Quick questions with Sunil Shakya

If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to?

The good old days of Thamel, around 2007-2010. I was around people who were passionate about music and got a chance to learn a lot from them. I probably lived the best part of my best life doing things I loved the most and playing music with the best.

Do you ever post inspirational quotes on social media?

Not really but making guitar tutorial videos for the followers of Nepali Guitar Tutorial is my everyday inspiration.

What genre would a movie made on your life be? Who would play you?

Haven’t really thought to that extent but it would definitely have to be a musical. Btw, I would suggest the producers drop such ideas and save money for their own good.

Which Nepali celebrity annoys you the most?

None, because I think people are just being themselves even if we don't understand their way or nature. Everybody is trying their best to survive and I don't have any problem with that. 

What advice you got has been the most rewarding?

Honestly, none. So far I've gotten more criticisms than sound advices.

What is better: academic certificates or experience?

I would say experience but the world wants your certificates. 

What is the best gift you have been given?

My two sons are the best gifts I’ve been given. Also, the very first guitar that I owned, which was gifted to me by my friend Sunil Limbu.

Do you wish anything to come back into fashion?

Not very conscious about fashion, so I don’t know how to answer this.

On a scale of 1-10 how funny would you say you are?

I try to be 10 but I think I'm just 4. Maybe because I’m too straight :)

If you had to see yourself as an animal, which one would it be?

I used to be agile like a cheetah but now I’m lazy like a panda. Hopefully, I won’t look like one in the future.