Ram Thapa


Ram Thapa was a folk singer and musician of Nepal. He was born in 2nd Bhadra 2015 BS in Kamalpokhar, Kathmandu. and died on 20 November 2008 due to liver disease at the Norvic hospital.
Thapa started singing in 2031 BS. He worked as a Music Director in Radio Nepal. He sang more than 150 folk songs and directed more than 200 songs. He was the first person to publish music books of lyrics and chords in Nepal and considered as chief contributor to teach music to the aspiring Nepali musicians. At the ending date of his life, he acted as a judge in Nepali Tara I & II, a TV program. Thapa is also known for his humorous folk songs.
His song Reetu Haruma Timi was selected as the 7th best by BBC in 2003.

Personnel life

Ram Thapa was born to father Hastabahadur Thapa and mother Hirakumari Thapa. He started singing when he was in school. He passed SLC exam in 2029 BS at the age of 14 from Yuwak Ma. Vi, Paknajol. In 2031 BS, he passed voice test from Radio Nepal. His first recorded song was Hai Hai Bankali Mai He is married to Rajani Thapa.

Books

Thapa is famous for the first books on playing guitar in Nepal. He published a total of 10 books on the subject.
Thapa received following awards:
Ram Thapa published 42 albums.

Dohori and Folk song’s albums