Deepak Bajracharya Biography: Life, Career, Songs, Awards & Family

From the Patan stage of the late 1980s to sold-out “Man Magan Nights” across the world, here is the verified story of one of Nepal’s best-loved pop-rock voices.

🎤 Singer · Composer · Guitarist📍 Patan, Lalitpur⏱ 7 min read🗓 Updated October 2026

Written and fact-checked against Nepali news outlets (Kathmandu Post, Kantipur, Himalayan Times, Rising Nepal) and artist profiles.

The Deepak Bajracharya biography reads like a history of modern Nepali pop. Born in the Newar heartland of Patan, he rose in the 1990s with Latin-flavoured hits such as Oh Amira and Kali Kali, stepped back for a few years, and then returned with the folk-fusion anthem Man Magan, a song that reintroduced him to a new generation. This guide covers his early life, career milestones, awards, discography, tours and family in one place.

Deepak Bajracharya at a Glance

Early Life and Education

Deepak Bajracharya was born in Patan, Lalitpur, in a traditional Newar community, and he still lives there with his family. He completed his schooling at Arniko Boarding School and enrolled in a commerce degree at Patan Multiple Campus, but left before finishing it to pursue music.

His first public solo performance came in 1988, when he sang Chhodi Gayo Priye at the city hall. Early on he sang for hours without formal technique, until veteran musician Deep Shrestha warned him about straining his voice and introduced him to proper vocal registers.

Career Journey

The 1990s: a new pop-rock voice

Bajracharya began his professional journey in 1990 as a member of the band Lituluns and released his debut album Assai Assma the same year. A string of radio favourites followed, including Samjhi Baschu, Kali Kali, Mayalu, Jhyalbata and Ritu. Oh Amira, with its Latin-style rhythm and Spanish-guitar feel, carried his name beyond Nepal.

2000s: stardom, tours and a pause

After founding Royaltone Records, he released Geet (2000), Asar (2002) and Jhumi Jhumi (2004), and became a fixture on stage across Nepal and abroad. He has said that for nearly two decades he treated music more like a hobby than a career, and that he became far more disciplined after turning 40. He also briefly tried living in the United States with his family but chose to return home to his community and music.

2010s onward: folk fusion and reinvention

Later work leaned into Nepali folk and ethnic instruments, such as the madal, dhime, bansuri and sarangi, blended with contemporary pop. In 2023 he launched “Project Najeek” (tagline: “A step closer to you”), a campaign aimed at bringing musicians and audiences closer, and released the folk single Kancho Maya, featuring Manish Gandarbha on sarangi.

Man Magan: The Song That Defined His Comeback

Released in 2018, Man Magan fuses vocal stylings from western Nepal with Newar cultural imagery. The video concept came from his daughter Cherisa, who felt the song sounded like a festival in itself. By 2019 the video had passed 18 million YouTube views, and the song was later recorded in Hindi and Nepal Bhasa versions. At the 23rd Hits FM Music Awards it won Record of the Year.

Watch “Man Magan”, Deepak Bajracharya’s most popular music video.

“Man Magan has become another milestone in my career.” — Deepak Bajracharya, Kathmandu Post (2019)

Career Timeline

1. 1988Sings his first solo song, “Chhodi Gayo Priye”, at the city hall.
2. 1990Joins the band Lituluns and releases debut album Assai Assma.
3. 1997 – 2003Wins Hits FM, Aaha and Taal music awards; named Malta International Icon (2003).
4. 2000Becomes Managing Director of Royaltone Records.
5. 2007US tour; judge on Nepali Tara season 2.
6. 2011US tour as social ambassador for Nepal Tourism Year 2011; releases On Rush.
7. 2015Performs relief concerts after the Nepal earthquake.
8. 2018Europe tour; releases Wara Para and Man Magan.
9. 2020Man Magan wins Record of the Year at the 23rd Hits FM Music Awards.
10. 2022 – 2023Australia tour (Nov 2022), Japan tour and “Project Najeek” (2023).
11. 2025 – 2026Concerts in Kalimpong (Jan 2025), Panchthar (Feb 2025) and “Man Magan Night” in Wollongong, Australia (9 Mar 2026).

Most Popular Songs

Discography

Release years follow the most widely cited artist profiles; sources occasionally differ by a year.

Awards and Recognition

Tours and Recent Concerts

• US Tour 2007 (1 Sept – 15 Nov), including the Midwest America convention in Atlanta
• US Tour 2011 as social ambassador for Nepal Tourism Year 2011
• Europe Tour 2018: Oslo, Hamburg and Helsinki
• Australia Tour 2022 (6 – 26 Nov), multiple cities
• Japan Tour 2023
• Kalimpong Municipality Fest, India (January 2025)
• Fidim, Panchthar (February 2025): his first visit to the district with The Rhythm Band
• “Man Magan Night”, Wollongong, Australia (9 March 2026)

The current line-up of The Rhythm Band includes Firoj Bajracharya and Rojan Kayastha (guitars/bass), Ricky Shakya (drums and percussion) and Bicky Shakya (bass). Their shows weave Newar dhime drumming, Lakhe dance and other traditional elements into the setlist.

Television and Social Work

Bajracharya served as a judge on season 2 of the singing reality show Nepali Tara (2007) and co-hosts The Musical Medicine Show (TMMS) with his daughter Cherisa. In 2011 he supported Nepal Cancer Relief Society charity events in the United States, and after the 2015 earthquake he performed concerts and fundraisers for relief and reconstruction.

Personal Life

He is married to Amira Bajracharya and has two children, daughter Cherisa and son Deon. Cherisa is closely involved in his creative work, from video concepts to TV. Bajracharya has said music has given him a comfortable life: a home, good schooling for his children and financial stability. His exact net worth has not been publicly disclosed, so figures online should be treated as estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: Kathmandu Post (2019 interview), Kantipur (Jan–Feb 2025), Rising Nepal / Gorkhapatra, The Himalayan Times, Radio Kantipur and Hits FM award coverage, Visit Wollongong event listing, and artist profiles. Facts are updated as of October 2026; details may change as new releases and concerts are announced.