19 Facts About Narayan Gopal

Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya, known professionally as Narayan Gopal and N Gopal was a popular singer and composer of Nepali music.

Narayan Gopal was a music director from the 1950s to the 70s and belongs to the first generation of professional Nepali singers.

Narayan Gopal's songs have been showcased in several movies and dramas across the country.

Narayan Gopal released 137 songs during his lifetime, his first songs were composed by his friends Prem Dhoj Pradhan and Manik Ratna.

Narayan Gopal was born into a traditional Newar family and had five brothers and three sisters.

Narayan Gopal went to the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in India to study Indian classical music but returned to Nepal without completing his studies.

Narayan Gopal worked as the editor of the musical journal Bageena for its first three issues.

Narayan Gopal became the managing director of 'Sanskritik Sansthan ' and adviser to the Ministry of Communication and he was an associate professor at Lalit Kala Campus.

Narayan Gopal wrote a musical drama titled Kanchi Masyang '.

Midst this wave of social and political changes, Narayan Gopal was able to lend his voice to songs related to love, life, hope, and patriotism.

Narayan Gopal met another young musician Gopal Yonzon, with whom he formed a close friendship as mitjyus, in part because both had Gopal as their names.

Rafi's association with Gopal Yonzon helped Narayan Gopal establish himself as one of the most prominent singers in Nepali music history.

Narayan Gopal was starting to be known as the singer of intellect.

Narayan Gopal had entered Naach Ghar as a mere instrumentalist, but he slowly rose to the post of a hakim.

Narayan Gopal was urged by friends to quit smoking and drinking in the interests of his health.

Narayan Gopal quit drinking a few months before he died but was unable to quit cigarettes.

The government has built many statues for Gopal, such as one in Chakrapath, Kathmandu which has flowers that were planted on the 21st death anniversary event of Narayan Gopal held on 5 December 2011.

Narayan Gopal used to drink a lot, sing with an open heart and made us laugh.

Narayan Gopal was awarded several national honours which include :.