| Dibya Khaling | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 28, 1952 Darjeeling, India |
| Died | June 25, 2006 Siliguri, India |
| Occupations | Musician, composer and lyricist |
Dibya Khaling (Nepali: दिब्य खालिङ) is a famous Nepali musician, composer and lyricist.
Dibya Khaling has rendered music for about 1000 songs, including the famous Ma Ta Laligurans Bhayechhu, Hey Bir Hinda Aghi Sari, Malai Na Sodha Kaha Dukhchha Ghau, Preyasika Yaadharu, Mayako Aadharma, and Bipana Babhaye Bachidine, and music for plays and films. Khaling moved to Nepal from Darjeeling in the 1960s and worked with Radio Nepal. He composed music for singers like Narayan Gopal, Arun Thapa, Gyanu Rana and Mira Rana. A book "Dibya Sangeetkaar, Dibya Khaling" has been written by his friends and family members, such as poet Madhav Ghimire and musicians Kiran Pradhan and Bulu Mukarung in his memory.
He was married to Grace Khaling. He is survived by three sons (Prajaya, Pradesh, Pratibimba), one daughter (Pratigya) and one granddaughter (Divyanah Grace).