32nd death anniversary of Narayan Gopal marked today
During his lifetime, Narayan Gopal released 137 songs, the first of which were composed by his friends Prem Dhoj Pradhan and Manik Ratna.
KATHMANDU: The 32nd memorial day of Swar Samrat (singing maestro) Narayan Gopal was marked in on Monday.
Gopal, the most prominent and popular singer and composer in Nepali music history, was born on October 4, 1939, in a Newar family in Kilagal Tole, Kathmandu, to father Asha Gopal Guruacharya and mother Ram Devi Guruacharya.
Some of his most popular songs include Euta Manche Ko Maya le Kati, Jhareko Paat Jhai, Yo Samjhine Man Cha , Manche ko Maya, Mero Pyaro Okhaldhunga, Ma ta Laligurans Bhayechu
Gopal, who has enchanted millions of listeners by his immortal melodies, was awarded with several national honors like Indra Rajya Laxmi Award, Chhinalata Award for vocals, Jagadamba Shree and Trishakti Patta third among others. He also sang in Nepal Bhasa.
Gopal, a diabetic patient, died on December 5, 1990 at the age of 51, while receiving treatment at Bir Hospital.
As of his vocal range, he could sing songs from every Nepalese genre. His songs were frequently accompanied by the sitar, harmonium, and flute. He was also a music director from the 1950s to the 1970s and is a member of Nepal’s first generation of professional singers. His songs have been featured in a number of films and dramas across the country.
During his lifetime, Narayan Gopal released 137 songs, the first of which were composed by his friends Prem Dhoj Pradhan and Manik Ratna.
Gopal is regarded as one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the twentieth century, having won numerous awards during his career.
