KATHMANDU: Netaji indeed rules! The fun reggae tune from Joint Family Internationale — Netaji has mesmerised the Nepali music world for some time now. The proof is the Hero 17th Hits FM Music Awards 2070 BS. The new talent took away three Hits silver trophies at a star studded evening on September 20 at Army Officers’ Club, Bhadrakali.
The three-hour-long award ceremony started by awarding the eight-member-band with Best New Artist which opened the band’s door to triumph. They secured their name on Best Performance By A Group or Duo with vocal and Best Pop Composition titles too.
On receiving the third award, Sanjay Shrestha, guitarist and back-up vocalist, of the band expressed, “Even if we had received one award, we would have been happy. But we have won three today.” He also had a message to share, “Our netas should work for the interest of public, sacrificing their personal interests.”
But Mukti & Revival was not behind. The blues band too won three silver trophies — Best Rock Composition, Best Rock Vocal Performance and Pop/Rock Album Of The Year for the song Nagarkot from the album Sadhai Bhari.
And for Baanchhunjelilai — Ram Krishna Dhakal featuring Lata Mangeshkar — shone with two wins.
However, the hero of the event was the song Paaniko Phoka Jastai. The song won Record of the Year for singer Manoj Raj and Best Composition for Hari Lamsal. Raj also won the Best Male Vocal Performance for the same to which he remarked, “This is the first time that I got any kind of award in my 16 years of career. It is a big thing for me and there is a lot to do in the coming years.” He was holding the trophy with pride and satisfaction.
Paaniko Phoka Jastai proved to be auspicious as Rajina Rimal also won the Best Female Vocal Performance for the song. Rimal seemed nervous when she was handed the award, but it was composer Rajaure Santosh who cried on the stage after winning the Best Song Originally Recorded For A Motion Picture Soundtrack for Yo Mannai Usto for Lanka.
Such were the moments of excitement, thrill and ecstasy seen in the musicians who were recognised at this year’s Hits FM Award.
That was not all. Composer and singer CK Rasaili was honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award. Rasaili came on stage with his wife and granddaughter to receive the honour.
“I am speechless. And I am feeling very happy,” shared Rasaili, who has crafted songs like Premko Mala Pahirayidinchhu, Kanhile Kanhie, Timro Namle Bolaunda devoting his life to music.
At the same event late Jhalakman Gandharva was paid tribute for his contribution as a folk artiste. His sarangi tune Ama Le Sodhlan resounded along with Nepali traditional music, gypsy jazz, blues, funk, pop, folk, contemporary and reggae. The performers included Kutumba with Hari Maharjan, What The Funk We R Soul ‘D Out, Bishnu Chemjong to name a few.
The awards night was truly a conglomeration of Nepali music presented with excitement, fun and laughter.
The winners
Best New Artist :Joint Family Internationale: Netaji
Best Song Originally Recorded For A Motion Picture Soundtrack: Yo Mannai Usto for Lanka: Rajaure Santosh
Best Vocal Collaboration: Lata Mangeshkar and Ram Krishna Dhakal: Baanchhunjelilai
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Shreya Sotang: Yo Chhoriko Rupai
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: Lochan Rijal: Chetana
Best Performance By A Group or Duo With Vocal: Joint Family Internationale: Netaji
Folk Record Of the Year: Kamali Kanta Bhetuwal: Jhim Jhim Pareli
Best Pop Composition: Joint Family Internationale: Netaji
Best Rock Composition: Mukti & Revival: Nagarkot
Best Arrangement: Kiran Kandel: Baanchhunjelilai
Best Composition: Hari Lamsal: Paaniko Phoka Jastai
Best Rock Vocal Performance: Mukti & Revival: Nagarkot
Best Female Vocal Performance: Rajina Rimal: Paaniko Phoka Jastai
Best Male Vocal Performance: Manoj Raj: Paaniko Phoka Jastai
Pop / Rock Album Of The Year: Mukti & Revival: Sadhai Bhari
Album of the Year: Deep Shrestha — Yatra 2
Song of the Year: Yadav Kharel: Saarangeeko Taar
Record Of The Year: Manoj Raj: Paaniko Phoka Jastai
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