Ishan started his music career in 1996 and became popular after the release of Baashma chaina mero mann.

"Ajhai Yaad Chha", the first single from his latest album, was played on Radio Kantipur.

Ishan was one of the mentor judges in the third series of the popular Nepali reality show Nepali Tara, along with music director Prakash Gurung, composer Suresh Adhikari, singer Ram Krishna Dhakal, and fellow mentor, singer Jems Pradhan.

After finishing his higher level education, he joined Sadhana Kala Kendra, a music school in Kathmandu, Nepal.

[6] Ishan's debut song, "Baash maa chhaina mero mann" ("My heart is not in my control"), became a hit in the 1990s.