Anju Panta Nepali Singer

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nju Panta is one of the biggest stars in the country is making headlines in her country, not for her talents or skills, but because of her religious conversion to Christianity. Attacks in the media and critics are widespread as she bowed out of performing at a Hindu festival.“My faith does not allow me to worship gods through song,” Panta said. She only responded to critics saying that “I have nothing to say to those who are criticizing me. May be it’s God’s plan and now I’m under the grace of God”.The Asia Times article details how Panta married artist Manoj Raj Siwakoti, another popular singer in Nepal, in 2002. “The two have a daughter, but their marriage did not work: after the separation, about a year ago, her journey of self-discovery resulted in her conversion to Christianity. Her career is studded with success: in December 2009, during the thirteenth edition of Close Up Hits FM Music Award, she won almost all the awards including “Best Singer” and “Best Song of the Year.” Her hits “Nabirse Timilai” is one of the most popular nationwide.”Christianity has changed everything, including her songwriting.

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