Narayan Gopal

Background

Narayan Gopal was born on 18 Ashoj 1996 B.S. in Kilagal Tole, Kathmandu, into a traditional Newar family. He completed his School Leaving Certificate in 2016 B.S. and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Tri-Chandra College. He studied Indian classical music at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda but returned to Nepal without finishing.

He married Pemala Lama in 1971. He worked at Rashtriya Naach Ghar, rising to manager, edited the musical journal Bageena for its first three issues, served as managing director of Sanskritik Sansthan, adviser to the Ministry of Communication, and visiting instructor at Lalit Kala Campus. He composed the music for a musical drama titled Kanchi Masyang.

Did You Know?

• Narayan Gopal passed his voice test at Radio Nepal on his first attempt, singing a song written by Dr. Ram Man Trishit and composed by Prem Dhoj Pradhan.
• His first public musical performance was as a tabla player during the 40th anniversary celebration of Tri Chandra College.
• He formed a close friendship with musician Gopal Yonzon, partly because both had 'Gopal' as their names.
• He stayed for several months at the house of poet Bhupi Sherchan while living in Pokhara.