Milan Amatya, also known as Milan Newar, is a distinguished singer from Nepal, celebrated for her versatility and contributions to various musical genres.
Born on January 25, 1986, in Nunaikhuti, Goruwajhar, Assam, India, Milan hails from a Nepali household. Her musical journey commenced in early childhood, with formal training beginning at the age of four. She further honed her skills in Guwahati under the guidance of her aunt, Miss Dukuna Newar, and received classical training from Guru Subhash Das. Additionally, she trained in Rajasthani folk music under Shri Badri Vyas.
Musical Career and Works: Milan’s career is marked by a prolific output across multiple languages, including Nepali, Assamese, Bodo, Hindi, and Rajasthani. She has released numerous albums, such as:
- Assamese: “Khunmoni” (Bihu Songs), “Akou Anupama,” “Kunwali,” “Rangdhali,” “Gamusa.”
- Bodo: “Rojeni Arnai,” “Fri Friokha.”
- Nepali: “Kanchi,” “Mero Mann,” “Maya,” “Asha,” “Tirsana,” “Baduli,” “Maya Ko Indreni.”
- Rajasthani Folk: “Ghoomar,” “Ruma Jhuma,” “Chudidar Gajaro,” “Holi Songs Devar Mharo Re.”
- Rajasthani Bhajan: “Lagan Shyam Sang Lagi,” “Parchio Babero,” “Ghume Ghodaliyo Babero.”
Her notable playback singing includes popular songs like “Gala Ratai” from the movie Notebook and “Slowly Slowly” from the movie Kali.
Awards and Achievements: Milan’s talent has been recognized with several awards:
- Image Award 2012: Best Pop Singer Female.
- Dcine Award 2070: Best Playback Singer (Female) for Notebook.
- Nefta Film Award 2070: Best Playback Singer (Female) for Notebook.
- Infa Film Award 2070: Best Playback Singer (Female) for Kali.
- Online Filmykhabar Award (OFA) 2014: Popular Playback Singer (Female).
- Dcine Award 2078: Popular Playback Singer (Female) for Sanglo.
In 2016, she participated in the environmental awareness song “Melancholy,” featuring 365 Nepali singers and musicians, which set a Guinness World Record for “Most Vocal Solos in a Song Recording.”
Recent Endeavors: Milan served as a coach on the reality show The Voice of Nepal and secured the title of winning coach in Season 5.
Her dedication to music and her ability to perform across various languages and genres have solidified her status as a prominent figure in the Nepali music industry.