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 [audio:http://www.phalano.com/musicstore/public/demos/Premdhoj_Ghumti.mp3|autostart=yes|loop=no]
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Rajamati [audio:http://www.phalano.com/musicstore/public/demos/Premdhoj_Rajamatikumati.mp3|autostart=no|loop=no]
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Goreto [audio:http://www.phalano.com/musicstore/public/demos/Premdhoj_Goreto.mp3|autostart=no|loop=no]
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Taramatra [audio:http://www.phalano.com/musicstore/public/demos/Premdhoj_Taramatra.mp3|autostart=no|loop=no]
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durga k c , japan said,
May 27, 2008 at 5:08 am
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 5:10 am
……………………………………….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 12:05 am
prem doj pradhan is a real grea8 singer.
i like his every songs.ghumti ma is really very nice.
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May 28, 2008 at 1:02 pm
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Shashi Manandhar, London said,
May 29, 2008 at 2:29 am
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 7:32 am
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 7:53 pm
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 1:16 am
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 pm
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 am
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