Prakash Saput
Prakash Bishwakarma, better known as Prakash Saput (Nepali: प्रकाश सपुत) is a Nepalese singer, composer, model, and actor, known for his contribution towards Nepali folk music. He is known for raising social and political awareness through his music. He gained recognition from the masses with the song Bola Maya in 2018.[1][2] Since then he has produced numerous hit folk songs raising his status as one of the most popular singer in Nepal and Nepali diaspora worldwide.[3][4] He made his debut in Nepali movie with Pardesi 2 (2023) which was commercially successful and appeared in socio-drama Purna Bahadur ko Sarangi (2024) which broke many records at the box office and went on to become the highest-grossing Nepali movie of all time. Personal lifePrakash Saput comes from a Dalit family, because of which he experienced caste-related discrimination in his early life. Since his childhood, he has enjoyed singing and dancing in local occasions in his village. When he was a kid, he wanted to be an actor. His childhood favourite actor was Dilip Rayamajhi; seeing him, he wanted to become an actor. He also worked as a RJ for Dhaulagiri FM, where he hosted a program called Just for You, where his responsibilities involved writing and presenting plays, as well as recording and mixing audio. He eventually relocated to Kathmandu, where he was able to pursue his singing career.[1] He has changed the surname to "Saput" as a rebellious action to eradicate the caste discrimination in society and to become a catchy among the audiences. Prakash is married and lives with his wife, Bindu Bohara, and their two kids in Kathmandu. They initially faced challenges to their marriage due to inter-caste marriage.[5] CareerSaput released his debut album in 2011. Gari Khana Deu, his first song, was about social issues. However, his first release was Musu Musu Na Hasa, which was a folk song.[4] Nearly a decade later, he gained recognition by a mass audience with the release of songs like Dohori Battle in 2018,[6] Bola Maya in 2018,[7] Galbandi Chyatiyo in 2019,[8] Phuteka Chura in 2020,[9] Mero Pani Haina Ra Yo Desh in 2021,[3] Kura Bujhna Parcha (2021),[10] Pir in 2022,[11][12] and Sakambari in 2023.[13] HonorsSaput was appointed by the Nepal Tourism Board as Goodwill Ambassador for (Gandaki Province) for Visit Nepal 2020.[14] In 2021, Saput was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) of Nepal Government.[15] Saput was also awarded with Janasewa Shri by Government of Nepal in 2022 for his outstanding contribution to Nepali music.[16] Partial discographyAll songs are credited as singer unless otherwise noted.
FilmographyCredited as an actor, unless otherwise noted. Key
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