My mother saw my potential long before I did

Asmita Adhikari discusses her favourite songs, the support that keeps her going, and her plans for overseas performances.

Asmita Adhikari never planned to stand in the spotlight; she used to shy away from it. A trained nurse from Damak, Jhapa, she grew up quietly singing bhajans at home, encouraged by her mother, who saw her potential long before she did. Her breakthrough came in 2018 when she gained national recognition as the third runner-up in Nepal Idol Season 2.