Purna Nepali


Purna Nepali is a prominent popular singer and composer of Nepali music. He is also known for his patriotic Nepali songs. His voice range allowed him to
sing songs of every genre of Nepalese music. He belongs to the first generation of Nepali singers who became professional singers. His songs have also been used in several movies and dramas across the country.

Early career

Nepali started his musical career as a singer and musician. He started his career in his early 15. He's well known for his music, dance and his singing talents only in Kaski District until he's brought to
Kathmandu to perform his talents in occasion of the first anniversary of Janakpur Cigarette Factory during 1969 A.D.. His musical works encompass nationalistic/patriotic, spiritual, romantic,
philosophical, dancing tunes, ballads, musical compositions and thematic songs on environment, sports, scouts, etc. In all this variety he maintains his sensitivity and finesse in captivating and
maintaining the Nepali touch.

Association with Gopal Yonzon

With the partnership of a famous singer Gopal Yonzon helped him more establish himself as one of the most prominent singers in Nepali music history. It was also at this time that new sounds from
The West, such as by the Beatles and Bob Dylan, were entering and influencing the music of Nepal. To meet these challenges, Purna Nepali in partnership with Gopal Yonzon
created songs that continue to be popular in Nepal. Songs like Chatima Mero, Hamro Khusi Ko Lagi, Swodeshka Naujawan, Srijana Ko Naulo e.t.c.

Personal life

Purna Nepali was born to his father Dhaman Singh Kayastha and mother Rebati Kayestha in Batuletar, Pokhara , Kaski on December 31, 1954. He completed his primary
education in his hometown Kaski. Later he did B.A. from Music University of Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh India.. After that he completed diploma on Kathak Dance from the same
institution. He has one son and two daughters.

Musical career

After arriving to capital city Kathmandu from his hometown Kaski, he decided to continue his musical career from Kathmandu. He started performing stage programs with Gopal Yonzon.
He worked as music and dance instructor to the former Royal Family member including the then crown prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, Shruti Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah Nirajan Bir Bikram Shah Dev, Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev
and other royal family members.
Later he continued his teaching career as a music and dance instructor to various renowned educational institution of Nepal including
Bhanubhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School ', Birendra Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya ' and St. Xavier's College for 19 years from 1976 to 1995.

Filmography

Nepali composed music with many Nepali Film in association with Gopal Yonzon