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Om Sunar
Nepali playback singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Om Sunar(Nepali: ओम सुनार) is a Nepali playback singer known for his work in Nepali folk and Indian classical music.[1] He began his musical career in 2009 and has recorded over 250 songs.[2] He holds a Bachelor's degree in Music from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Tribhuvan University and as of 2024, is pursuing his master’s degree at the same institution.
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Musical career
Om Sunar began his musical journey with the debut song "Maga Maga Timi Ke Magchhau Dinchhu Timi Lai Je Magchhau" from the album Sugandha.[3] Since then, he has released a wide range of recordings in both Nepali and Hindi, demonstrating his expertise in folk traditions as well as Indian classical music.
Beyond performance, Sunar has composed music for more than three dozen Nepali films and audio albums, significantly shaping the modern musical landscape of Nepal. His notable albums include Sugandha, Sugandha 2, and the Hindi album Sapne, all of which have received critical acclaim and audience appreciation. He made his playback singing debut in the Nepali film Don't Break My Heart,[4] which marked his entry into the film music industry.[5]
In recognition of his contributions to music and cultural preservation, Sunar currently serves as the President of the Music Research and Development Forum Nepal (MRDF Nepal).[6] He is an honorary member of the Film Artist Workers Organization of Nepal (FAWON), and Music Video Directors Guild of Nepal.[7] He has served as a judge in various national and international programs.[8][9][10][11][12]
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Early life and education
Om Sunar was born on March 16, 1987, in Surkhet District, Nepal, to Chandra Bahadur Sunar and Jagmati Sunar. In April 1991 (Baisakh 2048 B.S.), he moved with his family to Kailali District in Sudurpashchim Province, where he has resided permanently ever since.
He completed his School Leaving Certificate in 2005, and his Higher Secondary Education in 2009 from Shree Rastriya Higher Secondary School in Lamki Chuha, Kailali. In the same year, he completed Community Medical Assistant (CMA) program through the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT).
In 2009, Sunar began formal training in Indian classical music under the mentorship of his music teacher Gurudeb Kamat. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music in 2022 from Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Tribhuvan University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology at the same institution.
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Personal life
Om Sunar is married to Muna Shah, who is also active in the Nepali music industry as a folk singer and lyricist.[13][14][15] They were married on December 13, 2006, in a traditional Hindu ceremony. The couple has two children: Laxmi Narayan Shah and Tek Narayan Shah. The family resides in Lamki Chuha Municipality, Kailali, Nepal.
Beyond music, Sunar is passionate about football and martial arts. He is also an avid reader and writer, having authored various creative works including poems, ghazals, short stories, essays, songs, and novels.[16]
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Honor
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Organization involvement
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Songs
Movie songs
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References
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