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Sushma Shrestha

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Sushma Shrestha, later known as Poornima, is a distinguished playback singer of Nepali Newar heritage whose voice became a defining presence in South Asian cinema. Rising to fame as a child singer in the 1970s, she delivered several timeless hits mar...

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Sushma Shrestha, later known as Poornima, is a distinguished playback singer of Nepali Newar heritage whose voice became a defining presence in South Asian cinema. Rising to fame as a child singer in...

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Full NameSushma Shrestha
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Playback Singer
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Active Since1970

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8

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56 yrs

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