mentorship of his music teacher Gurudeb Kamat. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music in 2022 from Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Tribhuvan University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology at the same institution.
Personal life Om Sunar is married to Muna Shah, who is also active in the Nepali music industry as a folk singer and lyricist. They were married on December 13, 2006, in a traditional Hindu ceremony. The couple has two children: Laxmi Narayan Shah and Tek Narayan Shah. The family resides in Lamki Chuha Municipality, Kailali, Nepal.
Beyond music, Sunar is passionate about football and martial arts. He is also an avid reader and writer, having authored various creative works including poems, ghazals, short stories, essays, songs, and novels.
Awards SN Awards category Awards titleSongsResultRef 1 Best Singer Male3rd Pim Nepal Film Festival – 2020DarlingWon2Best Singer of the Year Male (Folk Pop)4th Sagarmatha Music Award – 2022Lahure Sipahi DaiWon3Best Folk Pop Singer (Jurry)Natyashwor Music Award – 2023Columbus Ki KanchhiWon4.Best Playback Singer4th Nepal Music & Fashion Award – 2023Adhuro Chhu Ma Timi BinaWon5Best Duet SingerNational Box Office Teej Music Award – 2022 Bariko Patama Won6 Best Pop Singer 3rd Himalayan International Award – 2023Yo Man Won 7Best Modern Singer5th Nepal Music & Fashion Award – 2024Mayale Sajaula won8 Best Modern Singer4th Silver Music Awards 2025Mayale Sajaula Won
Honor SNHonor titleDateref1National Singer Honor20202Artist & Creator Honor20224National Bilakshan Talent Honor20235National Film Culture Ratna Honor 20236National Personality & Talent Honor 20237Youth Singer Honor 20238Spiny Babbler Musicworker Honor 20239National Singer Honor 2024
Organization involvement SNOrganization namedesignationref1Music Research and Development Forum Nepal (MRDF Nepal)President (2023 to Present )2Film Artists’ Worker's Organization Nepal (FAWON)Honorary Member 3Music Video Directors’ Guild NepalHonorary Member 4Sahayatra NepalAdvisor
Judge SNEvent name & yearOrganized byref112th International Folk Music Film Festival (2022)Music Museum of Nepal24th Jyoti Films Music Awards (2023)Royal Movies Pvt. Ltd.312th Nepal Africa Film Festival (2024)College of Journalism and Mass Communication (CJMC) 46th National Inclusive Music Award 2023PIM Nepal5 Season 2: Miss and Mrs. Universal 2023Sparkle Entertainment613th Dcine Award 2023Chhayan Chhabi Creation7 2nd Kabya Music Award 2023Kabya Music Center
Songs SN Song nameRelease dateRef 1 Columbus Ki KanchhiOct 14, 20202Suna Na Yo Manko KuraNov 15, 20163Timro Jhalko Akha BhariSep 23, 20204Lahure Sipahi DaiMar 16, 20225Bari Ko PatamaJul 2, 20206RaijhumaSep 7, 20207Maile Maya Lagaye20118Timro KasamJul 6, 20219Timi Bina201310Sapne Maine (Hindi Song)Jan 12, 201811Mayale Sajaula Jan 12, 202412Timro Mitho BatamaMar 31, 202013Oe BeautyAug 22, 201814Timi Lai Maya Garau Bhanchha Yo ManNov 13, 201915Yo ManaJul 9, 202116Phool BhandaFeb 12, 202117Kauso LaisakyoSep 28, 201818Balendrako BattimaMay 24, 2024 19NirdoshiApr 4, 202020Timi Na Hunda Ko MaSep 3, 202221We Love You ShambhuFeb 15, 202322Yati komal Mutu meroSep 14, 202023Sajayako Thiya TimilaaiApr 22, 202024Mera Khaab Hai Tu (Hindi Song)Feb 3, 201825Sarara Maya SararaApr 2, 202026Chokho Maya SailiJul 21, 201827Salam Chha Apr 19, 202028Dashin Tihar AayoSep 4, 202029Manma SadhaiSep 20, 202030Mayako Ghar201431Timi Timi ChhauOct 27, 201832Hurkeko BainsaJan 13, 201933Madalu Rankaideu Jul 25, 202434Maya MaSep 11, 202035Kinara HarumaDec 8, 202036Timro Maya Mar 19, 202037Ye Maya Apr 6, 201938 Prem KathaAug 31, 202439 Chhoda SataunaDec 26, 2024
Movie songs SNSong name Release date Movie nameRef 1Sagar MathiApr 27, 2019Ray2Aamaile BhantheDec 29, 2017Jhamak Bahadur3Chandrama Jhain RamriSep 22, 2017Babu Kancha4Kahile Pani NawoilineMar 16, 2022Namaste Nepal5Jati JatiAug 29, 2016Don't Break My Heart 6.Buddha Born in NepalApr 15, 2016Buddha Born in Nepal7.Maile Ishq gareSep 15, 2015Aawara8.Supari KanchoJan 15, 2018Nepte9.Marchhu Ma Ta Oe KaliMay 18, 2016Kampan10.Kasto Kasto Lagdai chha May 26, 2016Kampan11Sagar ....Kurwan 12Nyano LagchaAug 17, 2018Dhoom 313Mirga Nayeni Aug 1, 2018 Jhamak Bahadur14MahasusNov 19, 2019Andhakar15Mero ManAug 29, 2016Don't Break My Heart 16Yo Maya Yo MayaFeb 26, 2018Koila17Jhamak Bahadur Jul 20, 2018Jhamak bahadur 18Yautai Mutu Hamro Apr 20, 2016kampan19Aau Basna Yo Jun 6, 2020Kamala 20 Darling Mar 23, 2021Lobhi Papi 21Bul Bul Aug 29, 2016Don't Break My Heart 23Dalli Mar 12, 2018Encounter Galli 24Udna Thalyo Yo Man....Shrishtiko Phool25 Adhuro Chhu Ma Timi BinaApr 27, 2023Roshani26Bahiri Pida Le BhandaSep 2, 2024Nametine Ghau27 Aghori ..........Aghori 28 Break DanceJun 18, 2025Wrong Destination-2
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