Rohit John Chettri
Musical artist
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Rohit John Chettri, also known as RJC, is a vocalist, musician, music producer, lyricist and guitarist from Kathmandu.[2]
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| Born | Rohit Chettri April 12, 1991 [1] Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Citizenship | Nepal |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, music producer, music composer, restaurateur |
| Known for | Singer, songwriter |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Website | www |
Early life
Chettri's father was a music lover, and they used to play musical instruments like guitar and harmonium together when his father would come back home in the evening after work.[2]
When he was seven years old, he took part in an inter-school competition where he had to choose to either dance, sketch or sing, Chettri sang a song of Karna Das called "Jindagi ko k bharosa"[3] and realized he would become a singer-songwriter.[4][5] After class 10, or SLC, Chettri started performing at various pubs, bars and private events.[5][6]
In 2011, he started working at Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory.[3]
Breakthrough
Chettri's song ‘Bistarai’ received more than a million views.[7][8] Chettri played at pubs and bars to raise money for the production of his first album,[9] and two years after his YouTube breakthrough, Chettri released his first solo album, "Bistarai Bistarai" in September 2015.[10][11] Chhetri gave vocal to 'herdai jau' (A song from a movie Keti Harayeko Suchana).[12][13]
1974 AD
Chettri became a part of the Nepalese rock band 1974 AD in 2015 when Adrian Pradhan and Phiroj Shyagden left the band for personal reasons. Chettri was chosen to fill their spot.[14][15][16]
Together, the "new" 1974 AD released the album "Hazaar Sapana" in 2016.[15]
| Songs | Released date |
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| Hazar Sapana | 2016 |
| Saani Ko | 2016 |
| Salghari | 2016 |
| Aru Kalo | 2016 |
| Bagdai Gareko | 2016 |
| Chaya | 2016 |
| Pathai deu na | 2016 |
| Timi Mero Ma Timro | 2016 |
Solo albums
First Album "Bistarai Bistarai"
Second Album "Jhari Pachi ko Indreni"
| Song | Year released |
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| Har Saas | 2018 |
| Gunaso | 2018 |
| Kina Kina | 2018 |
| Birseko Chainau | 2018 |
| Dhungale | 2018 |
| Timilai Samjhi | 2018 |
| Nayan Ma | 2018 |
| Aankhama | 2018 |
Third Album "Bidaai"
| Song | Released date |
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| Bidaai | 2019 |
| Chahana | 2020 |
| Badal | 2020 |
| Yo Mannako Kura | 2020 |
| Jooni Jooni | 2020 |
Fourth Album "Mitho Yaad"
| Song | Released date | Ref |
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| Mitho Yaad | 2024 | [17] |