Aruna Lama | |
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अरुणा लामा | |
Born | Mungpoo, Darjeeling, British India | 9 September 1945
Died | 4 February 1998 | (aged 52)
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 1952–1998 |
Notable work | Pohor Saal Khusi, Eh Kancha Malai Sunko Tara |
Title | Nightingale of the Hills |
Spouse |
Saran Pradhan
(m. 1963; died 1974) |
Children | 2 |
Awards | Prabala Gorkha Dakshina Bahu (1996) |
Aruna Lama (9 September 1945 – 4 February 1998) was an Indian-born Nepali language singer from Darjeeling. She is popularly known as 'Nightingale of the Hills'. She sang hundreds of Nepali songs, including some for Nepali film, and left an indelible mark as one of the best singers in Nepali music.