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Born | April 27, 1990 |
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Website | balenformayor |
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
[edit]Shah first rose to fame among Nephop fans in 2013 for his performance in Raw Barz, a Nepali rap-battling league.[2]
Candidacy
[edit]Shah announced his mayoral candidacy in Kathmandu Metropolitian City (KMC) on December 17, 2021, through a social media post.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Gautam, Sarala (May 15, 2022). "Kathmandu's 'Balen Phenomenon'". Nepali Times. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Rapper Balen Shah announces to contest for Mayor of Kathmandu". Republica. December 17, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2022.