Shiva Pariyar Explained

Shiv Bahadur Pariyar aka Shiva Pariyar (Nepali: शिव परियार), is a Nepali singer, songwriter, and composer known for his contribution in Nepali music.^[1] Some of his well-known songs include Dherai Choti Maren Ma Ta,Kaha Thiyeu Timi, Alikati Nazar Timro, Sangi, Kya Dami Bho, Pakera Khako Fal MiTho, Aansuko Artha, Nabheti Nabheti , Dhokebaj Hau Timi, Fulai Ful Dinchhau ki, Fewatalama Saili and Pilayo Sathile.^[2] As of 2019, he had released Thirteen studio albums.

Career

Shiva Pariyar was born in Sarlahi, Nepal.

Pariyar incorporates a range of genres from classical music to modern pop,^[2] and can also play the Eastern Classical tabla and Piano .^{[3] [4]}

In 2003, he received a gold medal in the "National Contemporary Music Competition", hosted by Radio Nepal. He started musical training from early age and released debut album, Mokshya, in 2005.^[5]

Three years after releasing his debut album, Pariyar released back-to-back studio albums called Swayam and Kadambini.^[6] In 2009, he released his fourth studio album Kya Daami, followed by the fifth album, Fateko Man, in 2010.

In 2011, Pariyar released his sixth album Pagal. The following year he released two consecutive albums: Kathale Magepachhi and Only for You Mero Sathi. In 2013, he released his ninth studio album "Tadako Sathi", composed by Umesh Subba. His tenth album, Shiva Book was released in 2015.

In May 2023, he featured as one of the six judges of Nepal's first international reality show, Mero Voice Universe.^[7]

Albums

1. Mokshya (2005)
2. Swayam (2008)
3. Kadambini (2008)
4. Kya Daami (2009)
5. Fateko Man (2010)
6. Pagal (2011)
7. Kathale Magepachhi (2012)
8. Only You Mero Sathi (2012)
9. Tadako Sathi (2013)
10. Shiva Book (2015)
11. Shivalaya (2022)
12. Shivalaya-2(2023)
13. Timi Ra Ma (2023)

Awards

• National Youth Talent Award in Art and Music (2016) – Nepal Government^[8]
• Best Male Vocal Performance Award (2017) - Hits FM Music Award^[9]
• National Kantipur Music Award (2018) – Radio Kantipur 96.1^[10]
• Best Vocal Pop Hits FM Music Award (2019)- Hits FM^[11]
• Aadhunik Singer (Male) -National Music Award^[12]
• Best Playback Singer Male - 2nd Music Khabar Music Award-2013 (Bato Modera Gayau)^[13]
• Best Duet Singing -4th Music Khabar Music Award-2015 (Aafnai Jindagi)^[14]
• Best Singer Modern song - 7th Music Khabar Music Award 2018 (Barsau Bho)^[15]

Notes and References

1. News: Mahat . Sunny . 2019-08-16 . A classical singer who redefines the genre . . live . 6 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210805090852/https://theannapurnaexpress.com/news/a-classical-singer-who-redefines-the-genre-1832 . 2021-08-05.
2. News: Lama . Sonam . 2018-09-24 . 5 Things About Shiva Pariyar . . live . 2023-05-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230510110937/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/mycity/news/5-things-about-shiva-pariyar . 2023-05-10.
3. News: 2016 . Shiva Pariyar . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200614065042/https://radiokantipur.com/celebrity/hot-property/315 . 2020-06-14.
4. News: Khatiwada . Nishan . 2020-08-02 . Is the singers' freedom of expression absolute? . . live . 2023-05-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200805015602/https://theannapurnaexpress.com/news/is-the-singers-freedom-of-expression-absolute-2695 . 2020-08-05.
5. News: Lama . Sonam . 2018-11-20 . Singing for a growing music industry . . . My City’s Sonam Lama . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230510110934/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/mycity/news/singing-for-a-growing-music-industry . 2023-05-10.
6. Web site: Acharya . Mahesh . गायक शिब परीयारलाइ स्वरका बादशाह उपाधीसहित सम्मान . ABCNepali.com . ABC Nepali . 6 August 2021.
7. Web site: 2023-03-17 . Nepal’s 1st International reality shows calls for audition . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230402065633/https://english.makalukhabar.com/2023/03/105547/ . 2023-04-02 . 2023-05-08 . Makalu Khabar . en-US.
8. News: Samiti . Rastriya Samachar . 2016-08-12 . President Bhandari honours youth on International Youth Day . . live . 5 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230510110936/https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/president-bhandari-honours-youth-international-youth-day . 2023-05-10.
9. Web site: HMA Winners 2074 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230209114855/https://www.hitsfm.com.np/hma-winners-2074/ . 2023-02-09 . 6 August 2021 . Hits FM 91.2 . Hits FM.
10. News: 2019 . National Music Awards 2075 . The Kathmandu Post . . 21 January 2019 . live . 2023-05-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230510110936/https://www.kmg.com.np/national-music-awards-2075 . 2023-05-10.
11. News: 2020-01-19 . Sabin Rai and The Pharaoh win big at the annual Hits FM music awards . . live . 5 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210805090848/https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2020/01/19/celebrating-nepali-music-industry . 2021-08-05.
12. News: Khadgi . Ankit . 2019-01-21 . Veteran singer Sthapit receives Lifetime Achievement Award at 2019 National Music Awards . . live . 2023-05-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230510195312/https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2019/01/21/veteran-singer-sthapit-receives-lifetime-achievement-award-at-2019-national-music-awards . 2023-05-10.
13. Web site: 2021-10-26 . म्यूजिक खबर म्यूजिक अवार्ड आठौंसम्मका विजेताहरु - MusicKhabar.com: Nepal's No. 1 Musical Newspaper म्यूजिक खबर म्यूजिक अवार्ड आठौंसम्मका विजेताहरु . 2023-12-06 . MusicKhabar.com: Nepal's No. 1 Musical Newspaper . en.
14. Web site: Music Khabar Music Awards Artist of Nepal . 2023-12-06 . www.artistofnepal.com.
15. Web site: 2018-10-06 . ७औं म्युजिक खबर म्युजिक अवार्ड विराटनगरमा सम्पन्न, शिब र प्राश्ना सर्वोत्कृष्ट गायक-गायिका - MusicKhabar.com: Nepal's No. 1 Musical Newspaper ७औं म्युजिक खबर म्युजिक अवार्ड विराटनगरमा सम्पन्न, शिब र प्राश्ना सर्वोत्कृष्ट गायक-गायिका . 2023-12-06 . MusicKhabar.com: Nepal's No. 1 Musical Newspaper . en.