The Kathmandu Post: Sawr Samrat Narayan Gopal
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Dibash Khadka, July 25
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On Wednesday, October 4, 1939, the most famous and popular singer was born. He is also known as the "Swar Samrat" which means emperor of voice and "Tragedy King" Narayan Gopal.
He is well known as an accomplished composer and great singer. His great voice allowed him to sung songs of every genre of Nepali music. His most songs are richly orchestrated with the harmonium, flute, and sitar. His songs have also been used in many dramas and movies around the globe.
It is reported that he has sung more than over 500 songs, including in ballets, drama, and films. He worked with many singers and composers. He finished his School Leaving Certificate (S.L.C) exams in 2016 B.S. and gained Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from Tri-Chandra College.
He was respected with many awards including Trishakti Patta, Third – 2048 B.S. (posthumously), Urbashi Rang Award – 2047 B.S., Indra Rajya Laxmi Award – 2040 B.S., Jagadamba Shree – 2045 B.S., Ratna Record Award – 2039 B.S., Best Composition (Radio Nepal) – 2023 B.S., Best Singer (Radio Nepal) – 2024 B.S., Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, Fourth – 2033 B.S., Chhinalata Award – 2044 B.S.
Some of his popular songs are Euta Manche Ko Maya le, Jhareko Paat Jhai, Yo Samjhine Man Cha, Saawan ko jhari bani, Manche ko Maya, and Kehi mitho baata gara.
Sadly, he died on December 5, 1990, due to organ failures, It was said that the accident happened caused by his notorious drinking. In all over the country and across the country, people held a minute silence in the memory of Narayan Gopal. Rest in peace, Narayan Gopal. Your songs will live forever and you will always be in our hearts.
- Narayan Gopal was born on Wednesday, October 4, 1939.
- He was great singer and composer too.
- He is also known as Swar Samrat and Tragedy King.
- Narayan Gopal is awarded with Trishakti Patta, Third – 2048 B.S. (posthumously), Urbashi Rang Award – 2047 B.S., Indra Rajya Laxmi Award – 2040 B.S., Jagadamba Shree – 2045 B.S., Ratna Record Award – 2039 B.S., Best Composition (Radio Nepal) – 2023 B.S., Best Singer (Radio Nepal) – 2024 B.S., Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, Fourth – 2033 B.S., Chhinalata Award – 2044 B.S.
- On December 5, 1990, due to organ failures, the great singer and composer died.
Questions and Answers
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Narayan Gopal is the most popular singer and a great composer of all time.
He was born on Wednesday, October 4, 1939.
His other titles are "Swar Samrat" and "Tragedy King"
They are:
Best Composition (Radio Nepal) – 2023 B.S.
Best Singer (Radio Nepal) – 2024 B.S.
Ratna Record Award – 2039 B.S.
Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, Fourth – 2033 B.S.
Indra Rajya Laxmi Award – 2040 B.S.
Chhinalata Award – 2044 B.S.
Jagadamba Shree – 2045 B.S.
Urbashi Rang Award – 2047 B.S.
Trishakti Patta, Third – 2048 B.S. (posthumously)
He died on December 5, 1990, due to organ failures.
Find what happened in the life of Narayan Gopal. Write a sentence for each date given in the table.
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Event that happened in his life |
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October, 4, 1939 |
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2016 B.S. |
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2048 B.S. |
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2047 B.S. |
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2040 B.S. |
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2045 B.S. |
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2039 B.S. |
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2023 B.S. |
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2024 B.S. |
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2033 B.S. |
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2044 B.S. |
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December, 5, 1990 |
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Answers:
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Date |
Event that happened in his life |
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October, 4, 1939 |
He was born |
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2016 B.S. |
Finished his SLC examination. |
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2048 B.S. |
Received Trishakti Patta (posthumously) Award. |
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2047 B.S. |
Awarded with Urbashi Rang Award |
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2040 B.S. |
Honored with Indra Rajya Laxmi Award. |
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2045 B.S. |
Earned Jagadamba Shree Award. |
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2039 B.S. |
Acquired Ratna Record Award. |
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2023 B.S. |
Named Best Composition(Radio Nepal) |
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2024 B.S. |
Titled Best Singer (Radio Nepal) |
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2033 B.S. |
Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, Fourth Award. |
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2044 B.S. |
Honored with Chhinalata Award. |
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December, 5, 1990 |
Died due to organ failure. |
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He is well known as ____________ composer and great singer.
dominated
great
accomplished
full
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Narayan Gopal died due to______________
kindness.
organ failures.
bus accident.
his fault.
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He has sung more than over _______ songs.
550
400
500
600
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He gained ________________ in humanities from Tri-Chandra college.
Bachelors of managemnet degree
Bachelor of science degree
Bachelors of art degree
Masters of art degree
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HIs most songs are richly ________________ with the harmonium, flute, and sitar.
Orchestrated
Constructed.
Acoustasonic
Harvested
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He has sung over 600 songs.
False
True
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He finished is SLC exams in 2016 B.S.
True
False
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He is also known as the "Swar Samrat".
True
False
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He died due to moral drinking.
True
False
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Kehi tito baat gara is the one of his popular song.
True
False
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