Kathmandu, Aug. 18 -- 19 lockdown, Sujan Chapagain's debut song, 'Teenpatey', was first shared on TikTok. It slowly became popular, and many regarded it as a form of therapy. This led Chapagain to understand that music is more than just awards and applause; it can also heal and bring people together.

Chapagain's story starts modestly, which adds to its appeal. His first public singing was at his school mass in fifth grade, where he performed Udit Narayan's 'Malai Yo Jindagile Chot Diyo'. The heartfelt performance moved many, even making some cry, and he won first prize, confirming early on that his voice mattered.

Despite the applause, Chapagain's path to music was not straightforward. He completed his +2 in science in Chitwan, where fa...