Adieu to Pradhan and Karki
It was very sad to learn the untimely death of two renowned persons, Prem Dhoj Pradhan and Chetan Karki, who dedicated their whole lives in the field of Nepali music, culture, movie and literature.
Known
for singing gems like ‘Ghumti ma Naau’, ‘Namana Laaj Yestari’, ‘Rajamati
Kumati’, ‘Para Laijau Phool Haru’, Pradhan passed away on May 6, 2021 at the
age of 82. He has left behind hundreds of melodious songs in the midst of us.
It was Pradhan who built the
foundation of Nepali modern music.In
his lifetime, Pradhan sang more than 700 songs. His contribution to Nepalbhasa
music was also significant. He popularised many Nepalbhasa songs including,
‘Rajamati Kumati’ and ‘Wa Chhu Gali Tho Chu Gali’.
Known
as a Nepali songwriter and film director, Karki died on 16 May 2021 at the age
of 84. He started his writing career in the Nepali film industry by writing the
script of 'Paribartan.As a
writer, he has written a collection of songs, stories, and novels. A collection of songs titled, ‘Aatma Becheko
Chhaina,’ 'Hatkelale Sadhai Surya Chekidaina’, ‘Ho Desh Mero Pani’, 'Basibiyanlo',
‘Maya Piratiko Chiso Katha.'are among his many contributions left behind in the
field of arts and culture.
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