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Hari Prasad Rimal | |
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| Born | September 20, 1925 |
| Died | August 31, 2018 (aged 93) |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Education | Durbar High School |
Hari Prasad Rimal (Nepali: हरि प्रसाद रिमाल, born September 20, 1925; died August 31, 2018[1] ) sometimes known as, father of Nepali Radio drama[2] was a Nepalese actor, singer and film director.[3][4] He is known for being the first person to sing on Radio Nepal[5] and he has acted on Nepal's first film Aama.[6]
Rimal recorded "Mann Tukra Bhayera Aakhaako Baato Bahanechha" written by Shankar Lamichhane on Radio Nepal in 1950/51 and became the first singer of Radio Nepal.[7] Rimal has appeared in many Nepalese movies including Aama, Man Ko Bandh, K Ghar Ke Dera and among others.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Rimal was born on September 20, 1925, in Lagantole, Lalitpur, Nepal. He was the third child to Ghana Shyam Rimal and Mohan Kumari Rimal. His father was known for his singing abilities and his brothers were poets.[9] Rimal died on August 31, 2018, in Baneshwor, Kathmandu at age 93.[10][11] Before his death he was suffering from lungs infection.[12]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Aama |
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| 1971 | Parivartan | |
| 1998 | Man Ko Bandh | |
| 1980 | Sindoor | |
| 1985 | Ke Ghar Ke Dera | |
| 1987 | Santaan | |
| 1990 | Pirati | |
| 1993 | Chokho Maya | |
| 1994 | Jwala |
Awards
[edit]- Bhakta Raj Acharya Pratishthan (honour)[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Ratopati. "Prominent Artist Rimal No More". Ratopati. Archived from the original on April 18, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "First Radio Nepal singer leaves artistic legacy". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Pioneer singer of Radio Nepal with his wife at award function". Street Nepal. December 2, 2014. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Hari Prasad Rimal". reelnepal. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Hari Prasad Rimal, first singer to sing on the radio in Nepal". Boss Nepal. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Aama (1965) – Nepali Movie". reelnepal. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ gorkhanews (August 31, 2018). "Radio Nepal's first singer Hari Prasad Rimal dies aged 93". GorkhaPost :: Read Latest News from Nepal and World. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Hari Prasad Rimal". Lens Nepal. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Veteran artiste Hari Prasad Rimal passes away at 92". The Himalayan Times. August 31, 2018. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ Republica. "Radio Nepal Singer and drama actor, Hari Prasad Rimal dies at 93". My Republica. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Prominent artist Rimal no more". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ RB. "Hari Prasad Rimal – Nepali music and theater legend". Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Bhakta Raj Acharya Pratisthan honours two veteran artistes". The Himalayan Times. July 30, 2017. Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.