Rajbhandari then paid a tribute to late lyricist Ram Man Trishit and late singer, composer Shiva Shankar with ‘Kasto maya layiyechha, afnai man maridiney’. Lyricist Kali Prasad Rijal who extensively worked with late Narayan Gopal, said, “Phatteman Rajbhandari represents a generation in which music was a dedication and with his regular commitment to music, he is an exemplary artist for the young generation to look up to.” [break]
Legendary singer Phatteman Rajbhandari performing one of his classical numbers during Phatteman Sumadhur Sanjh organized by Rotary Club of Mount Everest Lalitpur at Nepal Academy Hall, Kamaladi on Friday. (Keshab Thoker/Republica)
Rijal talked about ‘Banai khayo dadheloley, manai khayo nisthuri ko papi mayaley’ which he had written from a tune Narayan Gopal shared with him. Rajbhandari sang his cover version of ‘Banai khayo dadheloley’ which was originally sung by Narayan Gopal.
“It is an honor for me to sing this song, composed by legendary Nati Kaji,” said Rajbhandari before singing. Rijal and lyricist Rajendra Thapa who wrote the lyrics for ‘Timro ek ek dukha maile najikbata dekheko chu’ were felicitated by Rajbhandari with mementos designed from recycled paper by Mahamuni Udas Sikhrakar.
“Phatteman dai doesn’t sing songs, the songs sing his glory instead. Over the years, I have penned lyrics for many songs, but this song is very personal to me,” said Thapa.
Singer Bala Bhattarai covered the classic ‘Ukali orali haruma’ written by late Chandani Shah, composed by Nati Kaji and sung by late Tara Devi. Sujata Verma accompanied Rajbhandari in singing ‘Ghintang ghintang madalai bajyo’ which Rajbhandari originally sang on Radio Nepal with Tara Devi.
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