Narayan Rayamajhi

Narayan Rayamajhi (Nepali: नारायण रायमाझी; born 25 April 1963) is a Nepali composer, lyricist, feature-film script writer, film director, and producer. He is a nationally renowned folk artist and he has risen to the level of the top folk singer and movie director of Nepal.[1] He has steadily excelled as a singer and he has made a significant contribution to promote Nepali Music Industry. He has written more than fourteen dozen folk songs, more than six dozen modern songs, two dozens soap-opera songs, three musical plays, two documentaries and has he directed two movies Gorkha Paltan[2] and Pardeshi[3]

Narayan Rayamajhi
नारायण रायमाझी
नारायण रायमाझी
Narayan Rayamajhi at Palpa Tradefare
Born
Narayan Rayamajhi

(1963-04-25) 25 April 1963
Jhadewa −05, Palpa District
NationalityNepalese
CitizenshipNepal
EducationBachelor in Arts (B.A.) from Tribhuvan University
OccupationSinger
composer
writer
director
producer
lyricist
music director
Years active1985–present
Known forNarayan Rayamajhi
Notable work
Nepali Movie Gorkha Paltan and Pardeshi
Spouse(s)Chanda Rayamajhi
ChildrenAlina Rayamajhi
Saru Rayamajhi
Paras Rayamajhi
Parents
  • Surya Bahadur Rayamajhi (father)
  • Krishna Kumari Rayamajhi (mother)

Early life

Narayan Rayamajhi was born on 25 April 1963 in Jhadewa −05, Palpa District Nepal to Suryabhadur Rayamajhi and Krishna kumari Rayamajhi. He had a keen interest in musical field from his childhood. He embraced himself with lots of musical and cultural possessions. He learned to play musical instruments on his own. Later on his early 20s he moved to Kathmandu to initiate his Nepali music career, obtained Bachelor in Arts (B.A.) from Tribhuvan University and Diploma in Vocal from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad India. Rayamajhi delegation to persuade his dream follows the foot step of his Late elder brother Laxman Rayamajhi.[4] Rayamajhi has been an advisor of the Music Museum Nepal for some 20 years and he has continuously supported and aided the museum in many sphere during the time by filming, directing and editing he was a member of jury of international folk music film festival in 2012. He has played a vital role in promoting and protecting endangered Nepal Folk music.

Personal life

Rayamajhi was married to Chanda Rayamajhi and have three children, Alina Rayamajhi, Saru Rayamajhi and Paras Rayamajhi. LATE Laxman Rayamajhi, his elder brother has played significant role in his life, two younger sisters Shakuntala Rayamajhi, Chadani Rayamajhi, followed by his two younger brothers Jeevan Rayamajhi and Durga Rayamajhi who are also active in Nepali Music Industry.

Employment records
  1. (From 1985 to 2007) Music Coordinator Officer, Radio Nepal, Ministry of Information and Communication
  2. (From 1987 to Present) Director, Reema Recording Studio, Kathmandu Metropolitan City −11, Thapathali, Kathmandu
  3. Director – Television Program- Hamro Riti Hamrai Saskriti ( Our ritual and Our culture), Nepal Television[5]

Singing career

Rayamajhi's songs are extensively popular in the Nepalese community all around the world. His two modern songs albums Priya and Preeti including More than sixty modern songs recorded in Radio Nepal. Folk songs album lahure ko jindaki , Bala jovan, Dori furkale, Bhangang ka suseli, Sai, Malmal Pacheure, Belijai , Baisa dhalkinai lagyo, Chori ko juni, Deusi Vhailo, Dharo Dharma, Ralemai, Kargil, Joban Karja ma,[6] Phool butte choli, Piratiko Dhoko, Rodhi ghar ko ramjham, Saikai,Taxi motor car, Teej ko ramjham was very prevalent in Nepali Folk Music Industry. He has deliberated and researched about the Nepalese typical cultural song and dance Sorathi. He also runs one of the best music company in Nepal called "Reema Digital Recording Studio". Narayan Rayamajhi is known as inspirational figure to the new generation who wants to follow his footstep in Nepali Music Industry. He has come a long way to create a history and expertise in traditional folk musical and cultural sector.[7]

Filmography as director
YearFilmRoleCast
2010Gorkha PaltanDirector
Producer
Script writer		Prashant Tamang
Ranjita Gurung
Soniya k.c
Vinay lama
Gopal Bhutani
Giri Prasad Pun
Sunil Thapa[8][9]
2016PardeshiProducer
director
Script writer		Prashant Tamang
Rajni kc
Keshab bhattarai
Sushil pokhrel
Giri pun
Ramchandra koherala
Tara Sharma

He also have directed few of the musical dram which achieved huge success.

  • Kargil (Which is based on gorkhali soldiers story )
  • Aaradhya Rodhan (Violence against women)

Working as a Judge
YearTV Show / Songs CompetitionOrganized by
1997Second National folk MusicThe Reukai Nepal
1998Duet song CompetitionSopal Society Kathmandu
2001Folk song ConferenceCommunity Radio Madhanpokhara
2002Western Regional Dual Song CompetitionRoyal Nepal Academy
2002National Duet Folk Song CompetitionRoyal Nepal Academy
2002Dual song Competition among Dohori RestaurantsNational Dual Song Academy Nepal
2003Open National Duet Song CompetitionDhorpatan Sport Club
2005Tuborg Dual Folk Song CompetitionTuborg Nepal
2007Duet song CompetitionRadio Nepal
2007Dual folk Song CompetitionRadio Nepal
2010Tele award 2010Television Art workers Forum of Nepal
2012International musical film festivalMusic museum of Nepal
20162nd National Inter Dohori Saanjh CompetitionRastriya Lok Tatha Dohori Geet Pratisthan Nepal[10]

Visit / Performance of Cultural Program
  1. United States, international folk festival, 2009 and 2010
  2. Japan (at Least 15 programs over major cities-1993)
  3. Finland (Helsinki cultural musical show-1990)
  4. Russia (cultural program-1990)
  5. China, cultural show-1993 and film show in Hong Kong, 2011
  6. Qatar (musical show-1999)
  7. Thailand (cultural program-2009)
  8. France (International folk festival-2011)
  9. Israel (film show and cultural program-2011)
  10. Spain (International folk festival-2007)
  11. Korea (musical performance-2007)
  12. Singapore (cultural show-2007)
  13. Italy (International folk festival-2011)
  14. Germany (International folk festival-2007)
  15. Poland (International folk festival-2007 and 2012)
  16. Belgium (International folk festival and film show-2011)
  17. Netherlands, International folk festival-2011)
  18. Taiwan (International folk festival, 2014
  19. United Arab Emirates, cultural program, 2016[11]
  20. Oman (film show and cultural program-2016)
  21. India- at least six programs over major cities of the country
  22. Nepal – almost all major parts and cities of the country
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References
  1. Narayan Rayamajhi
  2. Narayan Rayamajhi as a Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
  3. Rayamajhi as a Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue Singer.
  4. Biography of Narayan Rayamajhi by Like Nepal
  5. Hamro Riti Hamrai Saskriti Tv Program
  6. Joban Karja ma in itunes.apple.com
  7. Nepali folk singer, with dozens of albums to his name
  8. Rayamajhi as a Director, reelnepal.com
  9. Gorkha Paltan
  10. National Inter Dohori Saanjh Competition
  11. NARAYAN RAYAMAJHI AND JAMUNA RANA DHAMAKA IN DUBAI
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