Sugam was born in Mangalbare, Morang on 20 September 1979 . His father was government scribe in Department of Land Reform Management by profession but also knows as advocate in locality, and his elder brother Sunil Pokharel is veteran theater artist.[2] Sugam was shy and mediocre student, regardless, used to sing in school functions and gathering, and people used to praise his melodious voice and singing skill.

After completion of School Leaving Certificate (Nepal) from Biratnagar, Sugam moved to Kathmandu for his high school education. Initially having no desire to record music as a professional singer or pursue career as pop singer, be that as it may, he decided record a song when he met Sudin Pokharel in Kathmandu, who was also willing to record the song. They both recorded their first song Ma Maya Garchu at NAAD Studio, Anamnagar in 1995, which was super flop. After their unsuccessful debut, they again gathered courage to record another song after 4 months of their first release, titled as Payera Timilai Yesto Khusi Chhu, which was another another greatest flop. Although, facing with two biggest flop in their debut career, their paramount desire of recording hit song didn't halt them to recorded their third song Panchi. Third song also didn't do well in the market and the collaboration between Sugam and Sudin ended.

Prem Geet
Saayad 2
Safar (2016)
Awastha 2016
Lakhar Lakhar -Movie Zindagi Rocks
Mero Jiwan Esto Hos
Dashain Tihar
Timi Nabhaye Ke Artha Yaha
Ke Yo Maya Ho- Movie Song
Saya Janma
Mero Euta Saathi Chha
School Pathshala-Album:School Pathshala
Jhilke
Jadai Chhu Tada(Runna Bhanthye)
Mann Ki Rani
Aaja Feri Din Bityo - The Unity Feat Sugam Pokhrel
Mann Ko Dailo
Samhalinchha Kaile Mann
Timi Ma Bhanda Koshau -Album: Confuse
Kati Din Bitey- Album: Highway
Maya Ko Baato- Album: Highway
Feri Tyo Din
Mero Sansaar