Purna Nepali

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pragya

Purna Nepali
पूर्ण नेपाली
Purna Nepali - A Nepalese Singer 02.jpg
Born (1954-12-19) December 19, 1954 (age 66)
Pokhara, Nepal
CitizenshipNepalese
EducationB.A. in Music
Occupation
  • Singer
  • Musician
  • choreographer
  • Drama director
Years active1969 – present
Parents
  • Dhaman Singh Kayastha (father)
  • Rebati Kayestha (mother)
AwardsGorkha Dakshin Bahu
Musical career
GenresLok music
Instruments
  • Vocal
Labels
  • Ratna Music
Associated acts
  • Gopal Yonjan


Purna Nepali (Nepali: पूर्ण नेपाली) (December 19, 1954) is a singer and composer of Nepali music. He is popularly known for his participation in the Nepali songs created by Gopal Yonjan both patriotic and folk.

Early career[]

Nepali started his musical career as a singer and musician. He started his career in his early 15. He's well known for his music, dance and his singing talents only in Kaski District until he's brought to Kathmandu to perform his talents in occasion of the first anniversary of Janakpur Cigarette Factory during 1969 A.D. His musical career has been largely influenced by Gopal Yonjan who took him under his wing and included him in the recordings of numerous songs for the Nepal Police Club.

Personal life[]

Purna Nepali was born to his father Dhaman Singh Kayastha and mother Rebati Kayestha in Batuletar, Pokhara, Kaski on December 31, 1954 (16 Poush, 2011 B.S.). He completed his primary education in his hometown Kaski. Later he did B.A. from Music University of Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh India.(1983–1985). After that he completed diploma on Kathak Dance from the same institution. He has one son and two daughters.

Musical career[]

Purna Nepali with Crown Prince Dependra Bikram Shah Dev

After arriving to capital city Kathmandu from his hometown Kaski, he decided to continue his musical career from Kathmandu. He joined the Nepal police where his fortune led him to be associated with music maestro Gopal Yonjan. It was under Yonjan that he got a chance to play and sing. H He worked as music and dance instructor to the former Royal Family member including the then crown prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, Shruti Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah Nirajan Bir Bikram Shah Dev, Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev and other royal family members.

Purna Nepali during his dance class

Later he continued his teaching career as a music and dance instructor to various renowned educational institution of Nepal including Bhanubhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School (1972–1976), Birendra Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya (1996–1998) and St. Xavier's College for 19 years from 1976 to 1995.

Discography[]

References[]

  1. ^ Group, PMB. "Nepali, Purna ... catalogue en ligne". nkcs.org.np.

External links[]

Purna Nepai's Biography would not be complete without acknowledging his muse, his guide and mentor, music maestro Gopal Yonjan.

Retrieved from ""