Rohit John Chettri, also known as RJC, is a singer, musician, music producer, lyricist and guitarist from Kathmandu.[1][2]
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Born | Rohit Chettri April 12, 1991 [3] Kathmandu, Nepal |
Nationality | Nepali |
Citizenship | Nepal |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, music producer, music composer, restaurateur |
Known for | Singer, songwriter |
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Years active | 2013–present |
Website | www |
Early life
editChettri's father was a music lover, and they used to play musical instruments like guitar and harmonium together when his father would come back home in the evening after work.[4]
When he was seven years old, he took part in an inter-school competition where he had to choose to either dance, sketch or sing, Chettri sang a song of Karna Das called "Jindagi ko k bharosa".[5] According to Chettri, this is when he realized he would become a singer-songwriter[6][7] In class 9, he formed a band with his friends called "Derailed" where he was the vocalist and drummer.[8] After class 10, or SLC, Chettri started performing at various pubs, bars and private events.[7][8]
In 2011, he started working at Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory.[5]
Breakthrough
editChettri's song ‘Bistarai’ received more than a million views.[9][10]
Chettri played at pubs and bars to raise money for the production of his first album,[11] and two years after his YouTube breakthrough, Chettri released his first solo album, "Bistarai Bistarai" in September 2015.[12]
1974 AD
editChettri became a part of the Nepalese rock band 1974 AD in 2015 when Adrian Pradhan and Phiroj Shyagden left the band for personal reasons. Chettri was chosen to fill their spot.[12][13]
Together, the "new" 1974 AD released the album "Hazaar Sapana" in 2016.[14]
Songs | Released Date |
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Hazar Sapana | 2016 |
Saani Ko | 2016 |
Salghari | 2016 |
Aru Kalo | 2016 |
Bagdai Gareko | 2016 |
Chaya | 2016 |
Pathai deu na | 2016 |
Timi Mero Ma Timro | 2016 |
Solo albums
editFirst Album "Bistarai Bistarai"
Song | Year Released |
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Bistarai | 2013 |
Timra Dui Ankhama | 2014 |
Pani Paryo | 2015 |
Timi Nai | 2016 |
Sannani | 2016 |
Sapani Ma | 2016 |
Jani Jani | 2016 |
Second Album "Jhari Pachi ko Indreni"[12]
Song | Year Released |
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Har Saas | 2018 |
Gunaso | 2018 |
Kina Kina | 2018 |
Birseko Chainau | 2018 |
Dhungale | 2018 |
Timilai Samjhi | 2018 |
Nayan Ma | 2018 |
Aankhama | 2018 |
Third Album "Bidaai"[15]
Song | Released Date |
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Bidaai | 2019 |
Chahana | 2020 |
References
edit- ^ Lyrics, Nepali Songs (2018-05-18). "Timra Dui Ankhama | Rohit John Chettri | Lyrics". Bless Nepal. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ Bureau, The Week. "Music and more music". My Republica. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
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- ^ Republica (2017-02-24). "Music and more music – Rohit John Chettri". Glocal Khabar. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ a b "Rohit John Chettri – Hot Shot". radiokantipur.com. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ Chettri, Rohit John, Time and Progress, retrieved 2020-03-11
- ^ a b "Living The Dream: Rohit John Chettri". TNM. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ a b Partynepal. "Artist of the month: Rohit John Chettri – Party Nepal". www.partynepal.com. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ Lyrics, Nepali Songs (2018-05-18). "Timi Nai | Rohit John Chettri | Lyrics". Bless Nepal. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ Republica. "5 things about Rohit John Chettri". My Republica. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ "Living The Dream: Rohit John Chettri". TNM. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ a b c "Rohit John Chettri Releases First Song From New Album 'Jhari Pachiko Indreni'". NeoStuffs. 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ "1974 AD: Adrian Pradhan Leaves, Rohit John Chettri & Prajjwal Mukhiya Join". NeoStuffs. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ "1974 AD presents Hazaar Sapana". The Himalayan Times. 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ "Bidaai Lyrics – Rohit John Chettri | Lyrics, Chords, Mp3, Tabs, Music Video". NEPLYCH.COM. 2019-12-31. Retrieved 2020-03-11.