| Narayan Rayamajhi नारायण रायमाझी | |
| Native Name: | नारायण रायमाझी |
| Native Name Lang: | ne |
| Birth Name: | Narayan Rayamajhi |
| Birth Date: | 1961 4, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Jhadewa −05, Palpa District |
| Nationality: | Nepalese |
| Citizenship: | Nepal |
| Education: | Bachelor in Arts (B.A.) from Tribhuvan University |
| Occupation: | Singer composer writer director producer lyricist music director |
| Years Active: | 1985–present |
| Known For: | Narayan Rayamajhi |
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| Spouse: | Chanda Rayamajhi |
| Children: | Alina Rayamajhi Saru Rayamajhi Paras Rayamajhi |
| Mother: | Krishna Kumari Rayamajhi |
| Father: | Surya Bahadur Rayamajhi |
Narayan Rayamajhi (Nepali: नारायण रायमाझी; born 25 April 1961) is a Nepali composer, lyricist, feature-film script writer, film director, and producer.[1] He has steadily excelled as a singer and he has made a significant contribution to promote Nepali music industry. He has written more than fourteen dozen folk songs, more than six dozen modern songs, two dozens soap-opera songs, three musical plays, two documentaries and has he directed two movies Gorkha Paltan[2] and Pardeshi[3]
Popular Singer and music composer Narayan Rayamajhi was born on 25 April 1961 in Jhadewa −05, Palpa District Nepal to Suryabhadur Rayamajhi and Krishna kumari Rayamajhi. He had a keen interest in musical field from his childhood. He embraced himself with many musical and cultural possessions. He learned to play musical instruments on his own. Later on his early 20s he moved to Kathmandu to initiate his Nepali music career, obtained Bachelor in Arts (B.A.) from Tribhuvan University and Diploma in Vocal from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad India. Rayamajhi delegation to persuade his dream follows the foot step of his Late elder brother Laxman Rayamajhi.[4] Rayamajhi has been an advisor of the Music Museum Nepal for some 20 years and he has continuously supported and aided the museum in many sphere during the time by filming, directing and editing he was a member of jury of international folk music film festival in 2012. He has played a vital role in promoting and protecting endangered Nepal Folk music.
Rayamajhi was married to Chanda Rayamajhi and have three children, Alina Rayamajhi, Saru Rayamajhi and Paras Rayamajhi. The late Laxman Rayamajhi, his elder brother has played significant role in his life, two younger sisters Shakuntala Rayamajhi, Chadani Rayamajhi, followed by his two younger brothers Jeevan Rayamajhi and Durga Rayamajhi who are also active in Nepali Music Industry.
Rayamajhi's songs are extensively popular in the Nepalese community all around the world. His two modern songs albums Priya and Preeti including More than sixty modern songs recorded in Radio Nepal. Folk songs album Lahure ko Jindaki, Bala jovan, Dori furkale, Bhangang ka suseli, Sai, Malmal Pacheure, Belijai, Baisa dhalkinai lagyo, Chori ko juni, Deusi Vhailo, Dharo Dharma, Ralemai, Kargil, Joban Karja ma,[6] Phool butte choli, Piratiko Dhoko, Rodhi ghar ko Ramjham, Saikai, Taxi motor car, Teej ko Ramjham was very prevalent in Nepali Folk Music Industry. He has deliberated and researched about the Nepalese typical cultural song and dance Sorathi. He also runs one of the best music company in Nepal called "Reema Digital Recording Studio". Narayan Rayamajhi is known as inspirational figure to the new generation who wants to follow his footstep in Nepali Music Industry. He has come a long way to create a history and expertise in traditional folk musical and cultural sector.[7]
| Year | Film | Role | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gorkha Paltan | Director Producer Script writer | Prashant Tamang Ranjita Gurung Soniya k.c Vinay lama Gopal Bhutani Giri Prasad Pun Sunil Thapa[8] [9] |
| 2016 | Pardeshi | Producer director Script writer | Prashant Tamang Rajni kc Keshab bhattarai Sushil pokhrel Giri pun Ramchandra koherala Tara Sharma |
| Year | TV Show / Songs Competition | Organized by | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Second National folk Music | The Reukai Nepal | |
| 1998 | Duet song Competition | Sopal Society Kathmandu | |
| 2001 | Folk song Conference | Community Radio Madhanpokhara | |
| 2002 | Western Regional Dual Song Competition | Royal Nepal Academy | |
| 2002 | National Duet Folk Song Competition | Royal Nepal Academy | |
| 2002 | Dual song Competition among Dohori Restaurants | National Dual Song Academy Nepal | |
| 2003 | Open National Duet Song Competition | Dhorpatan Sport Club | |
| 2005 | Tuborg Dual Folk Song Competition | Tuborg Nepal | |
| 2007 | Duet song Competition | Radio Nepal | |
| 2007 | Dual folk Song Competition | Radio Nepal | |
| 2010 | Tele award 2010 | Television Art workers Forum of Nepal | |
| 2012 | International musical film festival | Music museum of Nepal | |
| 2016 | 2nd National Inter Dohori Saanjh Competition | Rastriya Lok Tatha Dohori Geet Pratisthan Nepal[10] |