Full List of songs by Narayan Gopal

Narayan Gopal is known as one of the few singers in Nepal who had gained popularity by singing a very few songs. It is reported that, he had only sung a couple of hundred songs and most of them are hit songs.
Here is a list of songs I have collected so far by the singer. There are 120 songs in the list so far (out of 136 songs he had recorded - please comment which are the missing 16 songs, so that I can update the list). Although Narayan Gopal had given voice to more than 500 songs, only 137 songs were recorded. He was considered the first singer who took singing as a full-time career.

1. Aaja Bholi Dukhdaina Goda Maine Kando Teke Pani (Malati Magnale)
2. Aaja Bholi Harek Saajh
3. Aajai Ra Rati Ke Dekhe Sapana
4. Aakhako Bhaka Aakhaile
5. Aama Timilai Jangalbhari
6. Aljhechha Kyare Pachyauri
7. Ankha Chopi Na Rou
8. Aparadha Gare Anjanama
9. Bachi Dinchhu Timrai Nimti
10. Bahini Ko Daya Chha Bhane
11. Basi Ramro Deurali
12. Bho Bho Nasodha
13. Bichhod Ko Pida Nasaki Khapna
14. Bipana Nabhai Bachidine
15. Birahi Maya Adhuro Rahayo Birsanu Kasari
16. Biratao Chino Bira Ko Santan
17. Birsera Jau Kasari Aaja
18. Birsera Pheri Malai Nahera
19. Bujhanai Sakina Timile
20. Chhoriko Janma Hareko Karma
21. Chinari Hamro Dherai Purano Bhaye
22. Chumera Pana Bhari
23. Duita Phool Deurali Ma
24. E Kancha Thattaima
25. E Malai Maya Garchu
26. Euta Mancheko Mayale Kati
27. Galti Hajara Hunchhan
28. Ghar Ta Mero
29. He Chyanti Nani Kasto
30. Himal Sari Ma agli Rahechhu
31. Janmanu Parchha Hareka Manisa
32. Janmera Kokhama Kasaiko
33. Jeevan Dekhi Dherai Dherai Nai Thakera
34. Jhareko Pata Jhai Bhayo Ujada
35. Jharyo Jindagi Phutyo Jindagi
36. Jhutha Pani Yati Mitho Bolera
37. Jindagani Goretoma Ghama
38. Jiwan Dekhi Dherai
39. Jiwanako Hareka Modama
40. Jun Phool Maile
41. Kahile Kahi Ma Haschhu
42. Kasari Ma Bhule K Ma Ma Bhule
43. Kasturi Hai Basa
44. Kati Ramro Desha Hamro
45. Kehi Chotale Gyani Hunchha
46. Kehi Mitho Baat Gara
47. Kina Naboleko Laula Maya Bhaneko
48. Lau Suna Ma Bhanchu
49. Luku Luku Lagyo Malai (with Tara Devi)
50. Ma Kasari Bhanu Yo
51. Ma Mare Pani
52. Ma Ta Lali
53. Madhumasako Yo Dilako Baga
54. Maile Gayeko Gitama
55. Malai Chodi Mero
56. Malai Jindagi Yo Lagdachha
57. Malai Maf Garideu Mera Lobhi Nazar
58. Malai Na Sodha Kahan
59. Manchheko Maya Yaha Kholako
60. Mandirma Chha Ki Murtima Maya
61. Mata Lali Gurasha Bhayechhu
62. Mauna Chhu Aashu Pie
63. Maya Garneko
64. Mayako Aadharama Samjhauta
65. Mera Gita Ma Ubheko
66. Mera Sabai Rata Aba
67. Mero Aakha Bhijaune
68. Mero Aakhalai Rakhane
69. Mero Behosi Aaja Mero
70. Mero Geet Merai Paratibimba Hoina
71. Mero Jowana Laijau
72. Mero Katha Khali Pinjadama
73. Mero Yo Gitama Juna
74. Mohani Lagla Hai
75. Paap Punya Kasale Garyo
76. Pahada Ko Mathi Mathi
77. Pahadako Mathi Mathi
78. Parkhi Base Aaula Bhani
79. Parkhi Basen Aaula
80. Pipalaile Paluwa Pherana
81. Piuda Piudai Jindagi
82. Piunda Piundai Jindagi Yo
83. Pokhiyera Ghamko Jhulka
84. Premako Mala Pahirai Diye
85. Preyasi Ka Yaad Haru
86. Priyasika Yaadharu
87. Sabaile Rijhau Bhanda
88. Sagara Bhari Chhati Chirai
89. Sanai Hurima Baishako Sapana
90. Sandhai Bhari Ma Hasi
91. Sara Dina Arulai Bade
92. Saunako Jhari Bani
93. Shikhara Bhane Kaha
94. Siri ma siri
95. Sraddhako Phool Chadai
96. Swargaki Rani Mayaki Khani
97. Timi Deu Ya Nadeu
98. Timi Ek Phool Hau Bhane
99. Timi Jun Rahar Le
100. Timi Jun Rahar Le Mama
101. Timilai Bhulda Akalo Bhayechhu
102. Timilai Dekhda Rahara
103. Timilai Ma Ke Bhanu
104. Timile Malai Samjhane
105. Timile Pani Ma Jastai
106. Timile Vaneka Sara Deva Chhoyera
107. Timro Jasto Mutu
108. Timro Jasto Mutu Mero Pani
109. Timro Maanama Lukeko Kura
110. Yaha Bachne Hara Jiwanalai
111. Yasai Gari Bitaidinchhu
112. Yati Chokho Yati Mitho
113. Yati Dherai Maya Dee
114. Ye Kanchha Thattai Yo Baisa
115. Ye Malai Maya Garchhau
116. Yeti Dherai Maya Diyee
117. Yo Kasto Byatha Ho Maanama
118. Yo Mausam Yo Hariyali
119. Yo Mutulai Kasari
120. Yo Samjhine Maan Cha 

More songs - Malati Mangale Musical songs - Jaga Lamka Chamka He Nawajawan Ho Narayan Gopal would hardly sing in films but when he did the film would be a blockbuster. - Hijo Aaja Bholi (1968) - Parivartan (1971) - Man Ko Bandh (1974) - Sindoor (1980) - Badlido Aakash (1983) - Lahure (1998) - Chot (1990) - Kosheli (1990) - Chino (1991) - Maya (1991) - Kanchhi (1991) - Dakshina (1994) Narayan Gopal was awarded several national honours which include (all dates in Bikram Sambat): -Best Composition (Radio Nepal) – 2023 B.S. -Best Singer (Radio Nepal) – 2024 B.S. -Ratna Record Award – 2039 B.S. -Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, Fourth – 2033 B.S. -Indra Rajya Laxmi Award – 2040 B.S. -Chhinalata Award – 2044 B.S. -Jagadamba Shree – 2045 B.S. -Urbashi Rang Award – 2047 B.S. -Trishakti Patta, Third – 2048 B.S. (posthumously) -Narayan gopal singing award-1969 -Maha Ujwaol Rastradeep awards from the President of Nepal on 2021 (posthumously)

'Malai Nasodha ...' was written on a cigarette packet found on the street

According to musician Deepak Jangam: Lyricist Hari Bhakta Katuwal wrote the lyrics of 'Malai Nasodha Kaha Dukha Ghau' on a cigarette packet paper found on the street at Kamaladi. The well known lyricist then handed over the paper to Deepak Jangam, Narayan Gopal, Ambar Gurung and Shanti Thatal to compose the music. Later, Narayan Gopal decided to compose the music to the song and sang it in his own voice. The song is one of the most popular songs of Narayan Gopal.

Jangam says Hari Bhakta Katuwal was one and the only lyrics who used to write lyrics in consideration with the meter of music and the tunes. He told, he hasn't met another lyricist of that level yet.

It is going to be the 83rd birth anniversary of Lyricist Hari Bhakta Katuwal in July 2, 2018. He had died in his 40s (in 2037 BS).

Katuwal is popular for his simple but meaningful poems. Songs like Daali Daalima, Pokhiyera Ghaam ko Jhulka and Malai Nasodha Kaha Dukchha Ghaau are some of the most popular songs of the lyricist.

Baa!
Pathshala janna ma
Itihaas padayienchha tyaha mareka dinharuko

translates into:

Dad!
I won't to to school
they teach history of the days that have already died.

***
Mann ta phalamkai bhaye asal hunchha
Na ghaat pratighaat
ma runchha
Na sayapatri ra babari le mann chhunchha
Mann ta phalamkai bhaye asal hunchha

Born in Assam, India, Katuwal migrated to Kathmandu because of the flooding in Assam.

Katuwal’s some famous works include — Yo jindagi khai k jindagi, Badnaam mera ye aankhaharu (collection of poem and songs), Spastikaran (story collection), Hari Bhaktaka Rachanaharu (poetry, songs and muktak collection). Apart from the written works, 36 of his songs have also been recorded.