About
Popularized as the “Nightingale of the Hills,” Aruna Lama (1945-1998) started singing at the early age of seven; by the age of 11 she would win a music competition, catching the attention of Ambar Gurung, the person who would groom her with her musical talent.
Aruna Lama had to take a hiatus from her musical career after she got married to Saran Pradhan in 1963. She had taken up teaching. After her husband died in 1974, she struggled through many difficulties, however, she was convinced to return to music after persuasion from many well-known artists, including the likes of Karma Yonzon, Gopal Yonzon, Ambar Gurung, Shanti Thatal, Narayan Gopal, Mani Kamal Chettri, Dibya Khaling and many more.
During her time in the music industry, she released numerous songs like “Pohor Saal Khusi,” “Eh Kancha,” “Ma Aankhaima,” and “Chautarima.” It wasn’t until 2019 she got conferred with Nepal Ratna, Mahaujjwal Rashtradeep Award (Suprabal Janasewa Shree Tritiya) for her contribution to promoting Nepali music around the world.
