Ram Thapa


Ram Thapa was a folk singer and musician of Nepal. He was born on 18 August 1958 in Kamal Pokhari, Kathmandu and he died on 20 November 2008 due to liver disease at the Norvic hospital.
Thapa started singing in 1974. He worked as a music director in Radio Nepal. He sang more than 150 folk songs and directed more than 200 songs. He was the first person to publish music books of lyrics and chords in Nepal and considered as chief contributor to teach music to the aspiring Nepali musicians. At the ending date of his life, he acted as a judge in Nepali Tara I & II, a TV program. Thapa is also known for his humorous folk songs.
His song Reetu Haruma Timi was selected as the 7th best by BBC in 2003.

Personal life

Ram Thapa was born to father Hastabahadur Thapa and mother Hirakumari Thapa. He started singing when he was in school. He passed the SLC exam in 1972 at the age of 14 from Yuwak Ma. Vi, Paknajol. In 1974, he passed a voice test from Radio Nepal. His first recorded song was Hai Hai Bankali Mai . He is married to Rajani Thapa.

Books

Thapa is famous for the first books on playing guitar in Nepal. He published a total of 10 books on the subject.
  • Guitar Chords Anthology, Part – 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Song and Chords Anthology, Part- 1, 2 and 3
  • New Guitar Guide
  • Pop song and Chords Anthology
  • Staff Notation Gyan

    Prizes and medals

Thapa received following awards:
  • Nationwide Folk Song Competition Second Position
  • Nationwide Modern Song Competition First Prize
  • Nationwide Modern Song Competition First Prize
  • Narayan Gopal Youth Music Puraskar,
  • Shri 5 Birandra Gaddi Aarohan Rajat Padak,
  • Shri 5 Birendra Aishworya Sewa Padak
  • Chhinnalata Puraskar
  • Letter of appreciation from the late King Birendra Bikram Shah for teaching music to the late Prince Dipendra.
  • Felicitated by Gorkha Victoria Cross Reception Committee
  • Rastriya Gaurab Yuva Samman
  • Nai Kala Nidhi Yuva Samman
  • Nepal Deshbhakta Kalakar Sangh Samman
  • Arun Memorial Music Award

    Music

Ram Thapa published 42 albums.

Dohori and Folk song’s albums

  • Ram Thapa ka Lok Geet, Part -1 and 2
  • Sero phero Salaam chha Mero
  • Arya Bhanjyang
  • Lok Suseli
  • Chautari ma Bar
  • Chha Macchi Jalaima
  • Khola paari Bajyo Murali
  • Majhi ra Machhi
  • Sali Bhena
  • Kina Lajaki?
  • Pothi Banseko
  • Laali Rangle
  • Chaubandi Kalle Siyeko
  • Milau Dahine Haat

    Modern song albums

  • Ram Thapaka Sangeetka Aadhunik Geetharu, Part – 1 and 2
  • Maun Prem
  • Yek Mutu Anek Dhukdhuki
  • Sargam Saugat
  • Aaja Bholi

    Jesting (Hasya Byenga) songs albums

  • Sandheko Judhai Bachchhako Michai
  • Khichatani
  • Sriman Shrimati
  • Mattitelko Kyu
  • Dhatterika
  • Gai Jattrai Gai Jattra
  • Nepal Bandh
  • Nepalai Nepal
  • Bina Junge Sher
  • Gau Gaubata Utha
  • Katar katarma

    Films/Movies

  • Baadal
  • Gham Chhaya
  • Aakha Lobhi Mann Paapi

    CD albums

  • Hit Creation of Ram Thapa
  • Thok na Maadal Thok