Bhakta Raj Acharya, a celebrated singer and composer known as Bhajan Siromani, breathed his last on Monday. He was 82. In the wake of the news, many notable figures and celebrities took to their social media to remember the singer and offered their condolences to his family.
Renowned for his contribution to the Nepali music industry and his deep, soulful voice, Acharya died on his way to Mediciti Hospital, Lalitpur, after a sudden decline in his health. He was being rushed to the hospital by his son Swaroop Raj Acharya and composer Hari Lamsal when he passed away.
Acharya’s music, spanning nearly 400 songs, including hits like “Mutu Jalirahechha” and “Jaha Chhan Buddhaka Ankha,” has left a lasting impact on the hearts of many. His unique blend of traditional Nepali music with spiritual hymns earned him the affectionate title of Bhajan Siromani.
Following the announcement of his passing, tributes have poured in from across the music industry, political leaders, and fans, all sharing their grief and commemorating his extraordinary contributions to Nepali music and culture.
Prachanda’s Pays Tribute
PM Prachanda took to social media to express his deep sadness over the loss of Bhakta Raj Acharya. In his message, the Prime Minister stated, “I am deeply saddened by the passing away of senior singer and musician Bhakta Raj Acharya at the age of 82. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family and relatives while expressing high respect for his contribution in the field of Nepali music.”
वरिष्ठ गायक एवं सङ्गीतकार भक्तराज आचार्यको ८२ वर्षमा भएको निधनप्रति गहिरो दुख व्यक्त गर्दछु। नेपाली सङ्गीत क्षेत्रमा उहाँले पुर्याउनुभएको योगदानको उच्च सम्मान व्यक्त गर्दै शोकसन्तप्त परिवार र आफन्तमा गहिरो समवेदना प्रकट गर्दछु। pic.twitter.com/CkTfBQgabt
— ☭ Comrade Prachanda (@cmprachanda) February 27, 2024
KP Oli
Kamal Thapa
Rabi Lamichhane
भजन शिरोमणि भक्तराज आचार्यको निधनले स्तब्ध छु। नेपाली संगीत क्षेत्रमा उहाँकाे याेगदान अतुलनिय छ।
रहरै रहरमा कुनै दिन उहाँको गित गुनगुनाउने धृष्टता गरेको थिएं।आज भारी मनले यहि गित श्रद्धाञ्जली स्वरुप अर्पण गर्दै नेपाली संगीत जगतका यी अजर-अमर सर्जकप्रति श्रद्धाञ्जली अर्पण गर्दछु। pic.twitter.com/QZzHqIQPJY— Rabi Lamichhane (@hamrorabi) February 26, 2024
Gagan Thapa
Madan Krishna Shrestha
Hari Bansha Acharya
Manisha Koirala
Prem Raja Mahat
Manoj Gajurel
Ananda Karki
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Rajesh Payal Rai
Harka Sampang
गायक भक्तराज आचार्यको निधनको खबरले अति दु:खी बनायो ! वहाँको बास स्वर्गलोकमा रहोस् ! अल्विदा सर ! pic.twitter.com/TKpRZPJHL1
— Hark Sampang A revolution (@hark_sampang) February 27, 2024
Sanjaya Shrestha
Shiva Mukhiya (The Axe Band)
Deepak Bajracharya
Sunita Dulal
Komal Oli
Prashna Shakya
Pramod Kharel
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Ratan Subedi
Shiva Pariyar
Milan Chams
Kunti Moktan
Sushil Bishwakarma
Fans
Heartfelt condolences…! 💐💐
May your soul rest in peace in heaven 🙏🏻
You will continue to live in our heart and memories.
Thank you for enriching our lives with soulful songs and music.😌😌😌#BhaktaRajAcharya #Legend pic.twitter.com/NNLlhSEKxB— Zyeban (@ZyebanXetry) February 26, 2024
हजार सपनाहरुको माया लागेर आउॅंछ…….
हार्दिक श्रद्धान्जली !
भजन शिरोमणी भक्तराज आचार्य #bhaktarajacharya pic.twitter.com/I5MRZ8mPb5— 🇳🇵Chakra P. Upadhyay (@PrasadChak17) February 26, 2024
भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली 🙏🌸
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss! The departed soul will be in my prayers.#BhaktaRajAcharya #BhajanSiromani #BhajanSamrat #RoyalBhimsenArtworks pic.twitter.com/GmKtA2IGEs— Rajan Bhusal (@rajanbhusal77) February 26, 2024
अल्झें कहीँ त के भो बाटो भुलेको छैन।💔
हार्दिक श्रद्धाञ्जली 🙏#RIP #BhaktarajAcharya pic.twitter.com/N17WYeek6F— Ashish Subedi (@AshishSubedi15) February 26, 2024
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