05.05.08
Prem Dhoj sings after 41 years
By Rajesh KC
Veteran singer Prem Dhoj Pradhan mesmerized the audience with his voice, when he rendered 18 of his evergreen songs in the Paleti Series at Nepalaya’s R-Shala. The evening started with “Maya Namara Mayalu” which happens to be the first recorded song of the maestro. Pradhan, 72 sounded amazingly vibrant and energetic while singing as his fingers floated on the keys of the harmonium.
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Performing solo after four decades, he kept the audience hypnotized with songs like Taara Matra Haina Timilai, Tadha Laijau Phoolharu, Yo Naniko Shiraima, Goreto Tyo gaunko and Ghumtima Na Aau Hai to name a few.
Singer Sangita Pradhan lent her voice for the duet Na Mana Laj Yastari.
“It was not as easy to record those days. We had to trek to Hetauda through Bhimphedi before catching a bus to Indian border to board a train to
Premdhoj has always been a dedicated and honest individual towards his creative profession, senior lyricist Ratna Shamser Thapa said.
Coordinator of the Paleti series Aavaas expressed his gratitude towards the singer for being a part of the Paleti family. “We had a tough time to shortlist fourteen songs from his numerous popular numbers” he said.
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Ghumtima
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Goreto
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Oranje Boy/Irvine,CA said,
April 8, 2008 at 02:31
Prem Dhoj Pradhan is a brilliant charismatic figure in Nepali music industry. His evergreen songs are testament to his character. Ease and grace with which his songs touches anybody’s heart is mind-boggling to say the least and gives us the pleasure of a peace of mind that we desperately need in a chaotic world.
sydney said,
April 13, 2008 at 05:29
sike bala !! know wat i lov dis song !~! lol
dalle khursani said,
April 25, 2008 at 18:18
Prem Dhoj Pradhan is a brilliant charismatic figure in Nepali music industry. His evergreen songs are testament to his character. Ease and grace with which his songs touches anybody’s heart is mind-boggling to say the least and gives us the pleasure of a peace of mind that we desperately need in a chaotic world.
Sundar Joshi, Florida, USA said,
May 6, 2008 at 07:39
Thank you so much Aavash Bhai and Paleti group. You guys are doing an incredible job in music field. I am just wondering when we can bring PALETI in US with star like Prem Dhoj Pradhan, Kumar Subba, Dawa Gyalmu, Manjul and so many other.
Sudarshan Bhandari Saitama, Japan said,
May 6, 2008 at 08:28
Prem Dhoj Pradhan is no doubt an extra ordinary character in the history of Nepali music. His voice is so melodious and most of his songs are very fabulous. Ajar, amar, kaljayi geet gaune Prem Dhoj dailai salute from the ineer core of the heart. I wish for his long and happy life.
Thanks for Rajesh dai and Phalano.com too.
Sudarshan
chakra thapa, Abu Dhabi , UAE said,
May 6, 2008 at 16:37
आभसजी
साच्चैको आभस दिनुभयो एक युगको जुनबेला गाएकका अजम्बरी भाकाहरु सबै जनमानसका जिब्रो जिब्रो मा झुन्डिएका हुन्थे, प्रेमिले भन्न पाएका थिए नमान लाज एसरी अनी परदेशी ले सुसेल्ने भाका पएक थिए घुम्तिमा न आउहै … हो त्यो स्वर्ण युग्को आभास दिनुभएकोमा मुरी मुरी साधुबाद अनी त्यस्तो आँफैमा अदित्तिये कर्एक्रम सँयोजन् गरेर नेपाली हरुलाई ठुलो गुन लाउनु भएको छ त्येस्को लागि सम्पूर्ण संगीत प्रेमीका तर्फबाट यस्तै निरन्तर आपेक्षा रख्दै धन्यवाद ।
Manish Shrestha said,
May 7, 2008 at 09:25
Gerat singer and unforgetable star of Nepal.
Gokul Thapa Doha-Qatar said,
May 7, 2008 at 21:28
Premdhoj Pradhan is always simply the best singer. His contribution to the Neplease music will be always remarkable & his name will be taken with honor forever. My respteful salute to him.
Dr. Prkash Shrestha said,
May 8, 2008 at 00:59
I just LOVE Prem. I think he’s one of the best Nepalese singer, We all should be proud of him… I wish him all the best in his golden age.
Dr. PS
Raj Kumar Rai, Toronto said,
May 8, 2008 at 05:53
Very nice to see one of Nepal’s very best in action. Thanks a lot.
SANTOS LAMA TAMANG CT U.S.A. said,
May 8, 2008 at 06:40
PREM DHOJ PRADHAN IS GREAT SIGER OF NEPAL.
HE IS SIMPLE BUT OUTSTANDING SINGER . I STILL
LIKE HIS UNFORGETABLE SONGS.
SANTOS LAMA
CT U.S.A.
Basanta Khadka, USA said,
May 8, 2008 at 07:05
Dai, It was really nice to see you after a long gap. Please keep it up.
Keshab Shrestha/Kathmandu said,
May 8, 2008 at 07:34
Premdhowj Pradhan is a legendary singer who is still in our heart and would like to be heared him again and again. His youthfull voice, no doubt, is loved by millions of Nepali listners. Thanks paleti for such a nice program
-Keshab Shrestha
kRiThA said,
May 8, 2008 at 07:58
Great singer..I wonder why he did not sing for 41 years.
Purna B.chalise Bangkok Thailand said,
May 8, 2008 at 11:15
Premdhowj Pradhan is a legendary singer who is still in our heart and would like to be heared him again and again. His youthfull voice, no doubt, is loved by millions of Nepali listners. Thanks paleti for such a nice program
PURAN CHALISE
arun gurung /melbourne said,
May 8, 2008 at 17:34
ghumti ma…
tara matra hoina…
Premdhowj Pradhan g, thank you for beautiful songs.
MOSCOW said,
May 8, 2008 at 20:25
Nepal’s Mohammed Rafi-great singer !!!!Wish him a long life !!!
Malika bajracharya(BIG PIZDA),USA said,
May 8, 2008 at 20:32
I LOVE HIS VOICE.How can I hear his songs online?
samar/riyad,saudi said,
May 9, 2008 at 03:07
Prem Dhoj dai ko barema jati lekhe pani sabdako kami nai huna janchha…nepali sangit ko itihans ma uhako yogdan sunaulo achhyar le lekhine chha.uhaka kal jayi git haru amar rahane chhan..prem dhoj dai ko dirghayu ko kamana gardachhu…
sathai paliti le anya agraj gayak gayika haruko programme pani samabesh garne chha bhane aasha rakhda chhu..
Sushma Rai said,
May 9, 2008 at 05:55
Oh my god, I love his song…….<3.
ashok56 said,
May 9, 2008 at 06:24
Premdhoj Pradhan is indeed a legend in Nepalese music field. His songs are so “Karna Priya” and touches the hearts of millions of listeners that I can not explain in the words. Its high time that he should be honoured. Thank you Phalano. com family and specially Rajesh KC for bringing this “Prem Dhoj sings after 41 years in Paleti series” to the viewers. Awesome job.
Ramesh Dai said,
May 9, 2008 at 09:05
When I listen to these songs.. so melodeous songs.. how can nepalese kill their own nepalese poeple in such a large number 14000 in past 13 years…
Where is our country going?
guru oli,Wahington DC,Herndon,VA said,
May 9, 2008 at 10:01
I was surprise when I logon kantipuronline,
though I am happy to hear that prem dai preform his live,
i missed kathmandu and live in concert,
thanks to all the team and prem dai,
guru
Manoj, USA said,
May 9, 2008 at 18:21
His voice is so melodiously romantic…. and Songs so evergreen. Brought back many many memories of old days. Who can forget Ghumtima, Goreto tyo gaun ko..
Wonder whether Bollywood actress Mala Sinha was in audience. A great curiosity to me is why he said no to Mala Sinha.
sarose/hyderabad said,
May 9, 2008 at 21:53
He is one my favorite singer. His songs are evergreen. So fresh, captivating mesmerizing! Long live Prem Dhoj !
kalyan nepal said,
May 10, 2008 at 08:56
Really great artist…Thanks for his contrubition towards nepali music…
Lax Baidya. U.s.a Indianapolis Indiana said,
May 10, 2008 at 12:25
I love Prem Dai , All his songs tuched my heart .
promi Sigdel U.s.a Chicago ,Illinoise said,
May 10, 2008 at 12:46
Premi Ji You are the best . I can’t forget your one song Ghumtima nauahai. You are one of the best legendary singer of Nepal. Keep it up .
amit nyc said,
May 13, 2008 at 09:11
I can feel the depth in his voice at this age unbelievable,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Spendid
lebanon said,
May 15, 2008 at 15:56
How should i pen my feeling!!!!!!!!!!!!Nostalgic ! Nostalgic!Nostalgic.
Great to hear those old melodious songs.Would like to warn as well as make aware to those remix mafias ; not to turn their greedy eyes to these evergreen songs.
Rajesh said,
May 16, 2008 at 17:13
Great voice. Great talent. One in a million. One of the greatest Nepalese singer.
Hope he carries on forever
Rwaiba, Winchester,UK said,
May 17, 2008 at 21:19
Prem Dhoj Pradhan is the greatest nepalese singer and he has got a golden voice. I like his singing very much. ‘Maya Namara Mayalu’ is my favourite one that he has sung beautifully, full of melodies and touches my heart. Indeed, he has great talent, great voice and I can feel the depth in his voice. Precisely incredible.
gopi raj bhandari,copenhagon said,
May 18, 2008 at 03:49
any way just today i got this web then i like this web and mostly i like song of prem dhoj pradhan. so nice web thanks a lot…….
G.B. Simkhada, Amsterdam said,
May 18, 2008 at 13:45
Prem Dai
When are you coming in amsterdam?
sudan shrestha ,zurich said,
May 19, 2008 at 11:24
I respect him .He is also a national hero.he is the rich person of golden voice
deujadeepak said,
May 19, 2008 at 17:41
thanks a lot to paleti group.
long life to prem dai.
and we r all waiting ur new songs.
nirmal from london said,
May 19, 2008 at 21:09
What a lovely voice on 72 truely great persona n vocalist, i have a great admiration for him so nice to see him via online. its great pleasure we have such a great n charismatic vocalist who is about to set but still has a great vocal i m so honoured to hear his vocal alittle bit, m really great fan of premdhoj dai or what to say he is like grand dad but any way he is great person n we must but also the nation should adore this singer for their wellbeing. Thank u so much premdhoj dai for your great efforts to give us a pleasure, u r natural singer thank u again i really love your great songs what a melody n lyrics. And thanks for paleti and phalano!
nirmal from london said,
May 19, 2008 at 21:21
oh what a pleasure to get great vocalist with natural tone i am honoured to listen his songs its really great song and premdhoj dai is a charismatic natural vocalist wha a vocal on 72 really admire him for his vocal n health maintain. I am true fan of premdhoj dai his beatifully lyrics and vocal as well as music. what a song we have from prem dai, thank u dai for entertaining us for such a long time i personally thank u very much for your service and pray to god for your goodness as well yr family. thanks to paleti and phalano.
Binod Saymi(Aala) said,
May 20, 2008 at 00:28
“EVERGREEN RAJAMATI”
Most of Prem Dhoj Pradhan’s Nepalbhasa songs are popular. I think, Bhaju Pradhan sang many Nepalbhasa songs and most them are popular. His contribution to Nepalbhasa from his vocal should be awarded.
“RAJAMATI” is very popular Nepalbhasa song. Most of Newars love this song. I remember when I was in school I used to listen Rajamati many many times rewinding and rewinding and after 20 years, still I love to listen this song again and again.
It is evergreen song.
Murali dhar,Mumbai said,
May 20, 2008 at 01:39
Dhanyavad,
Aadarniye Premdhoj Dai lai Brihat roop ma Prastut garna ka lagi. Uhan ko santa, somya, Gambhir,Sangeet ko Gahirai ma dube ko mudra Prerit
garchha, Sor le jhan kata kata puryaunchha Mitho lagyo.Uhan 72 barsha pugnu bhayo? Ma khushi ra achammbhit bhayen.Bhagwan Pashupati nath sanga uhan ko Dirgha aayu ko kamana garda chhu.100, barsha ajhai gaundai rahun.
Murali Dhar.
dorje (malaysia) said,
May 20, 2008 at 13:16
A great figure i met.
khagen Sotang(USA) said,
May 21, 2008 at 07:29
“PremDhoj Pradan” the legendry of Nepal.Ghumti ma na aau hai….(Evergreen Song).
K.K.LAMA, MYSORE said,
May 21, 2008 at 08:37
Sahasra dhanyabad Phalano lai<
I am a big fan of Mr Premdoj Pradhanji. I have been listening his songs from
sixties. Gomti ma naaou hai and namana laz yastari of Maitighar . May the mighty bless him with good health and peace and energy to sing more more songs for us.I am the fan of Bachhu Kailash ji and Nati Kazi. but not forgeting legend Narayan gopal. These are the one who gave elevation to the nepali musics.
love to all nepali music lovers .
KK Lama
aaka,macau said,
May 21, 2008 at 10:01
sadhai biruwa bhayara basnu ra dherai dherai ful haru fulaunu paleti ra sathai paleti ka harek pahuna haru lai mero yahi subhakamana.
Namaraj sharma said,
May 22, 2008 at 17:23
I love this songs……. thank you dada……….
Gokul Thapa Doha-Qatar said,
May 22, 2008 at 18:58
We all Neplease are very thanful to PHALANO.COM. Now we expect that you will put the photos of Kirat Festival “SAKELA” like DASHAIN & CHHAT PUJA.
Thanks.
HEMANTA/CANADA/TORONTO said,
May 22, 2008 at 22:12
I M REALLY LOVE THE SONGS OF PREMDOJ PRADHAN, TRYING TO COLLECT HIS ALL SONGS, I REALLY APPRECIATE HIS ALL SONGS.
Suresh Raj Bhattarai said,
May 24, 2008 at 17:27
Dear Prem Dai,
You are fabulous. Your hard working has really given the best songs to the nepali music industry. But because of less market share of Nepal, it has been difficult to generate the plenty of revenue.***
Thank you.
shyam said,
May 25, 2008 at 08:04
chautara ko matra na bhei sindhupalchowk ko matra na bhei bagmati ko matra na bhei nepal ko matra na bhei aakash ko tara hunu huncha prem dhoj pradhan
xyi v said,
May 25, 2008 at 22:20
Great singer!!!!!
durga k c , japan said,
May 27, 2008 at 05:08
Most of Prem Dhoj Pradhan’s Nepalbhasa songs are popular. I think, Bhaju Pradhan sang many Nepalbhasa songs and most them are popular. His contribution to Nepalbhasa from his vocal should be awarded.
“RAJAMATI” is very popular Nepalbhasa song. Most of Newars love this song. I remember when I was in school I used to listen Rajamati many many times rewinding and rewinding and after 20 years, still I love to listen this song again and again.
I M REALLY LOVE THE SONGS OF PREMDOJ PRADHAN, TRYING TO COLLECT HIS ALL SONGS, I REALLY APPRECIATE HIS ALL SONGS.
durga k c , japan said,
May 27, 2008 at 05:10
……………………………………….एक युगको जुनबेला गाएकका अजम्बरी भाकाहरु सबै जनमानसका जिब्रो जिब्रो मा झुन्डिएका हुन्थे, प्रेमिले भन्न पाएका थिए नमान लाज एसरी अनी परदेशी ले सुसेल्ने भाका पएक थिए घुम्तिमा न आउहै … हो त्यो स्वर्ण युग्को आभास दिनुभएकोमा मुरी मुरी साधुबाद अनी त्यस्तो आँफैमा अदित्तिये कर्एक्रम सँयोजन् गरेर नेपाली हरुलाई ठुलो गुन लाउनु भएको छ त्येस्को लागि सम्पूर्ण संगीत प्रेमीका तर्फबाट यस्तै निरन्तर आपेक्षा रख्दै
shiksha bracknell said,
May 28, 2008 at 00:05
prem doj pradhan is a real grea8 singer.
i like his every songs.ghumti ma is really very nice.
PRATISARA SAYAMI said,
May 28, 2008 at 13:02
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Shashi Manandhar, London said,
May 29, 2008 at 02:29
Bhaju Prem Dhoj’s songs brings memories of my youth when his songs were hits. Another truly talented Newa. Remarkable voice that touches everyone deep.
Suhrid Kumar Sharma, Bangkok said,
May 30, 2008 at 07:32
Adaraniya Prem Dhoj dai,
Namaskar! Since childhood you are my most favorite singer in Nepalese music because of your melodious voice and choice of romantic songs. Some of favorite songs are tara matra hai na timi lai, naman laz yasari, Ghumtima Na Aau Hai and Timro Ghumto Vitra etc. It is quite heartening to know that we are still singing with unparallel power with same mystic qualities. You will be remembered are one of the greatest Nepalese singers of all times. God may bless you and you may be singing for many more years. May others Nepalese get an inspiration from simple yet charismatic Prem Dhoj ji.
Washington D.C said,
June 5, 2008 at 19:53
Awesome! Prem Dhoj’s songs are forever green and fresh. When you listen to it, the melody takes your breathe away and gives deep inside in your heart lasting peace and contentment.
Thanks for your great service to the society!
xyi v palto pizda,tver said,
June 7, 2008 at 01:16
great singer, sad his singing partner -Great singer Tara Devi Shrestha is no more…my big respect to Tara Devi!!!!
Gyanu Nepal, The Hauge said,
June 30, 2008 at 12:08
Prem Dhoj Pradhan (प्रेम ध्वज प्रधान) – Hey Maya (Album : )
Prem Dhoj Pradhan (प्रेम ध्वज प्रधान) – Ghumti na aau hai (Album : )
Prem Dhoj Pradhan (प्रेम ध्वज प्रधान) – Maya Na Mara Mayalu (Album : )
Prem Dhoj Pradhan (प्रेम ध्वज प्रधान) – Timilai Achel Kaha Bhetu (तिमिलाइ अचेल कहॉ भेटुँ) (Album : )
kaka said,
June 10, 2009 at 11:57
You can also check out Prem dhoj pradha artist profile on facebook
ghankarki-KSA-(BAGLUNG) said,
February 20, 2010 at 13:56
namaste!
from g.karki, k.s.a
prem dhoj pradhan, nepali sangeet sector ko yeuta sutradhar maninu huncha.
mero soch ma uhaa lai ( late-pakistani gayek maharathi nusrat fatehali khan)
ji ko pani jhalko metincha pradhan ji ko geet sunda, ra afno personal life ma pani ramro baktittoo hunuhunchaa! uhaa le diyeka nepali sangeetik khetra lai unka kriti haru sadhai lai aaina bani rahane chan.
thank you very much for accept to thish meassge. i wish to all neplese for anywhere leving the world. its my request music is very helthyfull for life so always keep and tuch with music. but thats your job choose which one nice music.
sobhit said,
February 20, 2010 at 19:07
great singer Prem dhyoj Pradhan
great job by paleti..
much appreciated….
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