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Sabin Rai

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Sabin Rai was born on February 5, 1974, in Dharan, eastern part of Nepal and has huge fan based in Nepal, India and the Nepalese diaspora abroad. He has been dubbed the Bryan Adams of Nepal due to his similar husky voice with the Canadian singer/songwriter. The song which catapulated him into overnight sensation is " Komal Tyo Timro". Source: https://www.wikipedia.org

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Prashant Tamang

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Gorkha Singer Prashant Tamang- Proving the Odds WrongPrashant Tamang is a Nepali actor and singer. He gained popularity as a singer after winning the Indian Idol Season 3 in the year 2007. He is also the first individual belonging to the Indian Police force to reach the final round of Indian Idol.Early LifeBorn in the year 1983 inDarjeeling,India, he studied in St. Robert’s School. After the untimely death of his father, he discontinued school and joined the Kolkata Police as a constable substituting his father’s position. He became part of the police orchestra. He married Geeta Thapa, a flight attendant inNagaland,India.Winning the Indian Idol ContestPrashant Tamang entered the contest on the encouragement of his friends, seniors, and the Special Additional Commissioner of Police Mr. Zulfiqar Hasan, who thought his voice was exceptional. He was the only contestant to be positioned in the bottom three of the gala round. After reaching the top 2 position in the contest, he won the final by a ten vote difference. Bimal Gurung, a councilor of Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council was instrumental in Tamang winning the final voting.Red FM DisputeThe controversial comment by a Radio FM jockey Jonathan Brady that security of shops had to be taken over by the shopkeepers themselves as Gorkhas had taken to singing led to massive agitations by Gorkhas. After the intervention of the Ministry of Broadcasting, the FM channel eventually apologized.Post Indian Idol CareerAfter winning the Indian Idol 3 contest, Prashant launched his debut album that had both Nepali and Hindi music. He named it Dhanyavad meaning ‘Thank You’. He did a world tour performing in many concerts.Prashant Tamang also sang in movies. His Nepali film credits include Himmat 2. In the year 2009, he started acting in Nepali films and his debut film Gorkha Paltan was released in the year 2010. It made a good business at the box office. His other films include Angalo Yo Mayo Ko and Kina Maya Ma, both released in the year 2011.

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Sugam Pokharel

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Sugam Pokharel- The Rising StarSugam Pokharel is a Nepali singer known for his excellent voice. The compliments he received early in his life inspired him to become a singer eventually. He takes great pride in his voice.ChildhoodBorn in the year 1979, he spent most of his early childhood in Biratnagar. Initially he was a shy and reserved child, but changed later on and became more gregarious. He liked listening to songs sung by Deep Shrestha, Harish Mathema, and Sanjay Shresha. He was interested in music from his school days and used to sing in school functions. After his SLC, he went toKathmanduto pursue his higher studies and did not have any intent of pursuing music as a career.Musical CareerSungam Pokharel later wanted to record a song and with the help of his friend Sudin, he recorded the song Ma maya garchu. This song was not released due to the absence of a proper guide in the music and lyrics area. The duo later recorded another song Payera Timilai, which also did not do well contrary to their expectations. The third song by Pokharel Mero Sansar released in the year 2058 B.S. was a big hit. The lyrics and composition were contributed by Pokharel himself and people loved his voice and the lyrics too.Musical HitsThe song Pheri tyo din was a huge hit and propelled him to stardom. He gained the number one spot in Nepali music. He later on gave many hit songs and whittled a niche for himself in the world of music. His work was well appreciated and he was showered with many awards. The awards he received include the Hits FM New Best artist Award.Sugam Pokharel had a great voice that created quite a stir in the music world. At present, he is a leading star in the world of Nepali music and his voice is considered to be a great gift to Nepali music aficionados.

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Sunita Subba

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Dwarika Lal

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Ram Thapa

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Dharma Raj Thapa

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Deepak Kharel

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Tara Devi

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The Legendary Tara Devi- The Voice Music Lovers could never ForgetTara Devi is a famous Nepali singer. She was popularly referred to as the ‘Nightingale of Nepal’. She recorded more than 4000 songs during her musical career. Her patriotic songs were quite popular and she also excelled in rendering love songs.Personal Life of Tara DeviBorn in the year 1945 in Indra Chok,Kathmandu, she started singing at an early age. The song Sanguri Wari nihour tyo dhara pani is one of her best renditions. Her whole life was filled with tragic events. She lost her husband, Shiv Bahadhur in an accident. He was a pilot. Her eldest son also died at a young age.Musical CareerTara Devi’s songs were patriotic in nature. Her songs were considered to be revolutionary at that time. She considered music to be sacred and treated her music as a form of meditation. Her musical debut happened when she was eight years old. She started her musical career with the notable Nepali Musician Ustad Bhairab Bahadur. Her musical career was well appreciated and she was honored with many national awards.Notable SongsThe album Ukali Orali has all her hit songs, while the album Afanta Ko Manma has the final four songs she sang about ten years ago, before she was affected with Parkinson’s disease.Departure of a Great SoulTara Devi suffered from Parkinson’s disease, which caused great difficulty for her to speak and move normally. It eventually made her stop her singing career. She remained ill for a span of ten years and in her final years the disease progressed rapidly leading to her death. She was 60 years of age when she died.Tara Devi is remembered well for her soulful singing and her songs, which had a vivid patriotic flavor. She regarded music as a meditation rather than a profession and her revolutionary performances still intensely remain in the minds of music lovers.

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Ram Krishna Dhakal

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Modern Musical Singing Style of Ram Krishna DhakalRam Krishna Dhakal is a popular modern singer specializing in pop style. He is a playback singer, reality show judge, and also an actor inNepal. His talent was unearthed by Arjun Pokwal. He is familiar with both Nepali and western instruments. He has made a name for himself in Nepali music since 1987.Early LifeRam Krishna Dhakal was born in the year 1974 in Nijgadh, Bara areaNepal. He started singing early when he followed the singing style of Narayan Gopal, a noted singer inNepal. Though he struggled during his early days, he soon garnered the nation’s attention and became one of the most admired Nepali singers present. While he was a kid, he satisfied his craving for singing by performing at the local functions and gatherings. His singing impressed everyone.Musical CareerThe song Orali lageko harin ko chhal bho gave him the break he needed. He styled his singing after Narayan Gopal. His singing is greatly inspired by the works of Narayan Gopal. He is a great fan of the maestro. After Narayan Gopal’s death, Ram Krishan filled the void he left behind with the support of music aficionados. He considers Gopal Karmacharya as his guru. He firmly believes that his popularity as a singer and the success of his albums are solely due to his guru’s guidance.Albums and Entry to Films His foray into cinema started with the film Aashirbad in which he played the lead role. The story was rumored to be his life story. It depicted the struggles faced by a singer and traced his rise to become a popular icon. The film fared well mainly due to the hit songs included in it. He has released 10 albums so far and nearly all of his albums have A as the initial letter.Ram Krishna Dhakal has sung over 1000 songs. Aside from singing in films, he has also sung patriotic songs and bhajans. His albums mainly are of modern style and he is at present one of the most famous singers inNepal.

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