Rakesh Sony Biography: The Maestro of Nepali Folk, Duet, and Modern Music

Rakesh Sony, born on April 15, 1987, in Baglung, Gandaki, Nepal, is a remarkable and accomplished music arranger of the current generation. With a career spanning 15 years, he has successfully arranged thousands of super-hit Nepali folk songs, folk pop and modern songs. In the realm of Nepali folk, folk pop and modern music, he stands out as an exceptional, talented, and highly successful national-level music arranger.

His contributions to the Nepali music industry are truly exemplary. Holding responsible positions in leading organizations, he has played a vital role in the protection, promotion, and development of Nepali songs and music. Over the years, he has showcased his compositional and arranging skills, solidifying his reputation as one of the best in the field of Nepali folk songs, folk pop and modern songs. His name and fame as a successful music arranger have reached both national and international audiences, thanks to his impeccable and energetic arrangements.

Rakesh Sony possesses a unique charm and artistic flair that captivates anyone who listens to his music. He is an extraordinary music arranger of Nepal, recognized and honored with numerous national musical awards and prizes. His sustained national applause is a testament to his unwavering dedication and his rise to the pinnacle of his field.

Rakesh Sony’s multi-faceted personality and exceptional talent make him an outstanding figure in the Nepali music industry. His contributions as a music arranger have left an indelible mark, and his continued success is a testament to his unparalleled skills and passion for music.

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Music Career beginning

Rakesh Sony embarked on his professional journey in 2008 and swiftly gained recognition for his exceptional performances in a multitude of songs. His repertoire primarily consists of folk, duet, and pop songs, with his arrangements gracing over 1000 Nepali compositions. Among his notable releases are the widely popular folk, modern, and duet tracks such as “BOTTALEKO PANILE,” “MACHHA TAREKO,” “NIDHARAIMA LEKHESHI,” “KOHILI CHARI,” “OUTHI HIRAKO,” “TIMILAI SAMJHER,” “GORAKHAPURKO SALAI,” “MAJJALE NACHAULA,” “KUSUME RUMAL-2,” “CHINI HALEKO,” “MAYA BERIYO-2,” and “PASSPORT.” These songs have garnered immense success and have become hit records across various Nepali FM stations, radios, and television channels, captivating a wide audience.

Mr. Sony’s talent as an arranger is widely recognized, and he is a regular contributor in this field. His compositions, encompassing folk, modern, and duet genres, are regularly featured on Radio Nepal, a government-owned radio station with a vast nationwide audience of over one hundred million listeners. Moreover, his remarkable contributions to the music industry have earned him numerous prestigious national awards, highlighting his significant role in preserving and promoting Nepali folk, modern, and duet music. His influence and impact are felt throughout the nation, solidifying his status as a highly respected figure in the Nepalese entertainment industry. Mr. Sony’s exceptional abilities as a gifted arranger in the folk, modern, and duet genres have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the music industry of Nepal.

Guinness World Records

On 1 February 2018, his remarkable song, recognized as the “Most Vocal Solos in a Song Recording,” earned a prestigious spot in the Guinness World Records. This captivating melody, titled “MELANCHOLY,” showcased the immense talent of 365 Nepali Artists who lent their voices to create a masterpiece. Recorded at the esteemed Radio Nepal Studio in Singh Durbar, Kathmandu Nepal on 19 May 2016, this song not only mesmerized listeners but also contributed to the Sustainable Environment and Ecosystem Management (SEEM).

The grand musical concert, featuring this prominent song, was inaugurated by the esteemed National poet, Madhav Ghimire, in the presence of the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The significance of this composition was further highlighted when the Rt. Hon. President of Nepal, Bidya Devi Bhandari, released the 33 minutes and 49 seconds long masterpiece on 02 September 2017 in Kathmandu.

This extraordinary achievement not only showcases the immense talent of the artist but also serves as a testament to the power of music in promoting environmental sustainability. The hauntingly beautiful melody of “MELANCHOLY” has left an indelible mark on the hearts of listeners worldwide, making it a true masterpiece in the realm of music.

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Early Life and Education

Enhance your musical skills with a solid educational background in music arts. SLC from Bhairab Secondary School in Baglung, Nepal, and pursued intermediate studies in music arts.  Furthered education at Tribhuvan University, Ratna Rajyalaxmi Campus, to gain a comprehensive understanding of music theory and performance. Invest in your passion for music and take your talent to the next level with a strong educational foundation. He was raised in a family of middle-class status, with his father, Khadga Bahadur Biswakarma, and her mother, Khire kumari  Biswakarma.

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Some famous Songs are:-

•  Bottleko Panile
• Machha Tareko
• Seto Krimle
• Yekadashi Bazarma
• Gorakh Purko Salai
• Tetis Kilo Sun (Teej Song)
• Pahuileka Kasta hunthe (Teej Song)
• Saikal Kinna Jada (Teej Song)
• Tomba Piya Paxi
• Authi Hirako
• Authi Chino Chha
• Nakkali Teej
• Passport
• Timilai Samjhera
• Nidharaima Lekhesi
• Koili Chari
• Mahadev khait Mero Maya Chineko (Teej)
• Chahidaina Malai (Teej)
• Panipuri (Teej)
• Putali (Putali Nache Jhai Ghumauchheu)