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Balen Shah
Born (1990-04-27) April 27, 1990 (age 34)
Education
Occupations
  • rapper
  • structural engineer
Parents
  • Ramnarayan Shah (father)
  • Dhrubadevi Shah (mother)
Websitebalenformayor.com

Balendra Shah (born April 27, 1990; Nepali: बालेन शाह), more popularly known as Balen Shah, is a Nepali rapper, structural engineer, and independent mayoral candidate of Kathmandu Metropolitian City (KMC) for the ongoing 2022 Nepali local elections.[1]

Career

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Shah first rose to fame among Nephop fans in 2013 for his performance in Raw Barz, a Nepali rap-battling league.[2]

Candidacy

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Shah announced his mayoral candidacy in Kathmandu Metropolitian City (KMC) on December 17, 2021, through a social media post.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Gautam, Sarala (May 15, 2022). "Kathmandu's 'Balen Phenomenon'". Nepali Times. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  2. ^ Ghimire, Binod (May 4, 2022). "Five candidates for Kathmandu mayor position to watch". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved May 15, 2022. Balen has made his name among Nepali youths as a rapper following his acclaimed performance at the Raw Barz, a rap-battling league, in 2013.
  3. ^ "Rapper Balen Shah announces to contest for Mayor of Kathmandu". Republica. December 17, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2022.

Category:Nepalese hip hop singers