Rachana Rimal (Nepali: रचना रिमाल; born 13 August 2002), is a Nepalese singer. She is credited for singing over one thousand Nepali songs in less than two years, between the years 2020 and 2022.[3] Came into recognition through singing reality show Nepal Idol in 2019, she has established herself as one of the leading singers in Nepal.[4] Some of her songs include Photo Firimma, Unko Preeti, Paani Chhamkine, and Mineral Water.[5]
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रचना रिमाल | |
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Born | [1][2] | 13 August 2002
Nationality | Nepali |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 2019–present |
Notable work | Photo Firimma, Unko Preeti, Paani Chhamkine, Chahanchhu. |
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Early life
editRachana Rimal was born on 13 August 2002 in Tehrathum;[1][2] her family moved to Jhapa when she was an infant. She has been singing since the earliest age she can remember. She used to sing Bhajan on local occasions in her hometown, Jhapa.[6] She also competed in many regional competitions. The first competition she won was held in a Facebook group; one of her teachers recorded her performance and uploaded a video to the group. Rimal received the highest number of likes and won the competition receiving a harmonium as a prize. In another competition, she received five hundred rupees as prize money, which she has still not spent.[3]
Career
editRimal competed in the third season of singing reality show Nepal Idol in 2019.[7][8] She placed in the top 8 position and set a record for being the highest-voted contestant three times in a row.[9] She subsequently sang Photo Firimma, written and composed by Shishir Bhandari, a YouTuber and media personality and released in 2020. Since has also sung other songs such as Unko Preeti, Mineral Water, and Paani Chhamkine.[6]
In early 2022, Rimal sang a remake version of Nabirse Timilai, originally sung by Anju Panta. The remake was not well received by some viewers and critics.[10] Bipin Kiran, the song's author and lyricist, failed to acknowledge the original singer when the song was first released. Panta made a post regarding this matter on her social media account and claimed that the composer and arranger originally asked her to sing the remake version of this song, and she was also provided with a new arrangement of the song.[11]
In 2022, Rimal posted a photo of herself attending a cricket match, and numerous news sources used the photo with a misleading title. This started a rumor that Rimal was invited to see a match by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). She stated that she had purchased the ticket to attend the game and welcomed as a special guest after being recognized by CAN officials.[12] There was also a rumor that CAN asked her for an explanation for her sudden arrival to watch a match without following proper protocols. Rimal and CAN denied this, calling it a mass media fabrication.[13][14]
Selected discography
editRimal has sung over one thousand songs; the list below represents only a few of her popular songs.[3]
Year | Song | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Ref(s) |
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2020 | Rumala Chino | Basanta Sapkota | Basanta Sapkota | [3] |
2020 | Photo Firimma | Shishir Bhandari | Shishir Bhandari | [15] |
2020 | Mineral Water | Bhim Bista | Bhim Bista | [9] |
2020 | Unko Preeti | Madhav Prasad Ghimire | Narayan Rayamajhi | [16] |
2020 | Aayaun Cheli | Ghanashyam Oli | Dipak Sharma | [17] |
2020 | Hamro Maya Charkiyeko | Bimal Dangi | Bimal Dangi | [18] |
2021 | Paani Chhamkine | Samrat Chualagain | Samrat Chualagain | [19] |
2021 | Bhana Saila | Ramesh Raj Bhattarai | Ramesh Raj Bhattarai | [9] |
2021 | Yo Rato Gala | Deepak Sharma | Deepak Sharma | [20] |
2021 | Chahanchhu | Manas Bikram Thapa, Manisha Khadka | Saroj Pokharel | [9] |
2021 | Sunko Chandrama | Pushpa Acharya | Dipak Sharma | [21] |
2021 | Aau Hami Sangai Basaun | Yashoda Mahat | Debesh Rai | [22] |
2021 | Teejko Mahina Chha | DP Khanal | Nabin Karki | [23][24] |
2021 | Harle Nikhar Lyauchha | Dhanendra Rasaily | Babul Giri | [25] |
2022 | Hajur Musukkai | Suresh Adhikari | Suresh Adhikari | [26] |
2022 | Nabirse Timilai | Bipin Kiran | Mahesh Khadka | [27] |
2022 | Timle Soche Bhanda Dherai | B.B. Anuragee | B.B. Anuragee | [citation needed] |
2022 | Dhunge Dhara | Shiva Akheli | Shiva Akheli | [citation needed] |
2023 | Paisa Sapati | Badri Kumar Pangeni | Badri Kumar Pangeni | [28] |
Awards
editYear | Award | Category | Song | Result | Ref(s) |
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2021 | National Entertainment Award | Best New Female Singer | Photo Firimma | Won | [29] |
References
edit- ^ a b "आज गायिका रचना रिमालको जन्मदिन". Ktm Dainik (in Nepali). 13 August 2020. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ a b "आज रचना रिमालको जन्मदिन, रातको १२ बजे शिशिर भण्डारीले अचम्मको उपहार दिए । आमा सम्झेर रचना भावुक भईन् (भिडियो हेर्नुस)". Sudur Khabar (in Nepali). 13 August 2020. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d नेपाल, सुशील (1 January 2022). "रचना रिमाल : छोटो समयमै एक हजार बढी गीतमा गुञ्जिएको स्वर" [Rachna Rimal: A voice sung in more than a thousand songs in a short time]. Online Khabar (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ गौतम, प्रभाकर (24 October 2020). "लकडाउनयता ६० गीत रेकर्ड गराउने व्यस्त गायिका!" [Busy singer who has recorded 60 songs in lockdown]. Setopati (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
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- ^ a b थापा, रश्मी (21 February 2021). "सफलताको श्रेय दिने एउटै मान्छे छैन : रचना रिमाल" [There is no single person to attribute success to: Rachna Rimal]. News of Nepal (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- ^ राउत, स्वेच्छा (7 December 2021). "रचना रिमाल: गौरवान्वित आमा कमला जसको सहारामा चर्चित गायिकाले भरिरहेकी छिन् सुन्दर उडान" [Rachna Rimal: Proud mother Kamala with whose help the famous singer is flying a beautiful flight]. BBC News (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "स्टेजमा रचना रिमालको व्यस्तता" [Rachana Rimal's busyness in stage]. Online Khabar (in Nepali). 29 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ a b c d Nepal, Sushil (12 January 2022). "Rachana Rimal: Leaving quick fame behind, this rising star has a long road ahead". Online Khabar. Archived from the original on 13 January 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "रचनाले गाएको 'न बिर्सें तिमीलाई'लाई प्रतिक्रिया : कता-कता के नपुगेजस्तो !" [Review of 'Nabirse Timilai' sang by Rachana Rimal : As if something is missing!]. Online Khabar (in Nepali). 4 February 2022. Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ सुवेदी, विजय (6 February 2022). "रचनाले गाउँदा किन विवादमा पर्यो 'न बिर्सें तिमीलाई' ?" [Why did Rachna get into controversy when she sang 'Nabirse Timilai'?]. Online Khabar (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "टिकट काटेकी थिएँ, क्यानले नै भीआईपी बक्समा बोलायो : रचना रिमाल". Nepal Khabar (in Nepali). 5 April 2022. Archived from the original on 5 April 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ "मलाई क्यानले स्पष्टीकरण सोधेको छैन : गायिका रचना रिमाल" [CAN has not asked me for an explanation : singer Rachana Rimal]. Annapurna Post (in Nepali). 5 April 2022. Archived from the original on 5 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "रचनालाई स्पष्टीकरण सोधिएको छैन : क्यान" [Rachana is not asked for an explanation : CAN]. Annapurna Post (in Nepali). 5 April 2022. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
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