Purna Nepali
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| Native name | पूर्ण नेपाली |
| Born | December 19, 1954 Pokhara, Nepal |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | Nepalese |
| 🏫 Education | B.A. in Music |
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| 📆 Years active | 1969 – present |
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| 🏅 Awards | Gorkha Dakshin Bahu |
Purna Nepali (Nepali: पूर्ण नेपाली; December 19, 1954) is a singer and composer of Nepali music. He is popularly known for his participation in the Nepali songs created by Gopal Yonjan, both patriotic and folk.
Early career
Nepali started his musical career as a singer and musician. He started his career in his early teens. He's well known for his music, dance and his singing talents only in Kaski District until he was brought to Kathmandu to perform his talents on the occasion of the first anniversary of Janakpur Cigarette Factory during 1969 A.D. His musical career has been largely influenced by Gopal Yonjan, who took him under his wing and included him in the recordings of numerous songs for the Nepal Police Club.
Personal life
Purna Nepali was born to his father Dhaman Singh Kayastha and mother Rebati Kayestha in Batuletar, Pokhara, Kaski District on December 19, 1954 (16 Poush, 2011 B.S.). He completed his primary education in his hometown Kaski. Later he did a B.A. from Music University of Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, India (1983–1985). After that he completed a diploma in Kathak Dance from the same institution. He has one son and two daughters.
Musical career
After arriving in the capital city Kathmandu from his hometown Kaski, he decided to continue his musical career from Kathmandu. He joined the Nepal police where his fortune led him to be associated with music maestro Gopal Yonjan. It was under Yonjan that he got a chance to play and sing. He worked as a music and dance instructor to former Royal Family members including the then crown prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, Shruti Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah, Nirajan Bir Bikram Shah Dev, Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev and other royal family members.
Later he continued his teaching career as a music and dance instructor to various renowned educational institutions of Nepal including Bhanubhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School (1972–1976), Birendra Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya (1996–1998) and St. Xavier's College for 19 years from 1976 to 1995.
Discography
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References
- ↑ Group, PMB. "Nepali, Purna ... catalogue en ligne". nkcs.org.np.
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Purna Nepali's biography would not be complete without acknowledging his muse, his guide and mentor, music maestro Gopal Yonjan.
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