Prakash Saput प्रकाश सपुत | |
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Background information | |
Born | Nepal | September 14, 1990
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2011-present |
Prakash Bishwakarma, better known as Prakash Saput ( Nepali: प्रकाश सपुत) is a Nepalese singer, composer, model, and actor, known for his contribution towards Nepali folk music. He is known for raising social and political awareness through his music. He gained recognition from the mass with the song Bola Maya in 2018. [1] [2] Since then he has produced numerous hits. [3] [4]
Prakash Saput comes from a Dalit family, because of which he experienced some discrimination in his early life. Since his childhood, he has enjoyed singing and dancing in local occasions in his village. When he was a kid, he wanted to be an actor. He also worked as a radio jockey for Dhaulagiri FM, where he hosted a program called Just for You, where his responsibilities involved writing and presenting plays, as well as recording and mixing audio. He eventually relocated to Kathmandu, where he was able to pursue his singing career. [1]
Saput released his debut album in 2011. Gari Khana Deu, his first song, was about social issues. However, his first release was Musu Musu Na Hasa, which was a folk song. [4] Nearly a decade later, he gained recognition of a mass audience with the releases of songs like Dohori Battle in 2018, [5] Bola Maya in 2018, [6] Galbandi Chyatiyo in 2019, [7] Phuteka Chura in 2020, [8] Mero Pani Haina Ra Yo Desh in 2021, [3] Kura Bujhna Parcha (2021), [9] Pir in 2022, [10] [11] and Sakambari in 2023. [12]
Saput was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador ( Gandaki Province) for Visit Nepal 2020 by Nepal Tourism Board. [13]
In 2021, Saput was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) of Nepal Government. [14]
Saput was awarded with Janasewa Shri by Government of Nepal in 2022 for his outstanding contribution to Nepali music. [15]
All songs are credited as singer unless otherwise noted.
Year | Song | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2011 | Gari Khana Deu | First recorded song | [4] |
Musu Musu Hasi Deu | First released song | [4] | |
2016 | Makur Makur Ghur | Vocal and lyrics | [16] |
2017 | Charara Barara Dharara | [2] | |
2018 | Dohori Battle | [5] | |
Bola Maya | [6] | ||
2019 | Galbandi Chyatiyo | [7] | |
Jahajaima Chadhera | [17] | ||
Dohori Battle 2 | [18] | ||
2020 | Phuteka Chura | [8] | |
Badala Barilai | Lyrics and music | [19] | |
2021 | Mero Pani Haina Ra Yo Desh | [3] | |
Kura Bujhna Parchha | Lyrics and music | [9] | |
Dada Ghare Saili | Music video model | [20] | |
2022 | Pir | [10] | |
2023 | Sakambari | [12] | |
Damai Maharaj | [21] | ||
Jale Rumal Fatyo | [22] |
Credited as an actor, unless otherwise noted.
Key
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2023 | Pardeshi 2 | Debut film | ||
2024 | Basanta † | [23] |