Ankit Shrestha: Busking in the US, this singer has earned fandom among Nepalis worldwide

Ankit Shrestha , carrying a guitar, often frequents the subway stations in New York City. He is not there to board any train. The 27-year-old is there for something else.

He picks a spot, places his bucket in front of him and starts busking. This is his routine whenever he is free. “I’ve been doing this since I came to the US from Nepal in 2013,” he says. “It’s helped out a lot as it’s made me a better singer and a musician.”