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Ratna Shumsher Thapa

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Ratna Shumsher Thapa
रत्न शमशेर थापा
Born(1939-07-31)31 July 1939
Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal
Died28 May 2020(2020-05-28) (aged 80)
Thapathali, Kathmandu
NationalityNepali
EducationMA in English literature
Occupation(s)Poet, lyricist
AwardsJagadamba Shree Puraskar

Ratna Shumsher Thapa (Nepali: रत्नशमशेर थापा; 1939–2020) the legendary lyricist of Nepal, began writing as a poet in 1951. His creations such as Aankhako Bhaka Ankhaile, Swargaki Rani, Kunjama Gunjiyo, Bho Bho Nasodha, Madhumas Yo Dilko and Ye Kanchha Thattaima, Bichodko Pida, Sero Fero Mero have contributed making Narayan Gopal‘s singing and music everlasting.

Apart from these, his other lyrics such as Yo Kholako Sanglo Pani, Ankhaima Rata Gali, Jati Hansu Bhanchu, Goreto Yo Gaunko, Ghumtima Naau Hai, Fulai Fulko Mausam, and Malmali Ghumto have also contributed in building careers of various musicians and singers across the nation. Though, in the beginning, he had some inclination to playing Tabala and singing, he did not move ahead with these genres. Nevertheless, he remained attached to voice and rhythm via writing songs. Uniquely, Ratna Shumsher also has filled in words after listening to a tune which later became everlasting piece such as Goreto Tyo Gaun Ko and many more.[1][2]

Biography

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Ratna Shumsher Thapa was born on 31 July 1939 (16 Shrawan 1996 BS) in Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu to father Tirtha Shumsher and mother Tula Kumari Thapa.[3][4]

Ratna Shumsher Thapa died on 28 May 2020 (15 Jestha 2077 BS) in Norvic Hospital, Thapathali, Kathmandu.[5][6]

Awards

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Ratna Shumsher Thapa was felicitated with many prestigious awards including the Jagadamba Shree Puraskar,[7][8] and the Bhupi Poetry Award.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ Joshi, Kriti (28 May 2020). "Legendary lyricist-poet Ratna Shamsher Thapa no more". The Himalayan Times. Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ Singh, Rishi (19 January 2007). "Saayas shine at awards nite". The Himalayan Times. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  3. ^ "घुम्तीमा नआउ है... नफर्किने गरी गए रत्न शमशेर थापा, कोरोना परीक्षणका लागि लिइयो स्वाब". Pahilo Post (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  4. ^ BK, Top. "अस्ताए नेपाली वाङ्मयका क्याप्टेनः रत्नशमशेर थापा". eAdarsha.com. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Poet and lyricist Ratna Sumsher Thapa dies". The Rising Nepal. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Lyricist-poet Ratna Shamsher Thapa Dies". SpotlightNepal. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  7. ^ "रत्नशमशेर थापा". Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Winners" (PDF). Nepali Times. 2013. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  9. ^ KC, Birendra (27 December 2016). "Bhupi Poetry Award to Ratna Shamsher Thapa". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 1 June 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  10. ^ "भूपी काव्य पुरस्कार रत्न शमशेरलाई". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.


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