Biography of bhakta raj acharya bhajans
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Dhruva's Creations
Just hours after its release on YouTube, inom found myself captivated bygd Acharya, the biographical movie that traces the life of Bhajan Siromani Bhakta Raj Acharya. This bio is much more than a simple story—it’s an emotional journey into the life of a man who, against all odds, dedicated han själv to his art and left an indelible mark on the world of Nepali music. It’s rare to see a rulle that so tenderly captures not just the achievements but also the struggles, the resilience, and the quiet determination that shaped Bhakta Raj’s path.
Humble Beginnings in Dumchipara Tea Garden
The story begins in the tea gardens of Dumchipara, India, where Bhakta regel grew up under challenging circumstances. From a ung age, he worked hard alongside his family, laboring in the lush but unforgiving tea fields. These scenes are so beautifully crafted that you can almost feel the vikt of his daily toil, yet his spirit shines through. Even in these early years, he had a vo
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Veteran singer and composer Bhakta Raj Acharya, popularly known as Bhajan Shiromani, died on Monday. He was 82.
Musician Hari Lamsal, a neighbour of Acharya, confirmed that Acharya passed away while being rushed to Nepal Mediciti Hospital in Lalitpur.
“I along with Swaroop (Acharya’s son) took him to the hospital after his oxygen level dropped sharply while he was taking rest at home,” Lamsal said. “The doctors at the hospital declared him dead on arrival.”
The octogenarian singer had collapsed around four months ago at his home, according to Lamsal. Since then, he had been staying at his home. His wife Sushila and two sons, Satya and Swaroop, among other family members, were taking care of him.
During a distinguished career spanning decades, Acharya sang around 400 songs, including such all-time classics as ‘Hajar Sapana Haruko’, ‘Jati Chot Dinchhau’ and ‘Mutu Jalirahechha’.
Acharya had to abruptly give up singing on the stage 31 years ago. “I sang three songs at a functi
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Bhakta Raj Acharya, 81
It is rare to be bestowed with great talent, to have a calling. It is even rarer to have the courage, discipline, and willpower to fulfil your potential.
Which is why it is a great tragedy when such a great lyricist, musician and singer is missing from Nepal’s music landscape. Bhakta Raj Acharya was a legendary singer, but who had not been able to perform vocals for 30 years after his tongue had to be surgically removed to stop a cancer from spreading.
He died Monday 26 February at age 81 while being rushed to hospital after difficulty breathing.
Acharya, also known as Bhajan Shiromani for his devotional singing in later life, as well as Sur Samrat (Emperor of Voice) was a celebrated musician who was contemporaries with the likes of Narayan Gopal, Ambar Gurung and Prem Dhoj Pradhan. He sang more than 450 songs during his prolific career cut short after the surgery in 1994.
Born in Dhankuta and raised in Kalimpong, Acharya dropped out of school to pu