Jetshen Dohna Lama

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Jetshen Dohna Lama
BornApril 2013 (age 12)
OccupationSinger
Years active2022–present

Jetshen Dohna Lama (born April 2013) is an Indian child singer from Pakyong district, Sikkim. [1] She gained recognition after winning the ninth season of the television singing competition Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs in 2023, becoming one of the youngest winners of the franchise. [2] [3]

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Early life

Lama was born in April 2013 in Pakyong district in the Indian state of Sikkim. [4] She developed an interest in singing at an early age and began performing publicly as a child. [5]

Career

In 2022, Lama participated in the ninth season of the reality singing competition Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs , broadcast nationally on Zee TV. [6] The season concluded in January 2023, when she was announced as the winner and received a trophy along with a cash prize of ₹10 lakh. [7] [8]

Her performances on the show were noted for vocal maturity and stage presence. [9] Judge Shankar Mahadevan described her as a promising young talent. [10]

In 2024, Lama was selected to represent India at the 2nd International Children's Songwriting Summit "Our Generation" held in Kazan, Russia where young talents from around the world showcased musical creativity. [11] [12]

Public reception

Lama's victory received coverage from national and regional media outlets in India. [13] Her success was widely celebrated in Sikkim where regional media described her win as a significant achievement for young performers from India's northeastern region. [14] Her performances also attracted attention in neighbouring Nepal where media outlets reported on her appearances following the competition. [15]

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References

  1. Farzeen, Sana (23 January 2023). "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 9 winner Jetshen Dohna Lama takes home ₹10 lakh". The Indian Express. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  2. Pradhan, Sujal (22 January 2023). "Sikkim's Jetshen Dohna Lama wins Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs Season 9". India Today NE. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  3. Shukla, Richa (23 January 2023). "Exclusive: 'Now that I have won the trophy, I want to get back to my home in Sikkim and relax,' says Jetshen Dohna Lama". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  4. Sharma, Vanshika (23 January 2023). "Who is Jetshen Dohna Lama — biography, age, father & Instagram". The SportsGrail. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  5. "Who is Jetshen Dohna Lama, winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs?". Moneycontrol. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  6. "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs Season 9: Meet finalist Jetshen Dohna Lama". Aaj Tak (in Hindi). 23 January 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  7. "Jetshen Dohna Lama, 9, lifts up Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs trophy". Times Now News. 22 January 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  8. "Jetshen Dohna Lama wins Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs, takes home ₹10 lakh". Aaj Tak (in Hindi). 23 January 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  9. GURUNG, ISABELLA (24 January 2023). "Young singer from Sikkim wins nation's hearts on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa". Sikkim Express. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  10. "Jetshen Dohna Lama impresses judges with consistency". Moneycontrol. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  11. "Sikkim's Jetshen Dohna Lama To Represent India At International Children's Songwriting Summit". Northeast Today. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  12. "Good News: India's Singing Sensation Jetshen Dohna Lama to Represent Nation at Russia Summit". Voice of Sikkim. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  13. "Sikkim girl wins Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs Season 9". India Today NE. 22 January 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  14. BISWAKARMA, Dr. RB (25 January 2023). "Sikkimese little champ Jetshen's win hailed across state". Sikkim Express. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  15. Shahi, Mannu (30 April 2023). "10-year-old singing prodigy Jetshen Dohna Lama's first performance in Nepal". The Rising Nepal. Retrieved 27 December 2025.