Panna Kaji
Panna Kaji Shakya | |
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पन्ना काजी शाक्य | |
| Born | December 30, 1931 Ombahal, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Died | January 25, 2017 (aged 85) |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1945–1985 |
| Notable work | Tiriri Murali Bajyo Banaima, Naulakhe Tara, Narayana Hari Hari |
| Children | 5 |
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Panna Kaji Shakya (Nepali: पन्ना काजी शाक्य) was a renowned Nepali singer, songwriter, and composer. He is known for classics such as Tiriri Murali Bajyo Banaima and Naulakhe Tara.
Career
Shakya began his musical journey by singing bhajan at a young age.[1] He first sang for Radio Nepal in 1951, and he worked there as a singer until 1985.[2] Over time, he started writing, composing, and performing his own songs, eventually contributing vocals to over 300 Nepali songs.[3]
In his early age, Shakya also used to perform in dramas and theaters.[4]
In addition to his musical career, Shakya was also involved in politics. He was a member of the Nepal Praja Parishad, a political group that opposed the autocratic Rana regime. Due to his involvement, he was arrested in 1962.[1][5]
Death
Shakya died on January 25, 2017, at the age of 85 from cardiac arrest.[6][7]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Ref(s) |
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| 2013 | Tuborg Image Awards | Life Time Achievement Award | [8] |
References
- ^ a b Dhakal, Sabitri (January 29, 2017). "Remembering the legendary Panna Kaji". The Himalayan Times. Archived from the original on May 8, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ "रहेनन् पन्नाकाजी". Kantipur Publications (in Nepali). January 26, 2017. Archived from the original on June 25, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ "Tiriri Murali Bajyo: Late singer Panna Kaji's most melodious tunes". Online Khabar. January 25, 2017. Archived from the original on October 21, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ उपाध्याय, प्रकाशप्रसाद (January 25, 2021). "एक थिए पन्नाकाजी". Kantipur Publications (in Nepali). Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ "Late Panna Kaji commemorated". The Kathmandu Post. January 30, 2018. Archived from the original on October 21, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ "Veteran singer Panna Kaji Shakya passes away". The Himalayan Times. January 25, 2017. Archived from the original on January 25, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ "Legendary singer Pannakaji Shakya passes away". Republica. January 25, 2017. Archived from the original on October 29, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ "Image Life Time Achievement Award to legendary singer Panna Kaji". Republica. August 8, 2024. Archived from the original on June 25, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2025.