Bhakta Raj Acharya
| Bhakta Raj Acharya | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1942 A.D. Dhankuta |
| Other names | Bhajan Shiromani |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
| Years active | 2030-2046 B.S |
| Children |
Satya Raj Acharya Sworup Acharya |
| Parent(s) |
Balabhadra Acharya Renu Acharya |
| Awards | Swami Narayanacharya Shruti Samman – 2067 |
Bhakta Raj Acharya (Nepali: भक्तराज आचार्य ) (born on 1899 B.S or 1942 A.D), commonly referred to as Bhajan Shiromani, is a Nepali singer[1] and music-composer. He is one of the best known singer of Nepal. He was born and raised in Kalimpong, India. He moved to Nepal in 1970's during the flock on Darjeeling singers to Nepal Because during those days, Pahari language was not widely spoken in Nepal. This was king Briendra's idea to promote Paharai language by importing singers, teachers and writers from Darjeeling. Bhakta Raj Acharya has very beautiful Hymns or Bhajans sung in Nepali language and is entitled as the Bhajan Shiromani of Nepal. Acharya's career started in 2030 B.S after he won a gold medal in an All Nepal Song Competition . His career spanned until 2046 B.S. He has about 450 recorded songs and has composed about 25-30 songs.[2][3][4]
Now his sons, Satya Raj Acharya and Sworup Raj Acharya have followed their father’s footsteps and have established themselves as promising singers are geared up to bring the real-life story of their father into reel-life.[5]
List of Popular songs by Bhakta Raj Acharya
Songs
- Mutu Jali Rahecha -
- Jati Chot Dinchau -
- Jahan Chhan Buddha Ka Aankha-
- Hajar Sapana Ko -
- Maya meri sanjha bani -
- Hajar Aankha Herne -
- Kohi Nagaros Prem Amar-
- Ek din maile prabhu sangha sodhein -
- Priya Timro Muhara Ma -
Bhajan
- Mero Sadhana Ko
- Tan Man Bachan Le
- Jay Guru Ganapati
- Ek Din Maile
- भगवान जीवन नाउ
- Bajirahechha Basuri
Popular Culture
In 2011 A.D, a renowned filmmaker from Sikkim Prashant Rasaily directed the movie "Acharya", which was based on the life of Bhaktaraj Acharya. It received a good response by the movie critics. Bhaktraj's son,Satya Raj Acharya, played the character of Bhaktaraj Acharya on the movie.
References
- ↑ Bhakta Raj Acharya MP3 Songs
- ↑ "Bhakta Raj Acharya". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ↑ "Born with a legacy". Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ↑ "Accomplishing dreams: his, theirs, and their father's - The Himalayan Times". The Himalayan Times. 2016-08-13. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ↑ "Bhakta Raj Acharya's real life on reels". My Republica. 18 November 2009. Retrieved 2013-08-19.