CD Vijaya Adhikari
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CD Vijaya Adhikari सि.डि. विजय अधिकारी | |
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 Adhikari singing in a program in Lahachok, Jan 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 20 August 1991 |
| Genres | Classical, semi-classical, ghazals, playback |
| Occupations | Singer, Composer |
| Instrument | Vocals Harmonium |
| Years active | 2010–present |
CD Vijaya Adhikari (Nepali: सि.डि. विजय अधिकारी; born 20 August 1991)[1] is a Nepali singer and composer.[2] He was the winner of The Voice of Nepal season 1.[3][4][5][2] He also participated in an environmental song titled "Melancholy", sung by 365 Nepali Artists, which set a Guinness World Record for "Most Vocal Solos in a Song Recording".[6][7]
CD Vijaya Adhikari was born on 20 August 1991 as a son of Chandra Kanta Adhikari and Durga Devi Adhikari, in Machhapuchchhre-4, Lahachok, near Pokhara.[1][8]
He is married to Manisha Rai, a well known music artist who also sang on "Melancholy".
Career
Adhikari has contributed vocals to more than 200 songs, including romantic, rock, sad, ghazal and patriotic songs.[1][2][9] Some of his hit songs are "Doori Majboori", "Man Magyau Man Diye", "Nasha Piune Bani Bhayo", "Malai Ta Birsinchau Hola Timile", "Dhan Lai Maya Gariraichhau", "Mero Lash Ko Malami", "Natak Raichha Timro Maya", "Khusi Matra", "Jhanakuti Jhai Jhai (Doli)".[10][11][12][13][14]
His first film song as a playback singer was for Doli (2018).[15][16][17]
In December 2018, he became well known when he won the first season of the reality show The Voice of Nepal.[9]
Songs
Some of Adhikari's most well-known songs are listed below.
| Year | Song | Writers | Co-singer(s) | Composer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Bhulbhulaiya" | Arun Kafley | CD Vijaya Adhikari | |
| 2021 | "Oileejharne Phool | Dhoka Dine" | Gauri Kafle | Samiksha Adhikari | CD Vijaya Adhikari |
| 2021 | "Doori Majboori" | CD Vijay Adhikari | Prabisha Adhikari | CD Vijaya Adhikari & Anmxus Music |
| 2022 | "Abiral Mayako Koseli" | Poonam Mothey | CD Vijaya Adhikari |
Awards and achievements
- 2019 World Nepali Music Award, New York, Best Modern Song Male for the song Afnai Geet[18]
- 2019 National Sadhana Music Award, The Best Singer for the song Suseldai Timile[19]
- 2018 The Voice of Nepal Winner[4][5][9][20]
- 2018 Radio Nepal All Nepal Aadhunik Song Competition Winner[1][9][21]
- 2012 Khoji Prativako – 2, First runner up[1][9][22]
- 2010 Annapurna Award for the Most Promising Pokhreli Artist of the Year for the song Hansu Bhanda Pani[8]
- 2010 Prithvi Narayan Campus (PNC) Idol, Pokhara, Winner[1][9]
- 2010 Big Icon, Pokhara, First runner up[8]
- 2007 Gandaki Tara, Pokhara, Second runner up[8]
- 2004 Matribhumi Tara, Pokhara, Winner[1][8]
- 2003 Dhuk Dhuki Award for the Child Artist of the Year for the song Ustai Aankha Ustai Bhaka (Aabhas)[1]