Draft:Kiran Babu Pun

Kiran Babu Pun

Kiran Babu Pun (born 8 June 1990) is a Nepali folk singer, songwriter, composer, music producer, and cultural administrator. He has been active since the early 2010s, known for his folk compositions and collaborative works . In January 2024, he was appointed as Managing Director (General Manager) of the Nepal Sanskritik Sansthan (Cultural Corporation).

Early life and background

Born on 8 June 1990 in Nepal, Pun earned a postgraduate degree in music. Early in his career, he researched intangible folk traditions across the country and worked with cultural organizations focused on preservation.

Musical career

Pun’s discography spans a variety of folk-themed songs where he is credited as lyricist, composer, and often producer. These include:

• Maina Chari, a Teej song released on 7 July 2017 — he wrote the lyrics and composed it.
• Timrai Lagi Marna Banki Chha, Man Mandir, Dukhad Ghadi, Sanumaya, and Ekadeshko Katha — all credited to him for composition, lyrics, and production, with vocal collaborations from Tika Pun, Ramji Khand, Chhabi Pariyar, Nar Bahadur Singh, among others.

He is further credited for additional releases like Sai Hajur and Shubhakamana 2080 on streaming services.

Administrative career

On 8 Magh 2080 B.S. (≈22 January 2024), Pun assumed the role of Managing Director (General Manager) of Nepal Sanskritik Sansthan following a Cabinet appointment. During his term, he pursued a policy framework encapsulated by संस्कृति + प्रकृति + जनशक्ति = समृद्धि, focusing on heritage preservation and community engagement.

Key initiatives include:

• Restoration and performance of the musical play Munamadan at the “Shubharambha Sanskritik Saajh 2082” event.
• Launching weekly cultural programs across Nepal’s seven provinces to promote folk arts.

Other roles

Serves as member-secretary of the Board of Directors of Sanskritik Sansthan. His tenure as General Manager runs from 3 Magh 2080 to 8 Magh 2083 B.S. (approx. Jan 2024–Jan 2027).

Discography

• Maina Chari (lyrics & composition; 7 July 2017)
• Timrai Lagi Marna Banki Chha
• Man Mandir
• Dukhad Ghadi
• Sanumaya
• Ekadeshko Katha
• Sai Hajur
• Shubhakamana 2080
• Paran Tyagai Garchhu
• Mardaina Maya Juni Juni Samma
• Ma Pooja Garchhu

Style and impact

Pun is celebrated for blending heartfelt vocals, traditional Nepali instrumentation, and active creative roles in his work. As a cultural administrator, he has focused on preserving intangible

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