Rohit John Chettri, also known as RJC, is a singer, musician, music producer, lyricist and guitarist from Kathmandu.[1][2]

Rohit John Chettri
Rohit John Chettri with his guitar at Fort Worth, TX, United States
Born
Rohit Chettri

(1991-04-12) April 12, 1991 [3]
Kathmandu, Nepal
NationalityNepali
CitizenshipNepal
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, music producer, music composer, restaurateur
Known forSinger, songwriter
Parents
  • Robin John Chettri (father)
  • Reema Shrestha Chettri (mother)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • drums
  • piano
  • keyboard
  • guitar
Years active2013–present
Websitewww.rohitjohnchettri.com

Early life

Chettri's father was a music lover, and they used to play musical instruments like guitar and harmonium together when his father would come back home in the evening after work.[4]

When he was seven years old, he took part in an inter-school competition where he had to choose to either dance, sketch or sing, Chettri sang a song of Karna Das called "Jindagi ko k bharosa".[5] According to Chettri, this is when he realized he would become a singer-songwriter[6][7] In class 9, he formed a band with his friends called "Derailed" where he was the vocalist and drummer.[8] After class 10, or SLC, Chettri started performing at various pubs, bars and private events.[7][8]

In 2011, he started working at Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory.[5]

Breakthrough

Chettri's song ‘Bistarai’ received more than a million views.[9][10]

Chettri played at pubs and bars to raise money for the production of his first album,[11] and two years after his YouTube breakthrough, Chettri released his first solo album, "Bistarai Bistarai" in September 2015.[12]

1974 AD

Chettri became a part of the Nepalese rock band 1974 AD in 2015 when Adrian Pradhan and Phiroj Shyagden left the band for personal reasons. Chettri was chosen to fill their spot.[12][13]

Together, the "new" 1974 AD released the album "Hazaar Sapana" in 2016.[14]

Album – "Hazaar Sapana"
Songs Released Date
Hazar Sapana 2016
Saani Ko 2016
Salghari 2016
Aru Kalo 2016
Bagdai Gareko 2016
Chaya 2016
Pathai deu na 2016
Timi Mero Ma Timro 2016

Solo albums

First Album "Bistarai Bistarai"

Album – "Bistarai Bistarai"
Song Year Released
Bistarai 2013
Timra Dui Ankhama 2014
Pani Paryo 2015
Timi Nai 2016
Sannani 2016
Sapani Ma 2016
Jani Jani 2016

Second Album "Jhari Pachi ko Indreni"[12]

Album – "Jhari Pachi ko Indreni"
Song Year Released
Har Saas 2018
Gunaso 2018
Kina Kina 2018
Birseko Chainau 2018
Dhungale 2018
Timilai Samjhi 2018
Nayan Ma 2018
Aankhama 2018

Third Album "Bidaai"[15]

Album – "Bidaai"
Song Released Date
Bidaai 2019
Chahana 2020

References

  1. ↑ Lyrics, Nepali Songs (2018-05-18). "Timra Dui Ankhama | Rohit John Chettri | Lyrics". Bless Nepal. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  2. ↑ Bureau, The Week. "Music and more music". My Republica. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
  3. ↑ "Rohit John Chettri biography".
  4. ↑ Republica (2017-02-24). "Music and more music – Rohit John Chettri". Glocal Khabar. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  5. 1 2 "Rohit John Chettri – Hot Shot". radiokantipur.com. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  6. ↑ Chettri, Rohit John, Time and Progress, retrieved 2020-03-11
  7. 1 2 "Living The Dream: Rohit John Chettri". TNM. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  8. 1 2 Partynepal. "Artist of the month: Rohit John Chettri – Party Nepal". www.partynepal.com. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  9. ↑ Lyrics, Nepali Songs (2018-05-18). "Timi Nai | Rohit John Chettri | Lyrics". Bless Nepal. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  10. ↑ Republica. "5 things about Rohit John Chettri". My Republica. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  11. ↑ "Living The Dream: Rohit John Chettri". TNM. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  12. 1 2 3 "Rohit John Chettri Releases First Song From New Album 'Jhari Pachiko Indreni'". NeoStuffs. 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  13. ↑ "1974 AD: Adrian Pradhan Leaves, Rohit John Chettri & Prajjwal Mukhiya Join". NeoStuffs. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  14. ↑ "1974 AD presents Hazaar Sapana". The Himalayan Times. 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  15. ↑ "Bidaai Lyrics – Rohit John Chettri | Lyrics, Chords, Mp3, Tabs, Music Video". NEPLYCH.COM. 2019-12-31. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
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