Sangita Rana Pradhan – ArtistNepal

Sangita Rana Pradhan

Music artists, playback singer

Artist Name: Sangita Rana Pradhan
Profession Music artists, playback singer
Birthday: Jul 16

Sangita Pradhan Rana was born on 15th July 1962 in Biratnagar, Nepal. However, she spent most of her childhood in India after her family moved there when she was just 2 years old. She was born as the youngest daughter to L.M. Pradhan and Shanti Devi Pradhan, and she has three brothers and two sisters. Growing up, Sangita was a shy, disciplined, and polite child with minimal interest in mischief.

Sangita completed her early schooling at St. Joseph School in Darjeeling before moving to Calcutta (now Kolkata) to pursue her higher education at Vishwabharati University, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

🎶 Musical Journey and Passion for Classical Music

From an early age, Sangita’s mother, who had a deep passion for music, encouraged her to join music classes at the age of six. This early exposure laid the foundation for her lifelong interest in music. Her journey into the musical world was further strengthened during her time at Vishwabharati University. The university provided a nurturing environment where many famous Indian singers, including Jagjit Singh and Ghulam Ali, visited to give lectures and perform, which deeply inspired Sangita. It was during this period that her love for classical music blossomed.

Sangita often bunked the hostel to attend classical music programs with her friends, further fueling her interest in the art form. The musical environment in her university was instrumental in her decision to take music more seriously. She even chose classical music as her primary subject in college.

My Experiences

🎤 Entry into Music

Sangita’s career in music took a significant turn when she met Viman Bashu, the Managing Director of HMV Music Company of India, during her time at Vishwabharati University. After hearing her sing, he encouraged her to record a song. This led to her first recording in 1982, where she recorded songs, ghazals, and bhajans in Nepali.

Following this milestone, Sangita moved to Kathmandu, where she was offered a lecturer position at Lalit Kala Campus, further contributing to her musical career. Over the years, she has recorded numerous songs, but she has never released a solo album until now. Recently, Music Nepal has planned to release her first solo album, which she is currently working on.

🎬 Beyond Music

Apart from her musical endeavors, Sangita is also dedicated to teaching music at various places and colleges. She practices diligently early in the morning to maintain her craft. Despite her love for music, she does not particularly enjoy traveling, preferring to relax and enjoy a good movie instead.

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Artist Name: Sangita Rana Pradhan
Profession Music artists, playback singer
Birthday: Jul 16

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