Nima Rumba

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Nima Rumba
Nima Rumba in Tamang Sonam Lochhar 2018 DC.jpg
Rumba performing in Tamang Sonam Lochhar programme in Washington DC (2018)
Background information
Birth nameNima Chhiring Lama [1]
BornMay 27, 1974
Subarnapur, Parsa , Nepal
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, actor
Years active1991–present
Website http://www.nimarumba.com

Nima Rumba is a singer, lyricist, musician, and actor from Nepal. [1] Some of his popular songs are Block Hill, Huri Bataas, Samjhera Ti din Haru, Aau Aauna, and Preeti Basyo. [2]

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Personal life

Nima was born in Subarnapur, Parsa of Nepal. [ when? ] His family migrated to Parsa from Mudhe, Sindhupalchok before he was born. He is married to Sheli Thapa Magar. [ when? ] The couple have two children. [ citation needed ]

Discography

Albums

Films

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References

  1. 1 2 "5 things about Nima Rumba". myrepublica.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2008.
  2. "Biography of Nima Rumba; An Aspiring Singer of Nepal". inheadline.com.
  3. 1 2 "Nima Rumba". DHAKATOPI.COM.