Ramesh Dahal
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Ramesh Dahal रमेश दहाल | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Dolakha, Nepal |
| Origin | Nepal |
| Genres | Nepali modern songs |
| Occupation | lyricist/songwriter |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Website | Ramesh Dahal |
Ramesh Dahal (Nepali: रमेश दहाल ) is a Nepali songwriter and lyricist.[1] He was born in 1978 in Mainapokhari, Dolakha.[2][3] He writes songs in various genres including modern, patriotic, pop, and folk music,[2] and has published two collections of his song lyrics.[4]
Early life and education
Dahal spent his childhood at Charikot, Dolakha. His father wrote song lyrics which he also performed, which served as an inspiration.[4]
He graduated from Kalinchwok Secondary School in 1995. He has studied civil engineering, and he has Master's degrees in sociology and business studies; he also studied environmental science and policy at Clark University.[5]
Writing
He started writing song lyrics as a teenager in 1990, when he was still at school.[6] In 2000, his first song 'Pheri Timro Samjnale' was recorded; in the following year, the song "Phool Ko Thunga" with music by Ram Thapa and lyrics by Dahal was recorded for Radio Nepal.[7][clarification needed] He has recorded more than 300 songs,[8] and published two collections of his songs.[9] He won the Nationwide Modern Song competition organized by Radio Nepal[10][11] in 2009 and again in 2020.[12][6]
He has published articles about the effect of music and its role in society, in English and Nepali newspapers.[13][7] He has published two anthologies of lyrical poems, named Baluwako Ghar and Hiunko Phool.[9]
His song lyrics focus on social issues, such as the concept of chhaupadi (menstrual taboo),[5] and patriotic themes.[14]
He has cited the works of Madhav Prasad Ghimire, Rajendra Thapa, Kiran Kharel, and Bhairab Nath Rimal 'Kadam', as well as English language song writers Sam Cooke and Bob Dylan, as sources of inspiration.[11][4]
Awards
| SN | Awards Name | Category | Songs | Result |
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| 1 | 22nd Image Awards 2022 | Best Lyrics of the Year | Aafai Hidne Bhirko Bato | Winner |
| 2 | 7th National Capital Awards-2077 | Best Lyrics of the Year | Ye Jhanda | Winner |
| 3 | 8th Prabhu Pay Music Khabar Music Awards-2019[15] | Best Lyrics of the Year | Janani Janmabhumischa | Winner |
| 4 | 2nd Sagarmatha Music Awards-2000 [16] | Best Patriotic Lyrics of the Year | Janani Janmabhumischa | Winner |
| 5 | Industrial Peace Nepal Music Awards-2019 | Best Pop Lyrics of the Year | Mitho Geet | Winner |
| 6 | Radio Nepal Modern Song Competition 2009[17] | Best Lyrics of the Year | Purbako Badal | Winner |
| 7 | Radio Nepal Modern Song Competition 2020 [12] | Best Lyrics of the Year | Batabharika Tagara | Winner |
Songs
| SN | Songs | Composer | Singer | Publish Year |
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| 1 | Janani Janmabhuscha | Shakti Ballav | Sumit Khadka | 2017 |
| 2 | Purbako Badal | Bhanu Thapa | Deep Shrestha | 2010 |
References
- ^ "'बजारले सस्तो गीत रोज्यो'". Annapurna Post (in Nepali). 20 October 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ a b "The Popular Lyricist: Ramesh Dahal". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ डायरी, म्युजिक (2021-08-06). "'उत्कृष्ट गीत रचनाका लागि महँगो पारिश्रमिक त लिनै पर्छ'". MUSIC DIARY. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ a b c मध्यान्ह. "रेडियो नेपालबाट दुई–दुई पटक पुरस्कृत गीतकार रमेश". Madhyanha Daily. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ a b "गीति लेखनमा रमेशको योगदान". Himalaya Times. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
- ^ a b "एक–दुईवटा गीत चल्दैमा गीतकार भइँदैन: रमेश दाहाल". News of Nepal. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ a b "बाल्यकालको दुःखद् भोगाईले बनाएको गीतकारः रमेश दाहाल". MusicKhabar (in Nepali). 18 January 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ "उत्कृष्ट गीतकारको पुरस्कारले थप चर्चित बनायो". Sourya Online (in Nepali). 31 August 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ a b "रमेशको 'हिउँको फूल'". nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com (in Nepali). 29 March 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ "साहित्यि पुरस्कार वितरण तथा पुस्तक सार्वजनिक". Radio Nepal. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ a b "गीत लेखनमा रमेशको उचाइँ". Prabhab Online. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
- ^ a b "Dahal wins modern song competition" (Press release). Rising Nepal Daily. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ "नयाँ युगबोध राष्ट्रिय दैनिक". nayayougbodh.com. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ^ "रमेशको जनचेतनामुलकगीत'छाउपडि' सार्वजनिक ( भिडियो )". Newslines Nepal. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ^ बाल्यकालको दुःखद् भोगाईले बनाएको गीतकारः रमेश दाहाल. Music Khabar (in Nepali).
- ^ सगरमाथा म्युजिक अवार्डको दोस्रो संस्करण सम्पन्न, कसले पाए कुन अवार्ड ?. Dainiki.
- ^ रेडियो नेपालबाट दुई–दुई पटक पुरस्कृत गीतकार रमेश. Music Khabar (in Nepali).