Purna Nepali

Purna Nepali (Nepali: पूर्ण नेपाली) (December 19, 1954) is a prominent popular singer and composer of Nepali music. He is also known for his patriotic Nepali songs. His voice range allowed him to 
sing songs of every genre of Nepalese music. 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.

Early career
Nepali started his musical career as a singer and musician. He started his career in his early 15. He's well known for his music, dance and his singing talents only in Kaski District until he's brought to 
Kathmandu to perform his talents in occasion of the first anniversary of Janakpur Cigarette Factory during 1969 A.D.. His musical works encompass nationalistic/patriotic, spiritual, romantic, 
philosophical, dancing tunes, ballads, musical compositions and thematic songs on environment, sports, scouts, etc. In all this variety he maintains his sensitivity and finesse in captivating and 
maintaining the Nepali touch.

Association with Gopal Yonzon

With the partnership of a famous singer Gopal Yonzon helped him more establish himself as one of the most prominent singers in Nepali music history. It was also at this time that new sounds from 
The West, such as by the Beatles and Bob Dylan, were entering and influencing the music of Nepal. To meet these challenges, Purna Nepali in partnership with Gopal Yonzon
created songs that continue to be popular in Nepal. Songs like Chatima Mero, Hamro Khusi Ko Lagi, Swodeshka Naujawan, Srijana Ko Naulo e.t.c.

Personal life
Purna Nepali was born to his father Dhaman Singh Kayastha and mother Rebati Kayestha in Batuletar, Pokhara  , Kaski on December 31, 1954 (16 Poush, 2011 B.S.). He completed his primary 
education in his hometown Kaski. Later he did B.A. from Music University of Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh India.(1983–1985). After that he completed diploma on Kathak Dance from the same 
institution. He has one son and two daughters.

Musical career

After arriving to capital city Kathmandu from his hometown Kaski, he decided to continue his musical career from Kathmandu. He started performing stage programs with Gopal Yonzon. 
He worked as music and dance instructor to the former Royal Family member including the then crown prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, Shruti Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah Nirajan Bir Bikram Shah Dev, Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev 
and other royal family members.

Later he continued his teaching career as a music and dance instructor to various renowned educational institution of Nepal including 
Bhanubhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School (1972–1976), Birendra Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya (1996–1998) and St. Xavier's College for 19 years from 1976 to 1995.

Filmography 
Nepali composed music with many Nepali Film in association with Gopal Yonzon
Badlido Aakash	(1983)
Arko Janma
Kanchhi (1991)
 Maya Priti (1991)

Discography 

Patriotic Songs Album Nepal Mero Ghar Ho , Nepali Mero Thar Ho
A book on Gandarva Music and Culture Gandarva Sangeet ra Sanskriti
Folk Song Album Heet ko Dautari −1
Folk Song Alnum Heet ko Dautari-2
An Audio Cassette Child Labor Bal Shram
A hymn book Bandana

Audio Cassette Bandana (Volumn 1–10) released
Nishani 53 Album released as a tribute to Late. Gopal Yonzon
 Kalilo Tamalai
 Sora Barse Jawanima
Sachai Maile Sindur Haleko
Juni Rahe Feri Betaula

Honors

Honored with the title Pragya In Nepali Folk Music and Art
 Honored with prestigious National award Gorkha Dakshin Bahu
Coronation Medal of Nepal from His Majesty The King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev

Awards and recognitions

 Silver Jubilee medal of His Majesty's Accession to the throne – 1971
 Durgam Seva Padak – 1963
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals from Radio Nepal – Folk song competition, Certification of appreciation from Royal Nepal Airlines
Gold medals for being the Winner for 6 consecutive years (1984–1989) Folk song competition organised by Ratna Recording Corporation
Certification of appreciation ( Apostolic Blessing ) from The Holy Father Pope John Paul II
Received a "TAMRA PATRA" from Ex-Prime Minister Mr. Krishna Prasad Bhattarai for choreographing opening and closing ceremony of the 8th SAF GAMES successfully.

References

External links

Category:Nepalese singer-songwriters
Category:1954 births
Category:Nepalese male singers
Category:Living people