Om Sunar
{{Short description|Nepali playback singer}}
{{Multiple issues|{{Orphan|date=January 2024}}}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| background = group_or_band
| name = Om Sunar
| native_name = ओम सुनार
| image = Singer om sunar.png
| birth_place = Surkhet Nepal
| birth_date = {{birth-date and age|March 16, 1987}}
| occupation = Singer, Composer, Music Producer
| origin = Nepal
| genre = classical, Folk, playback
| years_active = {{Start date|2000}} –present
| website = {{URL|https://omsunar.com/}}
|spouse = {{marriage|Muna Shah|2006|}}
}}
Om Sunar({{langx|ne|ओम सुनार}}) is a Nepali playback singer.{{Cite web |date=2013-11-04 |title=संगीत क्षेत्रमा जम्दै सुदुरपश्चिमेली गायक ओम सुनार |url=https://www.thuloparda.com/1587 |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=THULOPARDA.COM: Entertainment News Portal From Nepal |language=en}} Since beginning his career in 2009, he has recorded more than 250 songs.{{Cite web |last=मध्यान्ह |title='सिनेमाको गीत संगीतमा अरुको भावनामा डुब्नु पर्छ' |url=https://madhyanhadaily.com/post/40532 |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Madhyanha Daily |language=en-US}} He specializes in Nepali folk music and Indian classical music. He completed his B.A. in music from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Tribhuvan University and is currently pursuing his master’s degree at the same institution.{{Cite web |title=गीत संगीत मनोरञ्जन मात्र होइन, आत्मसन्तुष्टि पनि हो : ओम सुनार |url=https://ehimalayatimes.com/2023/01/85351/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=Himalaya Times |language=en-US}}
Musical career
Om Sunar began his musical journey with the debut song "Maga Maga Timi Ke Magchhau Dinchhu Timi Lai Je Magchhau" from the album Sugandha.{{Cite web |title="I have created my own fan base in folk and classical music," says Om Sunar |url=https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/29224 |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=GorakhaPatra}} Since then, he has released a wide range of recordings in both Nepali and Hindi, demonstrating his expertise in folk traditions as well as Indian classical music.
Beyond performance, Sunar has composed music for more than three dozen Nepali films and audio albums, significantly shaping the modern musical landscape of Nepal. His notable albums include Sugandha, Sugandha 2, and the Hindi album Sapne, all of which have received critical acclaim and audience appreciation. He made his playback singing debut in the Nepali film Don't Break My Heart,{{Cite web |title=भोली प्रदर्शन हुने चलचित्र डन्ट ब्रेक माई हार्ट |url=http://saptahik.com.np/cinema/2015/12/17/20151217152017 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=saptahik.com.np |language=en}} which marked his entry into the film music industry.{{Cite web |title=गीत संगीत मनोरञ्जन मात्र होइन, आत्मसन्तुष्टि पनि हो : ओम सुनार |url=https://ehimalayatimes.com/2023/01/85351/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Himalaya Times |language=en-US}}
In recognition of his contributions to music and cultural preservation, Sunar currently serves as the President of the Music Research and Development Forum Nepal (MRDF Nepal).{{Cite web |title=संगीत अनुसन्धान तथा विकास मञ्च नेपालको अध्यक्षमा ओम सुनार |url=https://ehimalayatimes.com/2023/02/94588/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=Himalaya Times |language=en-US}} He is an honorary member of the Film Artist Workers Organization of Nepal (FAWON), and Music Video Directors Guild of Nepal.{{Cite web |title=श्रमिक कलाकारको पारिश्रमिक तय गर्न कार्यविधि नै ल्याईने |url=https://www.enepalese.com/2024/02/414882.html |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=enepalese |language=en}} He has served as a judge in various national and international programs.{{Cite news |title=चौथो संस्करणको ज्योति फिल्मस् म्युजिक अवार्ड सम्पन्न |url=https://ehimalayatimes.com/2023/04/107847/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=Himalaya Times |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=डायरी |first=म्युजिक |date=2023-07-04 |title=१३ औं र १४ औं डी. सिने अवार्ड एकैपटक सम्पन्न |url=https://emusicdiary.com/2023/07/04/12324/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=Music Diary |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=दोस्रो काव्य म्युजिक अवार्ड–२०८० सम्पन्न |url=https://www.rangasansar.com/detail/6854/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=दोस्रो काव्य म्युजिक अवार्ड–२०८० सम्पन्न}}{{Cite web |title=१२औं संस्करणको नेपाल अफ्रिका चलचित्र महोत्सवमा अफ्रिकाको 'फूल' र नेपालको 'गोर्खा वारियर' उत्कृष्ट |url=https://ehimalayatimes.com/2024/06/241953/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Himalaya Times |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Pariyar |first=Bijay |date=2022 |title=Cataloguer 2022 Final Edition |url=https://musicmuseumnepal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cataloguer-2022-final-ed-om-1.pdf |access-date=23 November 2024 |work=Music Museum Nepal |pages=1–13}}
Early life and education
Om Sunar was born on March 16, 1987, in Surkhet District, Nepal, to Chandra Bahadur Sunar and Jagmati Sunar. In April 1991 (Baisakh 2048 B.S.), he moved with his family to Kailali District in Sudurpashchim Province, where he has resided permanently ever since.
He completed his School Leaving Certificate in 2005, and his Higher Secondary Education in 2009 from Shree Rastriya Higher Secondary School in Lamki Chuha, Kailali. In the same year, he completed Community Medical Assistant (CMA) program through the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT).
In 2009, Sunar began formal training in Indian classical music under the mentorship of his music teacher Gurudeb Kamat. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music in 2022 from Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Tribhuvan University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology at the same institution.
Personal life
Om Sunar is married to Muna Shah, who is also active in the Nepali music industry as a folk singer and lyricist.{{Cite web |last=Raut |first=Kumar |date=2023-09-29 |title=अन्जु पन्त र नारायण थापा उत्कृष्ट : RajdhaniDaily.com |url=https://rajdhanidaily.com/id/86537/ |access-date=2025-05-18 |website=राजधानी राष्ट्रिय दैनिक (लोकप्रिय राष्ट्रिय दैनिक)-RajdhaniDaily.com - Online Nepali News Portal-Latest Nepali Online News portal of Nepali Polities, economics, news, top stories, national, international, politics, sports, business, finance, entertainment, photo-gallery, audio, video and more... |language=ne-NP}}{{Cite web |date=2023-09-30 |title=‘चौथो नेपाल म्युजिक एन्ड फेशन अवार्ड २०८०’मा ४० विधामा अवार्ड प्रदान |url=https://www.thuloparda.com/52902 |access-date=2025-05-18 |website=THULOPARDA.COM: Entertainment News Portal From Nepal |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=४० विधामा बाँडियो चौथो नेपाल म्युजिक एन्ड फेशन अवार्ड |url=https://www.ratopati.com/story/387528 |access-date=2025-05-18 |website=www.ratopati.com |language=Nepali}} They were married on December 13, 2006, in a traditional Hindu ceremony. The couple has two children: Laxmi Narayan Shah and Tek Narayan Shah. The family resides in Lamki Chuha Municipality, Kailali, Nepal.
Beyond music, Sunar is passionate about football and martial arts. He is also an avid reader and writer, having authored various creative works including poems, ghazals, short stories, essays, songs, and novels.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-17 |title=तिमी पनि दलित, म पनि दलित |url=https://www.drishtinews.com/archives/338160 |access-date=2025-05-18 |website=Drishti News - Nepalese News Portal |language=en}}
Awards
| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! SN !Awards Category!! Awards Title !Songs !Result !Ref | |
| 1
|Best Singer Male | 3rd Pim Nepal Film Festival - 2020
|Darling |Won |
| 2
|Best Singer Of The Year Male (Folk Pop) |4th Sagarmatha Music Award - 2022 |Lahure Sipahi Dai |Won | |
| 3
|Best Folk Pop Singer (Jurry) |Natyashwor Music Award - 2023 |Columbus Ki Kanchhi |Won | | |
| 4.
|Best Playback Singer |4th Nepal Music & Fashion Award - 2023 |Adhuro Chhu Ma Timi Bina |Won | |
| 5
|Best Duet Singer |National Box Office Teej Music Award - 2022 |Bariko Patama |Won | | |
| 6
|Best Pop Singer |3rd Himalayan International Award - 2023 |Yo Man |Won |
Honor
Organization involvement
Judge
Songs
| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! SN !! Song Name !Release Date !Ref | |
| 1 | Columbus Ki Kanchhi
|Oct 14, 2020 |
| 2
|Suna Na Yo Manko Kura |Nov 15, 2016 | |
| 3
|Timro Jhalko Akha Bhari |Sep 23, 2020 | |
| 4
|Lahure Sipahi Dai |Mar 16, 2022 | |
| 5
|Bari Ko Patama |Jul 2, 2020 | |
| 6
|Raijhuma |Sep 7, 2020 | |
| 7
|Maile Maya Lagaye |2011 | |
| 8
|Timro Kasam |Jul 6, 2021 | |
| 9
|Timi Bina |2013 | |
| 10
|Sapne Maine (Hindi Song) |Jan 12, 2018 | |
| 11
|Mayale Sajaula |Jan 12, 2024 | |
| 12
|Timro Mitho Batama |Mar 31, 2020 | |
| 13
|Oe Beauty |Aug 22, 2018 | | |
| 14
|Timi Lai Maya Garau Bhanchha Yo Man |Nov 13, 2019 | |
| 15
|Yo Mana |Jul 9, 2021 | | |
| 16
|Phool Bhanda |Feb 12, 2021 | |
| 17
|Kauso Laisakyo |Sep 28, 2018 | |
| 18
|Balendrako Battima |May 24, 2024 | | |
| 19
|Nirdoshi |Apr 4, 2020 | | |
| 20
|Timi Na Hunda Ko Ma |Sep 3, 2022 | | |
| 21
|We Love You Shambhu |Feb 15, 2023 | | |
| 22
|Yati komal Mutu mero |Sep 14, 2020 | | |
| 23
|Sajayako Thiya Timilaai |Apr 22, 2020 | | |
| 24
|Mera Khaab Hai Tu (Hindi Song) |Feb 3, 2018 | | |
| 25
|Sarara Maya Sarara |Apr 2, 2020 | |
| 26
|Chokho Maya Saili |Jul 21, 2018 | |
| 27
|Salam Chha |Apr 19, 2020 | |
| 28
|Dashin Tihar Aayo |Sep 4, 2020 | | |
| 29
|Manma Sadhai |Sep 20, 2020 | | |
| 30
|Mayako Ghar |2014 | | |
| 31
|Timi Timi Chhau |Oct 27, 2018 | | |
| 32
|Hurkeko Bainsa |Jan 13, 2019 | | |
| 33
|Madalu Rankaideu |Jul 25, 2024 | |
| 34
|Maya Ma |Sep 11, 2020 | | |
| 35
|Kinara Haruma |Dec 8, 2020 | | |
| 36
|Timro Maya |Mar 19, 2020 | | |
| 37
|Ye Maya |Apr 6, 2019 | | |
| 38
|Prem Katha |Aug 31, 2024 | |
| 39
|Chhoda Satauna |Dec 26, 2024 |
= Movie songs =
| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
!SN !Song Name !Release Date !Movie Name !Ref |
| 1
|Sagar Mathi |Apr 27, 2019 |Ray |
| 2
|Aamaile Bhanthe |Dec 29, 2017 |Jhamak Bahadur |
| 3
|Chandrama Jhain Ramri |Sep 22, 2017 |Babu Kancha |
| 4
|Kahile Pani Nawoiline |Mar 16, 2022 |Namaste Nepal |
| 5
|Jati Jati |Aug 29, 2016 |Don't Break My Heart |
| 6.
|Buddha Born in Nepal |Apr 15, 2016 |Buddha Born in Nepal |
| 7.
|Maile Ishq gare |Sep 15, 2015 |Aawara |
| 8.
|Supari Kancho |Jan 15, 2018 |Nepte |
| 9.
|Marchhu Ma Ta Oe Kali |May 18, 2016 |Kampan |
| 10.
|Kasto Kasto Lagdai chha |May 26, 2016 |Kampan |
| 11
|Sagar |.... |Kurwan | |
| 12
|Nyano Lagcha |Aug 17, 2018 |Dhoom 3 |
| 13
|Mirga Nayeni |Aug 1, 2018 |Jhamak Bahadur |
| 14
|Mahasus |Nov 19, 2019 |Andhakar | |
| 15
|Mero Man |Aug 29, 2016 |Don't Break My Heart |
| 16
|Yo Maya Yo Maya |Feb 26, 2018 |Koila |
| 17
|Jhamak Bahadur |Jul 20, 2018 |Jhamak bahadur |
| 18
|Yautai Mutu Hamro |Apr 20, 2016 |kampan |
| 19
|Aau Basna Yo |Jun 6, 2020 |Kamala |
| 20
|Darling |Mar 23, 2021 |Lobhi Papi |
| 21
|Bul Bul |Aug 29, 2016 |Don't Break My Heart |
| 23
|Dalli |Mar 12, 2018 |Encounter Galli |
| 24
|Udna Thalyo Yo Man |.... |Shrishtiko Phool | |
| 25
|Adhuro Chhu Ma Timi Bina |Apr 27, 2023 |Roshani |
| 26
|Bahiri Pida Le Bhanda |Sep 2, 2024 |Nametine Ghau |
| 27
|Aghori |.......... |Aghori |
References
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