I sat down with a sigh and looked at the end of the line

When we met after 6 months, I didn't get a sweet word

Hey, this is the way to go,

This is the way to go,

This is the way to go,

I wouldn't have come,

This is the way to go,

I wouldn't have come,

I wouldn't have come,

This is the way to go...

I don't find anyone who hasn't listened to the song Roila (Kheli) from this piece . This song by singer Shirish Devkota had hit the Nepali music market well . At that time, there was a crisis in the country . But this song had made him happy . Shirish got the opportunity to make a separate identity in the field of folk music through this song .

'At that time, I was just a young man,' he said, 'but I was very fascinated by music .' The famous singer Beema Kumari Dura of that time supported him in his Roila song . 

This also gave him more encouragement. The Panchebaja song was on the ‘A’ side. But the ‘B’ side’s Roila was well received. That made Shirish’s musical atmosphere different. Of course, Roila was not unheard of in the field of Nepali music before that. There have also been many recordings of Roila songs on Radio Nepal. There is also a history of many creators singing Roila songs. But when the Roila song was played on Radio Nepal, it was said, ‘But don’t say Roila, listen to the folk song sung by ...’. Shirish himself created the history of releasing it as Roila (Kheli) in the album in 2061 BS.

Especially during the month of Swasthani, Rudri, Ekah, Saptaha or other pujas, Roila used to be the chant that used to be heard in Lumbini, Gandaki, Dhawalagiri. The songs that Shirish brought to the album were also called Kheli and Bhajan. At that time, Devkota's songs were played like a single song when a new song came into the market. His songs became more famous after the newly opened FM radios started playing them.

Born on 2nd July 2042, Shirish was fond of khainjadi and majura from a young age. Whether it was during worship, going to Swasthani or at school, he was always interested in singing and playing. 'I used to love to sing songs, whether it was in school competitions or in village worship,' he said, always topping the class during his studies. 'Both studies and music were my interests.' His mother Tulkadevi was also a village Tathibathi creator, which gave him further encouragement.

Shirish had reached Kathmandu from his birthplace Baganaskali Rural Municipality-5, Dalarmdanda in 2058 BS to study science. At that time, the company of his relatives aroused his desire to go into the singing field. Shirish had been interested in singing since childhood and his desire had been aroused. In 2059 BS, he released his first folk song album ‘Campus Bandama, Mayako Chakkarle Paryo Phandama...’. At that time, he released the album with the help of folk singer Bhagwan Bhandari, Laxmi Neupane, and the late KR Lekali.

‘I was able to release my first album with the encouragement of my mother and relatives,’ he said, ‘That gave me more encouragement because the album was released without any investment with the help of everyone.’ He returned to his village without studying science. But he promised his parents to continue his studies. After that, he completed his Plus Two from his village. Along with folk singing, he also completed his master's degree. A plan was made to release a Roila song for the Kheli sung in village worship. In 2061 BS, a plan was made to sing Roila for the first time. At that time, singer Devi Gharti supported him. This was his second album. While traveling to Kathmandu, the first album made it easier to release the second. At that time, the Roila song on the 'B' side of the cassette brought him back into the limelight. By 2065 BS, his Roila had gained popularity in the country and abroad. 'Nazaraiko Bhar' and 'Karuwama Pani' gained more popularity.

At that time, ‘Leaving religious duties, I chanted the name of love, it became more difficult...’, ‘Looking at your path, my youth has fallen, and I cry remembering you...’ The piece of Roila that was not only popular in the society, but also became a means of introducing Shirish. 

Some of the pieces were written by the mother herself to Shirish.  The piece of the song written by the mother

‘When you saw the dirty handkerchief, you washed it in the kitchen, you went to the red doli...’

Shirish says that he always remembers . He has included pieces of his mother in many songs. He gives the main credit to his mother and the village for the success of his songs.  ‘I always try to be responsible towards the society,’ he said, ‘Even now, I have got into the habit of studying wherever I go.’

Deep literature is hidden in Roila. Even if you look at a small piece, it is easy to interpret  What's even more amazing is that the ending and alliteration of a Roila song don't have to match . The pieces of a Roila song have two or three and only the last one has alliteration . But still, he likes the rhythm and the diction . Not only in Roila, but also in folk songs, he is good . Devkota has sung not only Roila, folk songs, but also patriotic songs . Which made it easy for him to sell in the market . He is invited to programs organized at fairs, festivals, and festivals in the country and abroad . 

Shirish has not received much money from the music company that helped him release the song . But the same music company and the Roila song played a major role in making his career .  ‘I go to the field, I take a handful and play, I call out while playing leaves’, ‘Durga, you are the goddess, the youth is growing,’ ‘Now I don’t scatter wheat in the fields, I scatter sesame, can you bring love’ raised Shirish even higher. Apart from these, songs like ‘Anjuli’, ‘Baina Hazur’, ‘Chhoro America Cha’, ‘Kaha Ho Timro Maval’, ‘Bolideu Aadhar’ and others also became famous. ‘I used to release only one or two songs a year,’ he said, ‘Some people even suggest releasing more songs.’ He has released about 80 songs. He has also given voice to songs written by other composers. He has a habit of giving voice to songs he has composed himself and enjoying them. ‘I won’t say that I haven’t given voice to songs composed by other composers,’ he said, ‘but I didn’t accept to sing as much as was demanded. But I have sung some composers’ songs.’ Shirish is planning to ‘remake’ the 20-year-old song ‘Kharbarima Janahu...’ Roila by next Magh. He said that he plans to enjoy songs and music in the coming days. There are many dialects in the villages of Palpa. Fagu, Kaura, Jhamre, Balan, Sorathi (big dance) and Ghanthu also have Roila (play).