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Padma Shri 2025

Renowned in Sikkim as the ‘Nepali Geet ke Guru Gurung’, the 70-year-old has dedicated over six decades to preserving and promoting Sikkimese Nepali folk music and dance traditions.

The leading folk artist has also played a pioneering role in the revival of cultural traditions of indigenous Bhutia and Lepcha tribes through his performances at national and international festivals.

A native of Soreng district, Gurung has been a regular performer on radio and television.