Ram Krishna Dhakal

Ram Krishna Dhakal (Nepali: राम कृष्ण ढकाल, born July 23, 1974 (Shrawan 07, 2031 B.S.)) is one of the most popular singing stars in the realm of Nepali music and singing genre since he started singing the Nepali songs. Ram Krishna Dhakal is a prominent popular and talented well known Modern, Pop, Playback Singer as well Actor and judge of a reality show of Nepal show like Nepali Tara. Many consider him only second to the singing maestro late Narayan Gopal, who is respected as the king of melody in the Nepali speaking world. Ram Krishna Dhakal has become one of the most popular singing stars in the realm of Nepali music and singing genre since he started singing the Nepali songs.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] He is currently a judge of Nepalese Television Reality show Nepal Star.

Ram Krishna Dhakal
Ram Krishna Dhakal
Background information
Birth nameRam Krishna Dhakal
Born(1974-07-23)July 23, 1974
Nijgadh, Bara, Nepal (His family later moved to Baseni, Bharatpur, Chitawan)
GenresModern, Pop, Playback
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, composer
InstrumentsHarmonium
Years active1987–present
LabelsRani Music International
Websiteramkrishnadhakal.com

Childhood

Ram Krishna Dhakal was born on July 23, 1974 (Shrawan 07, 2031 B.S.) as the third son of his parents Mr. Shiva Prasad Dhakal and Mrs. Chandra Maya Dhakal in Nijgadh, Bara District, Nepal. Ram Krishna's childhood was tough as he was born and brought up in a peasant family. His parents followed farming as an occupation. He got his education from Simara High School, and Padmodaya High School, Kathmandu and completed his proficiency certificate level. Ram Krishna Dakhal started his musical career early in his childhood when he covered popular songs by another prominent singer of Nepal, Narayan Gopal, as well as other popular numbers at both formal and informal settings.

Musical career

Ram Krishna Dakhal started his musical career early in his childhood when he covered popular songs by another prominent singer of Nepal, Narayan Gopal, as well as other popular numbers at both formal and informal settings. Ram Krishna Dakhal entered into the arena of the Nepali music and singing with the authentic song of Hamro Sundar Sansar Thiyo recorded in 2045 B.S. at the age of 14, though he had sung many songs of the prominent Nepali singers like Narayan Gopal and other senior singers. Ram Krishna Dhakal has not only extended his personal musical horizon from a child to a star but also made Nepal known to the rest of the world through Nepali music and songs which he explored with patience and determination as he had veteran musicians Sangeet Praveen (Doyen of Music) Mr. Nara Raj Dhakal and acclaimed classical vocal trainer, Mr. Chandan Shrestha. He has been to the US, the UK, Australia, Belgium, Germany, France, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherland, Luxembourg, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Brunei, Qatar, Malaysia, UAE, Israel, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Kuwait and India launching concerts where he has made the audience sob, weep and cry through his song "Bihana Uthne Bittikai Himal Dekhna Paiyos" with the senses of nation, nationality and patriotism. Indeep Koirala is Ram Krishna Dhakal's manager and has been with him since 2014.

Ram Krishna Dhakal who sings for the nation had an ample opportunity to gear up his vocal with the world famous songbird Lata Mangeshkar in the song Bachunjeli Lai. Lata Mangeshkar is known as the melody queen in the realm of music throughout the world. When he was singing with the songbird Lata Mangeshkar, he was feeling the connectivity to his previous life of music with a star.

Ram Krishna Dakhal is not only a singer but also an actor and the judge for the reality shows. He has persuasive power to decide the events with the undiluted comment. [9]

Personal life

Ram Krishna Dakhal was born into a Brahmin family in Nijgadh, Bara, Nepal. Ram Krishna Dakhal was brought up by his mother, who came from working-class background. He was known throughout central Nepal as a child prodigy since the age of 7 or so. The young talent came to Kathmandu first time at the age of 12 in 1986, after he was discovered by Arjun Pokhrel, who put him in touch with Gopal Karmacharya, a veteran music and arts patron, who helped the young singer get into the music industry. He is married to Neelam Shah. They have a daughter named Rani Dhakal. Dhakal belonged to middle-class family. But it is because of his dedication and hard-work that he is established as the most popular singer in Nepali Music Industry. His music albums are sold more than any albums by any other Nepali singer. [9]

When he was in school student, he had a dream to be a singer and he has achieved his goal in life through patience and determination in music. He is the only member in the family who jumped out to the extremely new field of music in which his family members had no interest at all. Now he has made his three decades of musical journey that has glorified him to be a superstar. He says music is a vague industry for one's career, which needs constant devotion. He has realized that Music Schools in places of the country should be established to identify genius because music can give recognition and impart a distinctive identity of the nation to the rest of the world.

He married Neelam Shah in 2059 B.S.. They have a daughter, Rani. [9]

Discography

Ram Krishna Dakhal has also acted in the film Ashirbad in the leading role which he calls an auto-biographical film. He expresses his sincere gratitude to his role model Mr. Gopal Karmacharya. Ram Krishna Dhakal has released more than 15 albums of modern songs/ghazals (Adhunik Geet). Most of his albums' names have started with the letter "A". Among them, Asha is the most popular album. He has sung nearly 1000 songs. He has released many albums of modern songs, Ghazals and cultural and spiritual Bhajans (devotional songs). He has rendered his voice through musical tones to the audience and with more than twenty music albums including Ashirvad- 2050 B.S., Ashish- 2053 B.S., Asha- 2055 B.S., Aroha- 2056 B.S., Agraha- 2058 B.S., Adhar- 2059 B.S., Ashraya- 2061 B.S., Agaman- 2063 B.S., Mero Sathi-2065 B.S. (dedicated to his daughter Rani, who performed on stage with her father at the age of 2, when she sang Nepal's National Anthem). Rani has already started creating ripples in the music world and has established herself as a child prodigy following her father's footsteps. Shailee- 2067 B.S., Bachunjel- 2070 B.S. and Nihurau- 2071 B.S. are Ram Krishna's best released music albums. [9]

  • Dhakal Sumdhur Saanjh Vol-1
  • Aashirbad
  • Aashish
  • Asha
  • Dhakal Sumdhur Saanjh Vol-2
  • Aroha
  • Hits Of Ramkrishna Dhakal
  • Aashirwad – Movie
  • Aagraha
  • Aadhar
  • Best Of Ramkrishna Dhakal
  • Aashraye
  • Jiveb Dhan – Bhajan Sangraha
  • Aagaman
  • Mero Saathi
  • Shaili
  • Aawaran
  • Bachunjel
  • Nihurau

Apart from adhunik geet (modern songs), he has also sung bhajans, patriotic songs (rastriya geet), and many film songs.

Awards and achievements
  • Abhiyan Award from movie 'Jhajhalko' in 1994 AD (Song: "Jindagile Yasari ...")
  • Prabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu Medal from Late King Birendra (Received in the sector of Nepali songs at an earliest age)- 1998 AD
  • Gitanjali Cine Award from movie 'Sagun' in 1998 AD (Song: "Pal Pal Din Din...")
  • Narayan Gopal Yuva Sangeet Puraskar – in 1999 AD (Gold Medal with Cash NRs. 40000. This award based on Swor Samrat Narayan Gopal)
  • Music Nepal Best Selling Award in 1995, 1998, 1999 and 2000 AD
  • Hits FM Music Award- in 1999 AD in category of Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Male Vocal Performance, Song of the Year, Rock Pop Album of the Year- 2009 AD (Album 'Mero Sathi')
  • Yuva Sangeet Sadhak Award- from Image Channel in 2000 AD
  • 'Rastriya Pratibha Puraskar'from Government of Nepal in 2000 AD. (Gold Medal with Cash NRs. 50000)
  • San Miguel Music Award- Best Male Vocal Performance in 2000 AD (Album 'Aroha')
  • Motion Picture Award from movie- Ashirbad in 2001 AD (Song: "Malai Yo Jindagile ...")
  • Image Award- from movie 'Pahuna' in 2004 AD. (Song: "Dui Din Ko Pahuna ...")
  • Image Award- Best Male Vocal Performance from album 'Ashraya' song 'Bachan Tode...' in 2005 AD.
  • Chhinnalata Puraskar- 2009 AD. (Gold Medal with Cash NRs. 20000. This award established on Senior Lyricist Chhinnalata)
  • Image Award- Best Male Vocal Performance from album 'Shailee' song 'Pahadako Chhuchhuke...' in 2011 AD.
  • Annapurna Music Award- Best Male Vocal Performance from album 'Shailee'song 'Pahadako Chhuchhuke...' in 2011 AD.
  • Kalika Award- Best Male Vocal Performance from album 'Shailee' song 'Pahadako Chhuchhuke...' in 2011 AD.
  • Bindyabasini Award- Best Male Vocal Performance from album 'Shailee' song 'Pahadako Chhuchhuke...' in 2011 AD.
  • Hits FM Award- Best Vocal Collaboration from album 'Banchunjel' song 'Banchunjelilai...' with Indian Legendary Singer Lata Mangeshkar in 2013 AD.
  • South Asian Music Award-2015 – On the basis of his contribution, Ram Krishna Dhakal won over South Asian Music Award 2015 where singers from all South Asian countries were nominated. This is one of the most prestigious awards for music in South Asia. Ram Krishna Dhakal is the first and only singer of Nepal of get his award in 2015 AD.
  • Motion Picture Award – Malai Yo Jindagile from Movie Ashirbad – 2001
  • Acting Award – Movie Jalirumal Macha Panima – 1994

Songs
Few songs of Ram Krishna Dhakal
  • Orali Lageko...
  • Pahadako... Chhuchhuke Rail
  • Aawaran...
  • Bachunjeli Lai...
  • Aakha Rahechha Runalai...
  • Aashu Kati Maa
  • Achanolai Thaha Hola Chot
  • Ajhai Pani Lajauchhau
  • Ashu Deu Ya Haso
  • Bachan Tode Kasam Ni Tode
  • Barsatma Uni Rujhda
  • Bihan Uthne Bittikai
  • Chari Le Ta
  • Cheumai Base
  • Chodi Gaye Paap Laagla
  • Daiba Tero
  • Dilko Kura
  • Din Bite Mahina Bite
  • Geet Mera Haraye
  • Har Raat Kahile Royera
  • Hatbazar Pani Hoina
  • Herana Timi Chhati Yo
  • Hira Katne Hiraima Rakhera
  • Hiuchulima Hiu Bagyo
  • Ishwor Hamro Yeutai Hunchha
  • Jata Hidyo Utai Tanne
  • Jati Je Hunu Sab Bhaisakyo
  • Jharana Bhai Jhardai Aau
  • Jindagile Yesari Dhoka Diyo Ki
  • Kasari Bujhau Bujhdaina Man
  • Kun Hurile
  • Macha Panima Paudiyesari
  • Man Paraune Hajar
  • Mero Marma Bujhera
  • Risauda Ni Afnai Khusi Huda Ni Afnai...
  • Timra Lagi Jyan...
  • Timro Aagamanle
  • Waari Chhu Ma...
  • Ramailo Ghamailo Koshi Tiraima...
  • Phul Vancha Phuli Rahu...
  • Kati Kura Mukhale...
  • Chhitko Gunyou Timile Lagauda...
  • Maya Garneko Chokho Maya...
  • Achel Pahilai... Pichhe[10]
  • Ma Hurima Diyo Bareko...

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