Murali Dhar is a veteran singer, composer, and lyricist from Radio Nepal’s golden era. He has sung over 100 Nepali songs, along with numerous tracks in Hindi, Maithili, and Bhojpuri.
Some of his most beloved songs include:
- “Uḍāyo Sapana Sabai Hurīle” (“The storm blew away all dreams”)
- “Niṣṭhurīle Māyā Garī Āphainlāī Rogī Banāyo” (“The cruel one loved and made me sick”)
- “Pahāḍko Pallō Ḍāḍāmā Cha Sānō Gāũ” (“There’s a small village on the far hill”)
He also collaborated with Udit Narayan Jha, lending his voice to folk-style songs like “Āmāile Bhanthē Dhārāko Pānī” (“Mother used to say, water from the spout…”), which became iconic in Nepali households.
Murali Dhar is not only a singer but also a popular actor, known for playing villainous and negative roles in many Nepali films. He has acted in several Hindi movies as well.
His film credits include:
- Hindi film: Mr. India
- Nepali films: Samjhana, Saino, Kanyadaan, Pirati, among others
- He has also been involved in producing Bhojpuri and Maithili films
His songs “Uḍāyo Sapana Sabai Hurīle…” and “Āmāile Bhanthē Dhārāko Pānī…” are considered timeless classics, instantly recognizable to most Nepalis.
