Arun Thapa
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| Background information | |
| Native name | अरुण थापा |
| Born | January 1952 Kolkata, India |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Genres | World, folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1970–1999 |
Arun Thapa (born January 1952 – 22 July 1999) was a famous Nepali singer and songwriter.[1]
Personal life
Arun Thapa was born in Calcutta, India in Jan 1952. His father was Ganju Prasad Thapa.[2] His parents moved back to Nepal when Arun was 3 months old. He studied and grew up in Kathmandu, Nepal. He first studied in a school in Gana Bahal Tole then at JP School in Chettrapati. Later he studied in Turnbull High school in Darjeeling, coming back to complete his School Leaving Certificate (SLC) from Kathmandu in 1971. He later studied at Prithvi Narayan Campus, Pokhara for an Intermediate in Arts degree but soon dropped out to pursue a career in music.
Career
He first started singing at his college where he fell in love with a girl. Most of his songs were in memory of their relationship. He recorded many songs but his career started from super hit song Jati Maya Laye Pani where he received public affection. Before being a popular singer, he had worked in Nepal Bank Limited. Deep Shrestha was his best friend. They would always hang around together. He first sang his song in Radio Nepal in 1971.[3]
Death
Thapa had long been suffering from lung and liver ailment. He died on 22 July 1999[4] (BS 2056 Shravan 5 at 1815 hrs[5]) in Kathmandu.
Contributions
He had launched two music albums: Arun and The best of Arun.[6] Both of the albums were very popular among the Nepalese music listeners. Thapa had continued his singing career for 30 years.
Discography
- Ritu Haruma Timi
- Sajhko Jun Sangai
- Chot Ke Ho Byatha Ke Ho
- Jati Maya Laae Pani
- Bhulu Bhulu Lagyo Malai
- Aankhako Need Khosi Lane
- Jindagi Ke Chaa Ra Aakhir
- Aru Sanga Najokha Malai
- Dosh Kasailaai Dina Chahhanna
- Timi Herchhau Bhane
- Yo Manko Ke Bhar Hunchha
- Na Pohkine Na Jokhine
- Mero Haath Na Badha (Last Recorded song)
References
- ↑ http://sangeetsansar.com/2010/06/late-arun-thapa-a-legend-of-nepali-music.html
- ↑ Pradeep Thapa Magar. 2000. Vir haru ka pani vir mahavir; विरहरुका पनि विर; महाविर.p.159.
- ↑ Nepalnews accessed on 1 May 2010.
- ↑ Nepalnews accessed on 1 May 2010.
- ↑ Pradeep Thapa Magar. 2000. Vir haru ka pani vir mahavir.p.159.
- ↑ Pradeep Thapa Magar. 2000. Vir haru ka pani vir mahavir.p.159.
