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Narayan Gopal Guruacharya (Nepali: नारायण गोपाल गुरूवाचार्य ) (October 4, 1939 - December 5, 1990) is the most prominent and popular singer and composer in the history of Nepali music. He is popularly referred to as "Swar Samrat"

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Biography of Narayan Gopal

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• January 12, 2023

Narayan Gopal (1930-1990) was a Nepali musician, singer, and songwriter. He is considered one of the most prominent and influential figures in Nepali music and is known for his contributions to the development of modern Nepali music.

Gopal was born on December 25, 1930, in Kathmandu, Nepal. He began singing and playing music from a young age, and was influenced by the traditional folk music of Nepal. He started his career as a musician at the age of 14 and later on, he was appointed as a music teacher at Tri-Chandra College, one of the oldest colleges in Nepal.

Gopal’s career took off in the 1950s, and he quickly established himself as one of the most popular singers in Nepal. He was known for his powerful and emotive singing style and for his ability to connect with audiences. He became a prolific songwriter, and wrote songs that blended traditional Nepali folk music with modern Indian and Western styles.

Gopal’s works were influential in the development of modern Nepali music. His compositions are diverse and multilingual, covering various themes. He wrote songs in Nepali, Hindi, Maithili and Newari languages, which made him popular among different ethnic groups of Nepal. He is considered as the pioneers of modern Nepali music and his works include a wide range of music genres, including folk, pop, classical and semi-classical.

Despite his success, Gopal’s life was not without struggles. He suffered from alcoholism and health problems, and his personal life was marked by tragedy. He died on October 5, 1990, at the age of 59.

Gopal’s legacy lives on through his music. He is remembered as one of Nepal’s greatest musicians and his songs continue to be popular in Nepal and among Nepali communities abroad. His contribution to Nepali music is still celebrated and studied, and his songs still resonate with people of all ages. Many of his songs are considered as classics and have been covered by various artists.

In conclusion, Narayan Gopal was a pioneering musician, singer, and songwriter of Nepal. He is considered one of the most prominent and influential figures in Nepali music and his contributions to the development of modern Nepali music continue to be celebrated. He is remembered for his powerful and emotive singing style, his ability to connect with audiences, and his skill as a songwriter.

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Narayan Gopal

• Born October 4 , 1939 · Kathmandu, Nepal
• Died December 5 , 1990 · Kathmandu, Nepal (diabetes)
• Birth name Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya
• Swar Samrat
• Emperor of Voice
• Tragedy King
• Narayan Gopal Guruwacharya (October 4, 1939 - December 5, 1990) was a prominent popular singer and composer of Nepali music.Regarded one of the most significant cultural icons in Nepal,He is widely referred as "Swar Samrat" (meaning: Emperor of Voice) in Nepali music. He was also known as "Tragedy King".His voice range allowed him to sing songs of every genre of Nepalese music. Often, his songs were orchestrated with the sitar, harmonium and flute.He was music director of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. He belongs to the first generation of Nepali singers who became professional singers. His songs have also been used in several movies and dramas across the country. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Bhojraj
• Spouse Pemala Lama (1971 - 1990) (his death)
• His first teacher was his own father Asha Gopal Guruwacharya and his other teacher was Manik Ratna. His first song was composed by his friends Prem Dhoj Pradhan and his teacher Manik Ratna.
• He was first introduced to musician Gopal Yonjan by Yonjan's first love Madan Pradhan and they were bound in the relation of special friend (mit) by Ishwor Ballav Bhattarai by lighting fire on Makal on March 1965 at Mahakal Dada in Darjeeling, India.

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Narayan Gopal: Some unknown stories of the iconic man

“Ankha  chhopi  narou  bhani  bhannu  parya  chha … Mutumathi  dhunga  rakhi  hasnu  parya  chha…”

There would be hardly anyone in Nepal who does not know the lyrics of the song or the man behind the scenes with his magical voice. Narayan Gopal is a name that resonates in most of most music lovers in Nepal, and many of them still listen to his songs with the same adoration. Even after some three decades of his death, he is still a popular icon for Nepal.

Yet, there are only a handful of people who knew the Swar Samrat closely. 

Narayan Gopal was talented and famous in his musical endeavours, no doubt, but he was equally infamous and landed in many controversies too. But those close to him say many of them were either speculation or hearsay. Here, we discuss some unknown stories about him as shared by a few people close to him.

Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya (also spelt Guruwacharya) was the second eldest son born to father Aasha Gopal and mother Ram Devi Gurubacharya on October 4, 1939. He had eight siblings including five brothers and three sisters.

As he grew up in a musical family, he was influenced by his father, a sitar maestro of his own time. Growing up, he learned many musical instruments but was particularly popular for playing harmonium and tabala. 

“Father was a teacher of musical instruments, and he had told Narayan dai (elder brother) to not go into vocals [of modern genre]. But as we know he did not listen; as a rebel, [Narayan] dai went into vocals and garnered such unsurmountable level of fame and appreciation,” remembers Laxman Gopal Gurubacharya, Narayan Gopal’s youngest brother.

Narayan Gopal’s closest of friends, Manik Ratna, Prem Dhoj Pradhan , Gopal Yonjan, Bhoj Raj Sharma and Nagendra Thapa played key roles from recognising his melodic voice to getting him into the singing genre full time.

“Father was not happy that dai was singing and used to scold him so much, even restricting him into the house at times. But, he used to sneak out and go for musical practice with his friends. If he came home late, our father would not give him food and lock him in his room. But, he was loved by our mother. She would sneak in food to dai in a basket, with a rope, from one window to his window below,” remembers Laxman Gopal.

Other than being a musical genius, Narayan Gopal was well known for his love for food. “He was a true foodie. If he wanted to eat something, he would buy the ingredients and even cook for himself. He also loved occasional drinking too. And because of his food habits, dai was not that popular in gatherings.”

A family man

Laxman Gopal is 15 years younger than Narayan Gopal. “Given the age difference, I got to spend much less time with him in our family home. Dai moved out of the house when he was 30. But, he never ignored his responsibility towards us or the family. And I was close to him, in fact, he played a key role in making my career and making me into what I am today.”

“In 1978 , father passed away. At that time, dai was working at Naach Ghar [of Jamal] and would always send us a portion of his salary. He sponsored my and my siblings’ education. When I came of age, I started working at Rastriya Banjiya Bank, but when I left that job, he gave that unemployed boy some work at Naach Ghar and made me [financially] independent. I owe a great deal of my life to him,” shares Laxman Gopal. 

Just like the depth of romanticism in his evergreen songs, Narayan Gopal was a person full of such feelings too. “Not many know how romantic dai was. Everyone knows of his love for bhauju, Pemala Lama, whom he met in Darjeeling. But what people do not know is he went to Darjeeling because of another love interest,” Laxman Gopal reveals, “He had gone there to woo a girl. But, due to some circumstances, he broke up and instead met bhauju [sister-in-law] there. They were inseparable from there.”

“When he came back to Nepal with Pemala, father was not happy. Being from a local Newa family of that time, our father was strict and did not approve of their (intercaste) marriage. But, he stood by bhauju and left home. They went from one place to another, first to Pokhara, then Hetaunda, then Bhagwanpur, Thamel and then to Maharajgunj that many know today.”

Misunderstood by many

Narayan Gopal is arguably one of the best and most popular singers of all time in Nepal. Yet during his lifetime and even after his death, the name surely landed in a number of controversies and misunderstandings.

According to Raj Kumar Shrestha, a violin teacher and the caretaker of Narayan Gopal Music Trust in Maharajgunj, “It is said that Narayan Gopal was very punctual as a person. So, if anyone would not come on time, he would just get up and leave. Many translated this as his arrogance and were dismayed by his behaviour.”

“Also a foodie, he would rather eat on his own than be with picky eaters. So this trait of his was also misunderstood by people,” adds Shrestha. He, however, expresses he did not get to be in the presence of Narayan Gopal but since he got involved with the trust, he has learned many stories of the great singer, his personality and his vision. 

On the other hand, locals of Kilagal, where Narayan Gopal’s family house is, also remember him as a distant person. Rabindra Man Shakya, one of the locals, say, “He did not have many close friends here in the locality; he was more familiar and close with people from Bhedasingh, Janabahal, and Pyukha.”

Admitting this though, Laxman Gopal says it was only because of musical involvement and not because of his personality or personal grudge. “He used to play and sing bhajan at Janabahal , and Prem Dhoj Pradhan was from Pyukha, so they were his connections.”

Maybe one of the most misunderstood stories about the singer is his alleged relationship with the late Queen Aishwarya Rajya Laxmi Shah. “King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya appreciated good art and music. Dai went to the palace to play sometimes, but there was nothing between him and the queen as alleged,” Laxman Gopal says, “If there was, we as family members would have known that. So, it is nothing but hearsays and people misunderstanding his involvement.”.

With time, the number of people listening to Narayan Gopal has decreased. The cassette-based distribution of his songs has plunged too. But what Narayan Gopal achieved in his lifetime is a rare achievement and he will live on with his songs. 

Yet somehow the Swar Samrat did not get enough institutional or national recognition while he was alive. “The title Swar Samrat was given to him by the people [by his close friend Bhupi Sherchan ] and not the state,” adds Shrestha.

Also, many of the recognitions were given to him after his death. Shrestha says, “It is understandable as, until his death, there were not many award functions like today. So, only after Narayan Gopal passed away did he get the recognition.” Interestingly he also could not collect the award while he was alive. 

At his house in Maharajgunj, the Narayan Gopal Music Trust and his wife, Pemala , have collected many keepsakes of the iconic singer including the instruments he used, his personal belongings, old photos and a number of plaques and awards the singer got. But sadly, they fill up in just one room and that is all that is left of the iconic singer. They are all looked after by the trust that was established as per his wish in 1990, the same year the singer took his last breath at Bir Hospital.

Maybe the only thing that is still continued of Narayan Gopal’s legacy is the violin classes that Shrestha teaches at the trust. “It was his vision. He wanted to give students a place to learn violin as it was rare back then. So continuing that, even today, I teach a few eager students here [in Mahargunj].”

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Narayan Gopal Guruwacharya(In Nepali: नारायण गोपाल गुरूवाचार्य ) (October 4, 1939 – December 5, 1990) was a prominent popular singer and composer of Nepali music. He has been referred to as “Swar Samrat” (Nepali: स्वर सम्राट, meaning: Emperor of Voice) in Nepali music. He was also known as “Tragedy King.” His voice range allowed him to sing songs of every genre of Nepalese music. Often, his songs were orchestrated with the sitar, harmonium and flute. He belongs to the first generation of Nepali singers who became professional singers. His songs have also been used in several movies and dramas across the country.

Personal life(व्यक्तिगत जीवन) Narayan Gopal Guruwacharya was born into a Newar family in Kilagal Tole, Kathmandu, on October 4, 1939 (18 Asoj, 1996 B.S.). His father was Asha Gopal Gurubacharya and mother was Ram Devi Guruwacharya. He had six brothers and four sisters. He completed his School Leaving Certificate (SLC) exams in 2016 B.S. and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from Tri-Chandra College. Later he also went to Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda to study classical Indian music, but returned without completing his studies. He married Pemala Lama in 1971.

Later he joined the Rastriya Naach Ghar (National Dance Theater) and rose to the post of manager (hakim). He also worked as the editor of a musical journal Bageena (बागीना) for its first three issues. He became the managing director of Sanskritik Sansthan (Cultural Center) and became adviser to the Ministry of Communication on wards; and an associate professor in Lalit Kala Campus. He also wrote a musical drama titled Kanchi Masyang (कान्छी मस्याङ).

Later career After his short stay in Hetauda, Narayan Gopal returned to Kathmandu and managed to find a job in Rastriya Naach Ghar (National Dance Theater) with the help of his friends Manik Ratna and Janardan Sama. He had entered Naach Ghar as a mere instrumentalist, but he slowly rose to the post of a hakim (rector).

At this stage of his life, he found himself confronting a new generation of Nepali youths. Among the young musical talents of that time, his partnership with Dibya Khaling took off; and he started lending his voice to Khalings compositions, thus initiating another phase of his singing career. Songs like सँधै नै म हाँसे तिमीलाई रुवाई, मायाको आधारमा सम्झौता नै हुन्छ, बिपना नभइ helped to revive his popularity. During this stage he started to collaborate with new breed of songwriters such as Khyetra Pratap Adhikari, Kali Prasad Rijal, Norden Rumba, Dinesh Adhikari, and Bishwambhar Pyaukurel, while his relationship with his old collaborators was neglected. Among the composers of the new generation, he collaborated with the likes of Sambhujit Baskota, Bhupendra Rayamajhi, and Shubha Bahadur. In his late stage of career, he lent his considerable prestige to launch the career of many upcoming musicians. As such, he was willing to compromise his artistry and sing weak songs by new composers and songwriters. He also sang in film songs.

In total his career spanned twenty-eight years, during which he sang in eighteen movies and recorded more than one hundred and fifty-seven songs.

Death Narayan Gopal died from complications of diabetes on December 5, 1990 (19 Mangsir, 2047 B.S.) in Bir Hospital, at 9 p.m. in Kathmandu, at the age of fifty-one. He had no children. He has six brothers and four sisters.

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If any lover of Nepali music is asked to name his or her favorite singer, the most likely name to be heard is that of Narayan Gopal. In fact, no one in the Nepali music industry has attained that height of excellence, and that degree of popularity. Even after decades of his death, Narayan Gopal continues to be the most beloved singer for Nepali people. In other words, he is an immortal singer.  

Narayan Gopal was born on October 4, 1939. His full name is Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya. He was born into a Newar family in Kilagal Tole, Kathmandu to Asha Gopal Gurubacharya and mother Ram Devi Gurubacharya. His father was a classical musician and wanted his son to follow his footsteps. To the satisfaction of his father, Narayan Gopal became interested in music from his early years.

In 1959, Narayan Gopal completed his School Leaving Certificate (S.L.C) exams and obtained Bachelor of Art degree in Humanities from Tri-Chandra College. Later, he also went to Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda to study classical Indian music, but returned without completing his studies. 

Narayan Gopal married Pemala Lama, one his admirers from Darjeeling, in 1970 at the age of thirty but they do not have any children. He had five brothers and six sisters.

As a singer, Narayan Gopal attained a height which few people might attain in the days to come. His close musical association with great composers like Natikaji, Gopal Yonjan, Ambar Gurung and Divya Khaling gave him an immortal height. With Gopal Yonjan, Narayan Gopal entered a long and more intimate relation, and the two took Nepali music to a golden height as composer and singer. The songs produced by the two are among the most admired songs in the history of Nepali music. 

Most people know Narayan Gopal as a singer, but he was also a talented composer. Some of his songs are of his own composition. Other singers like Tara Devi and Phatteman Rajbhandari have also sung some of his finest compositions. Not only was he gifted with a great voice, he was very versatile. His voice range allowed him to sing songs of every genre. 

Narayan Gopal has been accorded with title “Swor Samrat” — King of Melodies — which affirms his position as the supreme singer of Nepali music. He has sung over 500 songs, including in films and dramas. Most of his songs are melodies. 

It is said that Narayan Gopal was very selective about which songs he sang. All songs he has sung are outstanding in some ways. 

For his contribution in the field of Nepali music, he has received several national honors and awards. Best Composition and Best Singer awards by Radio Nepal,  Ratna Record Award,  Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, Fourth , Indra Rajya Laxmi Award, Chhinalata Award, Jagadamba Shree , Urbashi Rang Award , Trishakti Patta  and several other honors bear testimony to his widespread popularity as a favorite singer of millions.

Narayan Gopal started singing with first generation of Nepali music, and sang his whole life. He also worked as the editor of a musical journal ‘Bageena’ and was Manager at Rastriya Naach Ghar. Apart from singing, he liked to spend considerable effort in organizing various events. He loved photography and he always loved to watch football.  He was a good chess player too. He also sang in popular Dramas; Muna Madan of  Laxmi Prasad Devkota and Nala Panina of Bal Krishna Sama. He was also adviser to the Ministry of Communication from for some time in 1989.

The greatest musical performance of Narayan Gopal was ‘Swornim Sandhya’ performed at Royal Nepal Academy Hall in 1990. It was his last and most popular musical concert.

Narayan Gopal had diabetes. He died on December 5, 1990 at Bir Hospital, in Kathmandu at the age of 51. When he died, Krishna Prasad Bhattarai and popular leader Ganesh Man Singh were among the top visitors. In the funeral procession that followed, the public turn-out was so huge that such a huge procession of admirers and fans have not been seen in the death of any singer thereafter. 

He will always be forever remembered for his musical contribution to Nepali Music world.

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Narayan Gopal participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement in Bombay and was arrested on 9 July 1930 and was charged with section 4 of the Ordinance V of 1930. He was convicted on 9 July 1930 and sentenced to four months of rigorous imprisonment.

The Civil Disobedience Movement in India, was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on 12 March 1930. In Bombay, severe clashes have occurred between the satyagrahis raiding salt depots and the police at Juhu - Vile - Parle, Congress House, Esplanade Maidan, Gowalia Tank, Bhatia Bag, K.E.M. Hospital, Kurla Churchgate, Koliwada, Matunga, and Wadala, etc. The government replied by promulgating the Prevention of Intimidation Ordinance and the

Unlawful Instigation Ordinance, both on 30 May 1930. The correspondence came under censorship, the Congress and its associates Organisations were declared illegal, and their funds were made subject to seizure, and as a consequence, a large number of people were mercilessly beaten and got arrested by the police.

Narayan Gopal was one of the satyagrahis who participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement in Bombay.

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Narayan Gopal : A Great Singer & Composer

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hmm nice info listen him he is indeed nice singer

@ saif afridi :Yes ..He was the backbone of Nepali Music World

many things are wrong in this article..at first he just went india to study music but he returned right away..he learned on his own! what baroda??huh?? ..ani his all songs are unforgettable !

@ Anonymous :Thanks for the suggestion 'Baroda' I will try to sort it out.. All of his songs were evergreen..if Listed .. will not fit on entire post ..there are thousand of songs and all were very popular..I have listed just few here..

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Biography of Narayan Gopal : The Voice Emperor of Nepali Music

Narayan Gopal Guruacharya , born on October 4, 1939, is the most prominent and popular singer in Nepali music history. His full name is Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya. He was born into a Newar family in Kilagal Tole, Kathmandu, to Asha Gopal Guruacharya and Ram Devi Guruacharya. His father was a classical musician, and he wanted his son to follow in his footsteps. Early on, Narayan Gopal had a passion for music, much to his father’s delight. So he went to India to study music.

He was married to Pamela Lama in Falgun 2027 at the age of thirty, but they did not have any children. He had five brothers and six sisters. In 2016, he completed his School Leaving Certificate (S.L.C.) exams and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from Tri-Chandra College. Later, he also went to the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda to study classical Indian music, but returned without completing his studies.

Manik Ratna Sthapit and Prem Dhoj Pradhan were his friends who initially recognised his unlimited musical talents. Narayan Gopal is given the title “Swor Samrat.”. He was well known as a singer and an accomplished composer. He has sung over 500 songs, including in films, ballets, and dramas. Most of his songs are melodies. Some of his most popular songs include “Euta Manche Ko Maya le Kati,” “Jhareko Paat Jhai,” “Yo Samjhine Man Cha,” “Saawan ko jhari bani,” and “Manche ko Maya.”. He started singing with the first generation of Nepali music and sang his whole life. He also worked as the editor of the musical journal Bageena and was manager at Rastriya Naach Ghar.

The late Narayan Gopal (1996–2046, BS) is regarded as the most popular musician in the entire domain of modern Nepali music. Apart from singing, he liked to spend considerable effort organising various events. He also sang in popular dramas like Muna Madan (written by Laxmi Prasad Devkota ). He was also an adviser to the Ministry of Communication from April 16, 2046, onward.

He used to love photography and to watch football. He was a good chess player too. Later on, his friends Prem Dhoj and Manik Sthapit started to sing their compositions, and he also composed about six original songs written by the contemporary poet Ratna Shumsher Thapa. The songs started becoming very popular in Nepal and India in a short time, which made Narayan Gopal recognised as a singer. He collaborated with established composers like Nati Kaji, Shiva Sankar, Amber Gurung, and Dharmaraj Thapa.

The cassettes and CDs of his music still make significant sales in Nepal. He has a large fan following in Nepal as well as in some foreign countries. He serves as an inspiration to many young singers.

He has received several national honours and awards. Narayan Gopal contributed twenty-eight years of his life to Nepali music and its development. Swornim Sandhya, which Narayan Gopal performed in the Royal Nepal Academy Hall in 1990, is his best-ever musical performance. It was the most well-liked musical performance he ever did.

Narayan Gopal had diabetes. He died on December 5, 1990, in Bir Hospital at 9 p.m. in Kathmandu at the age of 51. He will always be remembered for his musical contribution to the Nepali music world.

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Massage away your stress, dambar kumari and a fabric that transcended boundaries, gokarna forest resort the royal hunting ground, coffee cascara extra income for coffee farmers, some lesser-known vegetable dishes from the southern plains, the first time i met narayan gopal.

Most of us know Narayan Gopal through his songs, here’s getting to know the legendary singer through his friends.

Swor Samrat” Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya is considered one of the greatest singers Nepal has produced. Born on October 4, 1939, he sang over 500 songs before his demise on December 5, 1990, due to diabetes and chronic renal failure. Four associates from his past recount their first meeting with the “Tragedy King” and reveal how his personality metamorphosed over the years.

Narayan Gopal’s house was next to Ram Man’s and he used to visit all the time. I remember him wearing short shorts. He was 3 or 4 years older than me but everyone called him “Sanu”. He used to play tabla and was also a great mimic. He impersonated the news presenters of All India Radio and imitated the singers as well. He was a jolly person, he liked making people laugh. But, at the same time, he was arrogant too. He didn’t present himself well with people he didn’t know. His arrogance did not fade away but he certainly knew how to utilize it.

After being friends with Gopal Yonzon, he started associating more with the Darjeeling group. I believe this had a positive consequence. He interest in literature grew and his song selection improved in a critical way. He started associating with literary figures and was influenced by poets. With this came a depth in his music and lyrics. This also meant there was a change in his personality. When I met him later, there was a certain gravity to his character. He wasn’t jolly like earlier and there was a refinement to his arrogance, if that makes any sense.

A few months before he died,  Prem Dhoj Pradhan, Nati Kaji, Shivashankar and I visited him. He was really happy to see us. He was jovial but we could feel something was wrong. He loved to eat and so, before we left, he said he would invite us for some thalthalay maasu some day. That was the last time we met, or at least, the last time we met when he was still able to talk. This is also, incidentally, my favourite memory of Narayan Gopal.

Prem Dhoj Pradhan is a legendary singer and childhood friend of the “Swor Samrat”. “Timro Jasto Mutu” is one of his favorite Narayan Gopal songs.

Two years later, Dr Ram Man Trishit started a group called Nava Kala Pariwar which I was a part of. Narayan Gopal  lived next door and was always over. The purpose of the Pariwar was to go to different toles once a month where 5 or 6 of us sang for an hour. Narayan used to play tabla but was too shy to sing. At Ram Man’s house, however, he used to sing on request while I played the tabla. This is how we became friends.

Narayan was particularly fond of the Indian singer, Manna Dey. He was a simple, genuine, good-humored person. If he made a mistake, he was always ready to apologize. However, he didn’t let anyone take advantage of him. I admired that quality. This is one of the reasons why he was one of the first people to take up the issue of royalty with Radio Nepal. Later, we used to meet occasionally. A few months before he died, I met him at Radio Nepal, sitting beside a tiny pond, smoking a cigarette. His feet were swollen. He told me he had quit alcohol but couldn’t quit cigarettes. He smoked around 25-30 sticks a day. In fact, I used to tell him to quit or at least control his drinking from time to time. He always nodded but never replied. The last time I met him was when he was in the hospital. He didn’t talk, just shook his head. He died the next day.

Ratna Shamsher Thapa is a noted poet and lyricist. Of the 25 or so songs Narayan Gopal and him worked on together, only 10 have been found.

I first met Narayan Gopal at Tri Chandra College. He was a classmate of mine. We started working together in 2016 BS for a function celebrating Tri Chandra’s anniversary. “Swarga Ki Rani” was one of the first songs we collaborated on. The event went on for 5 days and on every single day, people kept requesting “Swarga Ki Rani”. It was after this that he came into prominence. Some time later, after getting a contract with Radio Nepal, he asked me if I could write some lyrics for him. I agreed. He then signed a six-song contract with Indreni Records. All of them featured my lyrics, including “Swarga Ki Rani”. And all of them were superhits.

Narayan Gopal was a fun, friendly person and our combination worked well together. As for his skills with music, he was a great composer and had incredible range. I sometimes used to joke and tell him to add more keys to his harmonium. Another admirable quality was that he was always looking to do something new. We used to bunk classes to go to his place and work on songs. He was not hackneyed; he had a different vision. I think he was pretty clever in that he didn’t let his music stagnate, unlike a lot of his peers. He worked with different people and experimented and that’s what contributed to his success.

We drifted apart when he started working with Gopal Yonzon. People have speculated but nothing really went wrong - we just stopped talking. See, I have a reciprocal nature. I don’t give anyone the upper hand. If people think that Narayan Gopal is the sole reason for my success, I want them to know that I am still on top when it comes to my field. We broke off our relationship 50 years ago but I am still here.   Peter Karthak is a journalist and a musician. He spent many an evening in groups with Narayan Gopal at a ‘tharra pasal’ in Ason but they never drank together.

I first met Narayan Gopal in Darjeeling in 1962, when we were both students of Amber Gurung. Hillians, the band I was in, was very popular then and, seeing our potential, Mr Gurung asked us to perform for Narayan Gopal, who was visiting. He invited us because Nepali songs at that time, funded by King Mahendra, had become really popular, thereby overshadowing the music of Darjeeling where we lacked financial support. Mr Gurung had a bit of an inferiority complex because of this so he wanted us to show Narayan Gopal what we were capable of. That was our first encounter. We wanted the entire band to perform but we couldn’t, so it was just me playing one guitar with some harmonized vocals. We played our song “Mayalu Mayalu” and then he requested some Western rock as well. We complied by playing “PS. I Love You” and “I Saw Her Standing There” by the Beatles. According to Mr Gurung’s instructions, we showed him how we operated musically in a modern way in Darjeeling.

He was a quiet personality. Unlike a cosmopolitan society like Darjeeling, he was from Kathmandu which was socially more suppressed. We couldn’t understand his Newari accent laden Nepali and he didn’t have good English either. He was a bit moody as well.

We became closer when I moved to Kathmandu. My wife’s brothers were friends of his and he used to treat her like a sister. Personally, I don’t agree with the title “Swar Samrat”. There were far greater singers but, yes, he did have a great range. I also played on a few of his special recordings. It was during one of these sessions in 1976 that I last met him. It was also Narayan Gopal’s last recording at Radio Nepal. He never went back due to internal political disagreements. This was also when I learned that Narayan Gopal had stopped talking to Gopal Yonzon and that their partnership had been broken forever.

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In memory of legendary singer Narayan Gopal

Narayan Gopal, a brilliant personality in the field of Nepali music , passed away on 2047 BS but he is still beloved by the Nepalis even now. His rich melodious voice and meaningful songs are still a big hit today. While there was a huge dominance of Hindi songs in Nepal, Gopal played an important role in creating the identity of Nepali songs.

While his music made the audience happy, his nature was not suitable for the audience as he used to sing according to his mood. In some cases, there are stories of disputes with the audience and leaving the stage in the middle of his performance.

Born in Kathmandu, Narayan Gopal's father was involved in classical music and he also wanted his son do the same. Although Narayan Gopal went to India to study classical music , he turned to modern music. The veteran singer's popularity was growing day by day after he entered the music industry. At that time, the only radio station in Nepal "Radio Nepal" played his song every day. Almost all the songs he sang were hits.

 He had an interracial marriage with Pemala Lama, a young woman from Darjeeling, India, for which he had to leave his home. He also became a geography teacher at Amar Singh School in Pokhara for a living and before building a house in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, they were living in Narasimha Chowk in Thamel. After the death of him and his wife, a foundation has been set up in his private house. The couple had no children.

Narayan Gopal was a skilled singer and a good musician. He also worked as a music teacher in various educational institutions. He even had had the opportunity to work as the General Manager of Cultural Corporation for a few year however he was accused of taking away the job opportunity from his friend. He also worked as an editor for a music magazine called Bagina for a few years.

Besides his love for music, it is said that he used to go to Dasharath Rangasala Stadium regularly to watch football and loved to play chess. He also worked as an expert in the Ministry of Communications after 2046 BS.

It is reported that he died due to excessive consumption of alcohol and cigarettes. And his death was a big tragedy to all of his fans as thousands of people turned to pay their respect at Pragya Bhawan, Kamaladi where his body was kept. Never before had so many people been present when an artist died.

The area where he resided now is named after him ' Narayan Gopal Chowk '. His statue is placed at the top of the crossroads and even though he is not with us today, Narayan Gopal still lives through his songs.

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By Renuka Dhakal Kathmandu, Dec. 5: When Narayan Gopal’s name comes up, the songs such as Yeuta Manchheko Mayale, Yo Samjine Man chha, Timro Jasto Mutu, Malai Nasodha and Kehi Mitho Baat Gara among others begin playing in the back of our minds, which in itself is a testament to his impeccable voice and exquisite lyrics. His songs have been able to forge a special connection with countless Nepalis young and old rendering him as one of the immortals in music. While it has already been 30 years since his departure, his voice still resonates among us, earning him the moniker of Swar Samrat (emperor of voice). Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya, who was born on October 4, 1939, recorded 137 songs before his demise on December 5, 1990 owing to diabetes and chronic renal failure. With his songs having that air of mournful longing and often orchestrated with sitar, harmonium and flute, he was also endearingly referred to as ‘Tragedy King’. However, Narayan Gopal was limited not only to music but also performed in dramas, with his appearance on Durgala Shrestha’s drama in 2013 BS marking his debut performance. Moreover, the popular singer was also the editor for two newspapers of ‘Bagini’ and ‘Urbasi’. Narayan Gopal grew up in a family of musicians who encouraged music. In an interview with senior journalist Harihar Birahi, he said that his father Asha Gopal Guruwacharya was a renowned musician and singer. It is said that long before Narayan Gopal’s name was to be etched as the finest singer in Nepal, he first began by singing “Sworga Ko Rani” and “Aakhako Bhaka Aakhaile” in 2017 BS at a school function. The rest is history. Narayan Gopal is also the first singer in the Nepali singing history, who passed Radio Nepal’s voice test by recording Nepali songs. Prior to that, other singers had passed the voice test singing Hindi songs. He was taken to Radio Nepal for voice test by his friends Manik Ratna Sthapit and Prem Dhoj Pradhan. He sang “Panchi Ko Pankha Ma Dharti Ko Diyo penned by Dr. Ram Man Trishit and composed by Prem Dhoj Pradhan during the voice test. Appreciating his invaluable contribution to Nepali culture and music, the singer is remembered every year with great enthusiasm. The Nepali month ‘Mangsir’ 19 is marked as the memorial day of the singing legend. Musician, director, critic, Prakash Sayami considered Narayan Gopal as the ‘Star’ of Nepali music. Stating that many songs have been sung for years, he said that Narayan Gopal’s songs directly touch the human heart. He added that Narayan Gopal’s songs were a collection of everything that any age group can associate, therefore, his songs remain immortal. Narayan Gopal did not sing for others, he sang for himself, so his songs are immortal. Today's singers should also sing for themselves rather than for others, he stressed. Meanwhile, popular singer Sugam Pokharel has also dedicated a song titled, “Shardya Narayan Gopal” on the occasion of his 30th memorial day. Pokharel unveiled the song a week ago with the short introduction of Narayan Gopal in the video song. Renowned singer Ram Krishan Dhakal has also offered his tribute with respectful words through social media to the Swor Samrat, where he penned, “Narayan Gopal has always been an indelible mark on my heart as my source of inspiration in the world of Nepali music. I sang as much as I sang with his blessings. Following in the footsteps of Swar Samrat, I got the audience affection, support and immense love because of that today I made a different identity. I want to bow my head to Narayan Gopal millions of times.” In the name of impeccable singer Narayan Gopal, the government has also built many statues, such as one in Chakrapath, Kathmandu. He was honoured with multiple awards, including Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, Indra Rajya Laxmi, Chhinalata, Jagadamba Shree, Trishakti Patta and among many. He also sang for successful films like Manko Badha, Sindoor, Lahure, Chino, Hijo Aaja Bholi , Kosheli, Dakshina among others. Founder member of the Narayan Gopal Music Trust, Sayami said that this year, considering the COVID-19 situation, the Trust could not organise any formal programme. 

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