Anil Khanal
Anil Khanal
Anil Khanal (Nepali: अनिल खनाल; born 02 May, 1996 A.D. / 2053-01-20 B.S.) is a Nepali lyricist and composer renowned for his contributions to modern, folk, and film music in Nepal. With a repertoire of approximately 200 songs, Khanal has collaborated with numerous prominent Nepali artists.
Early Life and Background
Khanal was born in Dhurkot Rural Municipality-2, Pipaldhara, Kataunje, Gulmi District, Nepal. His parents are Keshav Raj Khanal and Pushpa Khanal, and his grandparents are Dilliraj Khanal and Bijula Devi Khanal. He currently resides in Kathmandu.
Career
Khanal's musical journey began with his first recorded modern song, "Sarpale Jhai Dasera Gayau", featured in the album Anil, around 2069/70 B.S. The song showcased lyrics by Khanal, music by Rajkumar Bagar, and vocals by Swaroop Raj Acharya, produced and distributed by Bindhyabasini Music Pvt. Ltd.
His first folk duet, "Mero Sanu Kaha Holin", was released through Bhavana Music Solution, with lyrics and melody by Khanal, and vocals by Devi Gharti and Prem Bardewa.
Khanal also penned the patriotic song "Balideu Mero Shir", composed by Santosh Pragadh and sung by Urmila Rai.
In the film industry, his debut song was "Daiba Lagyo Maya Ma Sansarai Dadhayo", featured in the movie Timro Hune Kahile, directed by Raju Giri and released in 2078 B.S. The song included lyrics by Khanal, music by Babul Giri, and vocals by Ram Bhakta Jojiju.
Collaborations
Khanal has collaborated with numerous notable Nepali singers and musicians, including Narendra Pyasi, Ram Bhakta Jojiju, Biju Bajra, Rajkumar Bagar, Swaroop Raj Acharya, Mausam Madhur, Santosh Pragadh, Khuman Adhikari, Kulendra Bishwakarma, Ramchandra Chand, Devi Gharti, Purnakala B.C., Narhari Premi, and Babul Giri.
Recognition and Awards
- In 2072 B.S., his song "Sarpale Jhai Dasera Gayau" was nominated in the Top 5 at the Bindhyabasini Music Awards.
- In 2076 B.S., he received his first award at the Epic Nepal Music Award (Jury Category) for the song "Farkera Aideuna Niramaya" in the category of Best Folk Duet (Jury).
- In 2079 B.S., he was honored with the NIM Music Award (Jury) for Best Folk Lyricist for the song "Bachchaki Aama" .[1]
Notable Works
Some of Khanal's well-known songs include:
- Sarpale Jhai Dasera Gayau
- Mero Sanu Kaha Holin
- Aansu Pyaro Chha
- Ek Patra
- Farkera Aideuna Niramaya
- Kasto Yo Khel Khelera Gayau
- Banayera Maya Ko, Bhatkayera Ghar
- Daiba Lagyo Maya Ma
- Byartha Dil Diye Timilai
- Timro Yaad
- Bachchaki Aama
References
- ↑ orgadmin (2023-03-23). "WINNERS LIST OF NIM AWARD - 2023". PIM NEPAL. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
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- ↑ "अनिलको नयाँ गीत 'बिनास्वादै' सार्वजनिक". www.ratopati.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2025-05-12.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ पुस्ता, नयाँ (2021-11-18). "लोक, आधुनिकपछि गीतकार खनालको फिल्मी गीतमा फड्को, नयाँ फिल्मको गीत बजारमा". Naya Pusta. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ↑ "'नेपाली सुगन्ध बोकेका सबै गीत मन पर्छ'". MeroNews. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ↑ "प्रेमीका विनाका 'प्रेम गीत'". www.ratopati.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2025-05-12.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "अनिल खनालको शब्दमा रामचन्द्र चन्दले लिएर आए 'बिनास्वादै". Dcnepal. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ↑ Baral, Krishna Hari. गीत सिद्धान्त र इतिहास. विद्यार्थी पुस्तक भण्डार. ISBN 9789937770378. Search this book on
