Ibsal Sanjyal, who loved to dance, sing and act since she was a child, used to take the lead in school programs, fairs and festivals. Born in an ordinary family in Pachaljharana-6, Nanikot, Kalikot, she spent her childhood in a free spirit. After a while, she started hearing many comments, which she could understand.

She grew up amidst comments that ‘it is not good to dance and sing as a daughter-in-law’. It was challenging for her to follow her dream while fighting against the limited thinking of society. But she did not give up. Her rebellion and struggle have established her as a young artist who has a strong presence in Deuda, Thadi Bhaka and Lok Dohori. The songs she has sung are played in various countries. The society that used to say ‘as a daughter-in-law’ yesterday, today praises her as ‘oh, daughter-in-law’.

She is not only an artist, but also a voice of social consciousness. She always raised her voice against bad culture and traditions. At the age of 11, she raised her voice against the Chhaupadi system. She tried to spread awareness in the village by saying that women should be treated safely and respectfully during menstruation. At that time, she also had to face criticism from society. They used to attack her with words like, ‘Our daughter will also be spoiled.’ Like the saying, “Do not be afraid or be afraid,” Ibsal never hesitated to speak for the truth no matter what society said. She says, “Society made me lonely, but I never hesitated to raise my voice for the truth.”

Ibsal told her family after SEE that she was interested in art. Initially, they rejected her out of fear that her daughter’s future would be ruined. Ibsal then reached her maternal home in Bajura. ‘I was 17 years old, and after my family disapproved, I left home thinking that I would become an artist,’ she said, ‘I wanted to fulfill my dream. I wanted to bring about a change in myself. That’s why I left home.’

She had met someone who appreciated and encouraged Ibsal’s ability. ‘When I met my teacher, Khagendra Prasad Neupane, he would praise my art. He would always give me energy, and tell me that I should go to Kathmandu and sing once,’ she said. Those who have been struggling in the singing field for years in Kathmandu are not satisfied, she felt like asking herself, ‘What will become of me?’ Crowd of artists, uncertain future. What is my place among so many artists? This question kept stopping her.

‘The musical atmosphere is chaotic. Things are going on and on.’ But despite trying hard, there were also artists who had not achieved success after struggling in this field for years,' she said, 'Seeing that, what does it mean to me? I felt like I was saying it in Kathmandu.' At that time, she got the opportunity to act in various songs. She was more interested in acting than music. But many people praised her after listening to the songs she sang. That is why her interest in the music field was also growing.

After many people reminded her that she should have the courage to fulfill her desires, she came to Kathmandu. She got the opportunity to sing a dohori in the program 'Indreni'. She sang that dohori with artist Cheez Gurung. The energy shown in Ibsal, who sang her first dohori in Kathmandu, seemed to have been in her art for many years. Her style won the hearts of all the audience.

Since then, the audience had loved the dohori she sang. The duet she sang with big singers like Milan Lama, Cheez Gurung, Raju Pariyar etc. went viral on social media. At that time, the clips of the duet she sang went viral on social media.

After that, Ibsal received many offers for live duets and songs. She has sung more than 600 songs including recorded songs, live deudas and duets. Her songs like Jhupadi, Mutuko Tukka, Jhumke Bulaki, Malu Pat, Ainselu etc. have been very popular with the audience.

She said that as live deudas resonated every day, it played a big role in connecting Nepalis scattered all over the world. ‘When I came to Lok Dohori, the atmosphere of live deuda was very good and it is still good. We had brought a different style of live deuda. Everyone liked it,’ she said.

She says that social media has greatly expanded the musical field. ‘We were able to connect songs from Kalikot, Humla, and faraway places with Kathmandu.’ Because of social media, we have received love from everyone in the country and abroad,’ she said, ‘The musical field gives us the opportunity to connect everything.’ Our Deuda has become a separate brand. Everyone loves it. It makes me very happy to see it.’ Even though she does not understand Deuda, she feels that everyone loves her because they understand music.’

Ibsal also raises social issues through songs. She is working to spread awareness in society against the Chhaupadi system, gender inequality, and child marriage through songs. She has made music not just entertainment but a means of change.