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Sambhujit Banskota
Music Director
About
Sambhujeet Baskota, also spelled Sambhujit Baskota, is a highly renowned Nepali music composer, singer, and lyricist. His contributions to the Nepali music industry have made him one of the most popular and prolific figures in Nepali cinema.
Baskota's impressive career includes composing music for over 355 Nepali feature films, as well as crafting more than 2,000 Nepali modern songs, folk songs, and bhajans (religious songs). His musical talent has left a significant impact on the Nepali entertainment scene.
He is notably recognized for directing the first Nepali music video, titled "Mayalu Timi Tadha," which was released in 1985 and featured the well-known actor Bhuwan KC. In addition to his musical career, Baskota is involved in anti-drug programs aimed at helping children.
He was part of a remarkable achievement when he joined 365 other Nepali artists in singing an environmental song titled "Melancholy," which set a Guinness World Record. This song was conceptualized, written, composed, and directed by environmentalist Nipesh Dhaka.
Baskota has a family deeply connected to the world of music and film. His son, Shauryajeet Baskota, is also a musical director and composed music for the film "Kusume Rumal 2." Additionally, his daughter, Mela Baskota, has appeared as a child artist in numerous Nepali feature films.
He has served as one of the judges on the fourth season of "Nepal Idol," a popular singing reality show in Nepal. Baskota's contributions to music and culture have earned him recognition and accolades, including the 8th Fr E.L. Watrin Memorial Cultural Award at Survaahini, A Musical Bliss organized by St. Xavier's College.
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Mayabi
(2025)
Parkhi Base Timilai
(2024)
Jay Ho
(2023)
Chha Maya Chhapakkai
(2019)
Dal Bhat Tarkari
(2019)
Love Station
(2019)
Seto Bagh
(2015)
Kohinoor
(2014)
Gambler
(2013)
Jaya Hos
(2012)
Barsaat
(2012)
Mriga Trishna
(2012)
Sathi Ma Timro
(2012)
Malai Man Paryo
(2011)
Raaj
(2011)
Shasan
(2011)
Chino
(2011)
Desh
(2010)
Mero K Gati Hune Ho
(2010)
Kanyadaan
(2010)
Jangabaaz
(2009)
Danveer
(2008)
Ma Timibina Marihalchu
(2008)
Nepal
(2007)
Paaledai
(2007)
Bhagya Bidhata
(2007)
Dobato
(2007)
Duniya
(2006)
Maanish
(2006)
Krishna Arjun
(2006)
Raju Raja Ram
(2005)
Ko Aafno Ko Birano
(2005)
Karmayoddha
(2005)
Agneepath
(2005)
Sukha Dukha
(2004)
Khandaan
(2004)
Hami Teen Bhai
(2004)
Jetho Kanchho
(2004)
Daiba
(2004)
Indreni
(2004)
Ukali Orali
(2004)
Maan Mutu Ra Maya
(2003)
Mangalsutra
(2003)
Je Bho Ramrai Bho
(2003)
Man Mero Mandaina
(2003)
Chautari
(2003)
Aafnopan
(2003)
Babu Saheb
(2003)
Subhakamana
(2002)
Buhari
(2002)
Goreto
(2002)
Muktidata
(2002)
Jiddi
(2002)
Chakravyu
(2002)
Ajambari Maya
(2002)
Arjun
(2002)
Dhan Sampati
(2002)
Yestai Huncha Pirati
(2001)
Sajaya
(2001)
Man Mandir
(2001)
Nepal Pyaro Chha
(2001)
Chahanchu Ma Timi Lai Nai
(2001)
Siudo Ko Sindoor
(2001)
Gauthali
(2001)
Mohani Lagla Hai
(2001)
Aawara
(2001)
Lagangatho
(2001)
Muskan
(2001)
Naatedaar
(2001)
Badalpari
(2001)
Feri Timro Yaad Aayo
(2001)
Nau Dada Pari
(2001)
Aafno Manche
(2001)
Yo Mayako Sagar
(2000)
Angalo Angaloma
(2000)
Hero
(2000)
Daag
(2000)
Ta Ta Sarae Bigris Ni Badri
(2000)
Apsara
(2000)
Bar Pipal
(2000)
Maili
(2000)
Dhuk Dhuki
(2000)
Jindagani
(2000)
Dharmaputra
(2000)
Timi Nai Baseu Mero Manma
(2000)
Sorah Barshe Jowan
(2000)
Jange
(2000)
Gorkhali
(2000)
Chalchitra
(2000)
Maute Dai
(1999)
Paapi
(1999)
Kancha
(1999)
Nepali Babu
(1999)
Chandani
(1999)
Thuldai
(1999)
Chor
(1998)
Sathi
(1998)
Guru Chela
(1998)
Dautari
(1998)
Jun Tara
(1997)
Bishalu
(1997)
Allare
(1997)
Sun Chandi
(1997)
Sima Rekha
(1997)
Karodpati
(1997)
Nirmaya
(1996)
Laxmi Puja
(1996)
Gothalo
(1996)
Garib
(1996)
Choro
(1996)
Apaharan (Ekadeshma)
(1995)
Janmabhumi
(1995)
Sita
(1995)
Jali Rumal
(1994)
Jhajhalko
(1994)
Mahamaya
(1994)
Mohani
(1994)
Sarangi
(1994)
Sworga
(1994)
Truck Driver
(1994)
Prem Pinda
(1993)
Milan
(1993)
Priyasi
(1993)
Bhauju
(1993)
Sankalpa
(1993)
Kasam
(1992)
Adhikar
(1992)
Aadhi Beri
(1992)
Pariwar
(1991)
Yug Dekhi Yug Samma
(1991)
Lobhi Papi
(1991)
Maya
(1991)
Bijaya Parajaya
(1990)
Cheli Beti
(1990)
Ke Ghar Ke Dera
(1985)
Mahagathabandhan
Double Triple
As a Co-Producer
As a Lyricist
Shasan
(2011)
Ma Timibina Marihalchu
(2008)
Paaledai
(2007)
Raju Raja Ram
(2005)
Agneepath
(2005)
Indreni
(2004)
Buhari
(2002)
Goreto
(2002)
Sanyas
(2002)
Yestai Huncha Pirati
(2001)
Man Mandir
(2001)
Chahanchu Ma Timi Lai Nai
(2001)
Muskan
(2001)
Beimani
(2001)
Angalo Angaloma
(2000)
Hero
(2000)
Daag
(2000)
Maute Dai
(1999)
Kancha
(1999)
Nepali Babu
(1999)
Chandani
(1999)
Thuldai
(1999)
Daiva Sanjog
(1998)
Chandal
(1998)
Dautari
(1998)
Agni Pariksha
(1997)
Nirmaya
(1996)
Truck Driver
(1994)
Priyasi
(1993)
Pariwar
(1991)
Yug Dekhi Yug Samma
(1991)
Bijaya Parajaya
(1990)
As a Singer
Maanish
(2006)
Sukha Dukha
(2004)
Maan Mutu Ra Maya
(2003)
Man Mero Mandaina
(2003)
Saantan Thari Tharika
(2003)
Buhari
(2002)
Goreto
(2002)
Muktidata
(2002)
Arjun
(2002)
Dhan Sampati
(2002)
Yestai Huncha Pirati
(2001)
Sajaya
(2001)
Man Mandir
(2001)
Muskan
(2001)
Beimani
(2001)
Aafno Manche
(2001)
Angalo Angaloma
(2000)
Hero
(2000)
Maili
(2000)
Timi Nai Baseu Mero Manma
(2000)
Chalchitra
(2000)
Maute Dai
(1999)
Paapi
(1999)
Pardesi
(1999)
Chandani
(1999)
Thuldai
(1999)
Daiva Sanjog
(1998)
Chandal
(1998)
Dautari
(1998)
Bishalu
(1997)
Sima Rekha
(1997)
Garib
(1996)
Sita
(1995)
Sarangi
(1994)
Truck Driver
(1994)
Lobhi Papi
(1991)
As a Story
As a Production Designer
As a Guest Music
As a Music
Frequently Asked Questions: Sambhujit Banskota
As of July 2026, he is 69 years old.
He was born on March 15, 1957, in Kathmandu.
He is celebrated for his versatile and high-energy performances in films like Mayabi, Gauthali, Agneepath, Sathi and Hami Teen Bhai.
Yes, he is married.
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