Sisan Baniya (born June 10, 1991) is one of Nepal’s leading digital content creators, renowned for his storytelling-driven travel and lifestyle vlogs that captivate audiences across YouTube and Instagram. Hailing from Jhapa and holding a BBA from Apex College, he has evolved into a multi-faceted creative—filmmaker, photographer, and entrepreneur—who co-founded Paradygm TV and hosts the Paradygm Podcast. Known as the "Prince of Nepali YouTube," Sisan blends high production quality, cultural depth, and genuine storytelling, all while expanding into ventures like restaurants, sports, and digital media platforms—making him a prominent influencer shaping Nepal’s creative and entrepreneurial landscape. In this episode, Sisan Baniya dives into the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the vibrant new music video “Babal,” sharing creative decisions, challenges, and what made this project stand out. He also opens up about the emotional toll of losing friends over the years and how that’s shaped his perspective on life and loyalty. The conversation touches on the current state of sports in Nepal, where Sisan voices both concern and hope for its growth. Rounding things out, he offers candid insights into his business ventures—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how he balances creativity with entrepreneurship in a rapidly changing landscape. Timestamps 00:00:00 – Episode Begins 00:00:58 – What Is Babal? (Concept Breakdown) 00:02:22 – Nawaj & Sisan’s Dynamic + Behind the Making of Babal 00:08:20 – “Manche ko Aura”: The Art of Presenting Your Craft 00:09:45 – The Real Impact of Babal 00:14:12 – Making Music with Durgesh Thapa (Gurash Nani) 00:25:14 – Sisan’s Origin Story: From Cameraman to Creator 00:33:02 – The Beginning of Sisan’s YouTube Journey 00:37:32 – Evolving into a Businessman 00:45:45 – Home Life, Marriage Pressure & That Arranged Date 00:49:00 – When Plans Fall Apart + Reflections on the Economy 00:52:15 – Filmmaking, Being a Cash Cow & Creative Risks 00:53:50 – Sisan’s Relationship with NJK 00:55:33 – Losing Friends (Trigger Warning: Suicide) 01:07:00 – Why Stay in Nepal? The Emotional & Financial Tradeoffs 01:12:39 – PSN & the Struggles of Nepali Sports Culture 01:19:45 – Staying Relevant in a Fast-Moving World 01:23:18 – NWC & Nepal’s Growing MMA Scene 01:24:53 – How Fighters Shaped Sisan’s Mindset (Discipline & Grit) 01:29:54 – Sisan Baniya as a Podcaster 01:31:49 – “Travel Teaches You More Than a PhD” 01:32:48 – A Lighthearted, Funny Story 01:34:35 – Sisan’s Honest Thoughts on Prostitution (Sensitive Topic) 01:37:51 – Sex, Dating & “Getting Girls Quick” 01:39:15 – Sisan Laughing at Sahat’s Moment 01:42:55 – Sisan’s College Life Stories 01:44:45 – The Dhat Fight Story 01:46:50 – What’s Kept Sisan Relevant All These Years 01:48:18 – Best Highway to Travel? (Spoiler: Madhya Pahadi) 01:55:20 – Why Sisan Doesn’t Want to Be an Influencer 01:56:25 – How This Podcast Happened (Vek Dai & Yabesh Cameo) 02:01:52 – Exchanging Gifts 02:08:30 – Sisan’s Message to the Audience 02:10:07 – “I Just Finished My Master’s in Psychology” 02:16:05 – Final Thoughts: What Sisan Took from This Episode Sponsors Sicily by T's : / sicily.by.ts T's your Palate: / ts.your.palate Supported by Tootle : / tootlenp About The SJK podcast From the struggles of content creators, and the success stories of entrepreneurs, to the muses of musicians; there is no topic that can’t be discussed in the SJK Podcast. Each successive episode is a step in a creative’s pursuit of becoming something through the art of conversation. That young conversationalist is the host Sahat Kasa; an Inquisitive passionate about sports, the stars, and everything in between. Built on the philosophy that discussion paves the way through problems, every episode aims to present perspectives that can help young minds better understand Nepal and, by extension, the world. Join Our Community Instagram: / sahatkasa TikTok: / sahatkasa Facebook: / thesjkpodcast
