Nakarmi was born in Balambhu,
Kathmandu, Nepal. She hails from
Newar community. Her father Mana Raj Nakarmi is famous tabala badak of Nepal. She did her school and higher education from Richmond Academy, for further study she went to USA for bachelor's degree in hospitality. She did acting course in USA from
Dallas, Texas. Inspired by her grandfather and father, who have been dedicated to the music field for a long time now, she learnt to play sitar at an early age of 13. Ever since, Ashishma has received classes, formal training and earned Junior Diploma in sitar. When at home, she often spends time watching Oscar nominated movies based on drama, romanticism and history. Moreover, while watching a good set of films she makes sure to learn and gain an insight on acting and film making. Launching her first album ‘Nanu’ when she was a kid, Ashishma loves tuning to classical music and sings as a chorus to her father's composition and recordings. ==Career==