Raju Pariyar

Raju Pariyar (Nepali: राजु परियार): (born 4 May 1983) is a singer from Nepal. He has recorded more than 13,000 songs as of 2015 and is affectionately known as the "Nepalese Justin Bieber" by his fans.[2]

Raju Pariyar
Birth nameRaju Pariyar
Born (1980-06-30) 30 June 1980[1]
OriginLamjung, Nepal
GenresFolk & Traditional songs,
Pop & Modern songs
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocal
Associated actsPriya Bhandari

Early and personal life

Pariyar was born in the village of Gausahar which is located in Lamjung District, to Mangal Singh Pariyar and Santa Maya Pariyar. He was born on 15 Ashad 2037 BS or around 30 June 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.[1]

In September 2015 Pariyar met Bishnu Pariyar (no relation) on a flight from Kathmandu to Mumbai. Bishnu, a Christian pastor from Bharatpur, conversed with Pariyar during the flight and interested him in his religion. A month latter Pariyar and his wife and two children traveled to Bishnu's church in Bharatpur and converted to Christianity.[2]

Career

Pariyar is an extremely popular singer in Nepal. A song he did with Priya Bhandari is one of the most viewed Nepalese songs on the web with over 500,000 views on YouTube.[3] Pariyar often returns to perform in his home district of Lamjung.[4]

Discography

Music albums
  • Poila Jana Pam (2008)

Famous songs
  • Lalupate Nugyo (2008)
  • Hatma Rato Jhola (2009)
  • Dhago Ramro Resham Kirako (2009)
  • Balapanle Bai Bhanyo (2010)
  • Timlai Chino (2011)
  • Hai Barai (2011)
  • Aadhi khola urlera aayo (2009[5])
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References
  1. "Nepalese Singer Short Biography Video Songs". 13 March 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2017 – via YouTube.
  2. Dorcas Cheng-Tozun (13 October 2015). "'Justin Bieber of Nepal' Converts to Christianity". Christianity Today. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  3. Awale, Sonia (12–18 May 2017). "It's Party Time on the Internet". Nepali Times. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  4. Gurung, Aash (14 December 2015). "Pariyar lights up Lamjung Mahotsav". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRYS2WVblfI
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