She participated in a singing contest by Radio Nepal and was named a finalist.

She was awarded the title "Best Pop Performance Female" by Hits FM.

[4] Shakya, alongside Sumit Kadka, performed the theme song for the 2016 National Games of Nepal.

[5] In 2017, Shakya performed on behalf of the Embassy of Nepal, alongside Anand Karki, at the Pakistan National Council of Arts.

[6] Shakya married film director and singer Araj Keshav in 2009.