

Rajan Thakuri
@rajan-thakuri · Folk Singer
Rajan Thakuri is a Nepali folk and dohori singer, lyricist, and composer known for his expressive vocal style and long-standing contribution to lok‑geet and live dohori culture. Active since the late 2000s, he is recognized for popular songs such as ...
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Rajan Thakuri is a Nepali folk and dohori singer, lyricist, and composer known for his expressive vocal style and long-standing contribution to lok‑geet and live dohori culture. Active since the late...
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