Bharat Sitaula
Sitaula performing in May 2017
Born
Bharat Kumar Sitaula

Niguradhin, Taplejung, Nepal
Occupation(s)Singer, song writer, composer, TV personality
Years active2001–present
Musical career
GenresRock, pop, folk rock, folk pop
Instrument(s)
  • Vocal
  • guitar
Websitehttp://www.bharatsitaula.com.np/

Bharat Kumar Sitaula (Nepali: भरत कुमार सिटौला) is a famous Nepali pop singer, songwriter, composer and record producer. He started his career with his debut album "Mod-The turning point", which was a smash hit of the year 2005, and was able to grab wide audiences attention. This following with several other hit albums has established him as a well known celebrity in the Nepali Music Sector. Sitaula is one of the well paid artist in Nepal. He has recorded hundreds of songs in his voice, as well as lend his compositions to other artists. His songs and compositions have earned him many prestigious music awards in Nepal.[1]

Early life

Sitaula was born on January 27, 1979, in Nighuradin village of Taplejung, Nepal to Ganga Prasad Sitaula and Guna Rupa Sitaula. He attended Bijay Memorial Higher Secondary School, Dillibazar, Kathmandu. He went on to pursue a bachelor's degree in business administration from Nepal Commerce Campus, Minbhawan. He has described himself as a shy kid during his childhood.

Career

Sitaula Performing During Holi Concert

Mr. Bharat Kumar Sitaula gained musical expertise and musical knowledge being a student of music at Anurag Music School, Putalisadak, Kathmandu. He started his musical career in the year 2000 with the recording of his self-composed and penned song "Oh Bolana". He composed a number of songs for other artists in the following few years, and released his debut album "Mod-The Turning Point" in the year 2004. His first album was a huge success, and contained several hit songs such as "Achanak", "Maya Launa Tah" and "Aakash Herchu". His song "Achanak" earned him the "Best New Artist" for that year in the prestigious Hits FM Awards. His second album, “Ma Ani Timi”[2] was released in the year 2006, and was also an instant hit soon after its release. The release of his second album made him reach new heights of success with several songs from the album such as “Kahile Aago Kahile Pani”, “Oh Riya”, “Huncha Bhane Huncha” being very popular at the time. Over the course of time, he has given multiple other hits such as "Hare Ram Hare Ram", "Pardeshma", "Baisama" and "Chiso Chiso" to name a few. He has also composed songs for various Nepali movies such as "Ma Ani Timi", "Kaamchor", and "Timro Manko Maanche Ma".

He has travelled throughout Nepal as well as outside Nepal for his musical programs. He is currently working on his new album "Baisama".[3]

TV career

He joined the popular media channel "Himalaya Television" in the year 2010, where he proved himself as a skilled media personnel. At the Himalaya TV, Sitaula worked as a Senior Program Producer up until 2016. He produced many popular programs like "Dhamala ko Hamala","Music Station","Music Cafe","Jukebox","Paluwa" etc.

Discography

Albums

  • Mod-The Turning Point 2060 B.S
  • Ma ani timi 2063 B.S[2]
  • Mahima 2066 B.S[4]
  • Baisama[3]

Awards and nominations

  • Hits F.M Music Award : Best New Artist of the year 2005 A.D (WINNER)
  • Kalika F.M Music Award : Best Pop Vocal Male 2073 B.S(WINNER)
  • Kalika F.M Music Award : Best Pop Music Composition 2066 B.S (WINNER)
  • Hits FM Music Award  : Best Pop Vocal Male 2017 (Nominated)[5]
  • Hits FM Music Award  : Best Pop Vocal Male 2018 (Nominated) [5]
  • Image FM Music Award : Best Pop Vocal Male 2017 (Nomination)[6]
  • Arina Music Award : Best Pop Vocal Male 2017 (Nomination)

International Tours

References

  1. ↑ Gurung, Nabin Babu (23 October 2014). "Stylish performer Bharat Sitaula". streetnepal.com. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
  2. 1 2 "CS : CyberSansar.com - Ma, Timi & Bharat Sitaula". www.cybersansar.com. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  3. 1 2 "पप सिंगर भरत सिटौलाको यो अनौठो गीत (अडियोसहित)". KathmanduToday.com. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  4. ↑ Glan, Latshering. "Modern Prayer by Bharat Sitaula". cybersansar.com. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Music Awards Home | Hits FM 91.2 | Welcome". Hits FM 91.2 | Hits You Where It Matters !!!. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  6. ↑ "Image Award, Nepals Biggest Music Award". imageaward.com.np. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
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