Himal Sagar
Nepalese singer, composer and lyricist
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Himal Gautam known widely as Himal Sagar(Nepali: हिमाल सागर; born 24 October 1980) is a Nepalese pop and modern singer, music composer and lyricist.[1][2] He released his first original music album ‘Relation’ in September 2003.[1] Of the 8 songs in the album, ‘Na Maile Lekhe, Na Unle Lekhin’ was one of the massive hits of that year. Since then, he has released 7 solo music albums whilst working on various collection albums as singer, songwriter and composer.Sagar alongside Ram Krishna Dhakal toured Europe in 2016 for musical events.[3] Sagar was on a music tour in Europe, Australia, Canada and other countries as part of his World Music Tour for 2020.[1][4]
24 October 1980
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| Born | Himal Gautam 24 October 1980 Jhapa, Nepal |
| Education | Tribhuvan University |
| Occupations | Composer, singer, lyricist |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Early life
Himal was born in Eastern region of Nepal – Baniyani – 4, Jhapa.[5] He completed his School Leaving Certificate from Shree Laxmi Ma. Vi., Baniyai-4, Jhapa. He continued his further education in Mechi Multiple Campus, Bhadrapur, Jhapa affiliated to Tribhuvan University.[6] He is one of 7 siblings and the only one to involve in music.[5]
Discography
- Relation (2003)
- For You (2006)
- Tyo Din (2008)
- Tell Me (2011)
- Last (2012, compilation)
- Kahani (2013)
- True Love (2013, compilation)
- Fulee (2014)
- 24 Oct (2016)
- Timro Choli ko Tunama (2017) – Solo Track
- I am Sorry (2017) – Solo Track
- Maya Ta (2017) – Solo Track[7]
- Bhanne Garthe (2018) – Solo Track
- Parkhina Garo Bho (2018) – Solo Track
- Baja (2018) – Solo Track
- Kafal Ko Danaa (2019) – Solo Track
- A Maya (2019) – Solo Track
- A Hora Maya (2023) – Duet
- Aaha Kati Ramri (2023) – Duet
- Mai Raja Timi Rani (2023) – Duet[8]
- Aaha Maya (आहा माया) (2023) – Duet
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kalika Music Award | Best Vocal Male Pop | Won | [9][2] |
| 2004 | Machhapuchhre FM Dhuk Dhuki Pop Award | Best male Vocal | Won | [10] |
| 2017 | Kalika FM music award | Best pop music | Won | [11] |
| 2019 | Young Mind Entertainment award | Best Male Singer | Won | |
| 2023 | Bindabasini Music Award | Best Duet singers | Won | [12] |
| 2024 | Genius Music Award | Best Pop Singer | Won | [13] |
| 2024 | Radio Kantipur National Music Award | Best Pop Singer | Nominated | [14] |
| 2024 | Natikaji Rastriya Samman Tatha Puraskar | National Music Award | Won | [15][16][17] |
Philanthropy
Himal Sagar has participated in various social activities so as to generate fund for various causes. Notably, a fund raiser to build 1000 homes for those displaced due to the Nepal Earthquake of 2015 organized by NRNA Oman in the occasion of New Year 2016.[18] Similarly, he also performed in charity event in Cyprus.[19] In addition, he also donated various stationary materials to the differently-abled children at Aapanga Baal Sikshya Sarokar Kendra in the year 2017.[20]