Himal Gautam known widely as Himal Sagar (; born 24 October 1980) is a Nepalese pop and modern singer, music composer and lyricist. He released his first original music album ‘Relation’ in September 2003. Of the 8 songs in the album, ‘Na Maile Lekhe, Na Unle Lekhin’ was one of the massive hits of that year. Since then, he has released 7 solo music albums whilst working on various collection albums as singer, songwriter and composer. Sagar alongside Ram Krishna Dhakal toured Europe in 2016 for musical events. Sagar was on a music tour in Europe, Australia, Canada and other countries as part of his World Music Tour for 2020.
Early life
Himal was born in Eastern region of Nepal – Baniyani – 4, Jhapa. He completed his School Leaving Certificate from Shree Laxmi Ma. Vi., Baniyai-4, Jhapa. He continued his further education in Mechi Multiple Campus, Bhadrapur, Jhapa affiliated to Tribhuvan University. He is one of 7 siblings and the only one to involve in music.
Discography Relation (2003) For You (2006) Tyo Din (2008) Tell Me (2011) Last (2012, compilation) Kahani (2013) True Love (2013, compilation) Fulee (2014) 24 Oct (2016) Timro Choli ko Tunama (2017) – Solo Track I am Sorry (2017) – Solo Track Maya Ta (2017) – Solo Track Bhanne Garthe (2018) – Solo Track Parkhina Garo Bho (2018) – Solo Track Baja (2018) – Solo Track Kafal Ko Danaa (2019) – Solo Track A Maya (2019) – Solo Track A Hora Maya (2023) – Duet Aaha Kati Ramri (2023) – Duet Mai Raja Timi Rani (2023) – Duet Aaha Maya (आहा माया) (2023) – Duet
Awards Year Award Category Result Ref. 2009 Kalika Music Award Best Vocal Male Pop 2004 Machhapuchhre FM Dhuk Dhuki Pop Award Best male Vocal 2017 Kalika FM music award Best pop music 2019Young Mind Entertainment awardBest Male Singer 2023Bindabasini Music AwardBest Duet singers 2024 Genius Music Award Best Pop Singer 2024Radio Kantipur National Music AwardBest Pop Singer 2024Natikaji Rastriya Samman Tatha PuraskarNational Music Award
Philanthropy Himal Sagar has participated in various social activities so as to generate fund for various causes. Notably, a fund raiser to build 1000 homes for those displaced due to the Nepal Earthquake of 2015 organized by NRNA Oman in the occasion of New Year 2016. Similarly, he also performed in charity event in Cyprus. In addition, he also donated various stationary materials to the disabled children at Aapanga Baal Sikshya Sarokar Kendra in the year 2017.
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