Hearty Condolences to Kumar Kancha

Zindagi Ko Ke Bhar Cha Ra…
The sound still echoes even after its singer passed away on Monday, 17 Jan 2011 at in Raheja Hospital, India. He couldn’t withstand the illness for more than seven months being bedridden in the hospital. A a massive heart attack this morning took life of this veteran singer of Nepal. Finally, he had to lose his struggle with life.

Kanchha, born in then Calcutta in Dec 13 1957, lived with his wife and two sons. He has sang in more than 100 Nepali movies and has also acted in movies like ‘Lahure’, and ‘Koseli’. His famous songs ;

Zindagi Ko Ke Bhar Ra Chara
Batasile Udai Lagyo… (Chino)
Amai Le Bhanthe… (Saino)
Dhalkena Dhalkena… (Lok Pop)

Kancha who started his music career at the age of eleven from Kolkatta had to end everything at the age of 53.

Kumar Kancha initially started his career from Indian Music Industry. He was also born in India while his father Man Bahadur Shah had been to India leaving Dailekh in terms of job. It took a great effort from Kancha to be established in the music industry and he has given some greatest hits of all time. In his music career, he has contributed more than thousand songs (more than 100 songs in Nepali) in almost thirty five different languages.

Several efforts were made from the Music Industry people and his admirers to help this singer after he pleaded for financial support. Among others Namrata Shrestha, one of the popular actors of Nepal organized an evening for Kumar Kancha to raise funds for his treatment. With approx. of three hundred audience for the event, she managed to collect almost three lakhs (3, 00,000 NRS) for the cause. Several other campaigns such as donations from non-resident Nepalis, SMS initiatives etc. were also initiated to help this singer fight for his life. Everyone wanted him to be back on the stage with his songs again!

Although he is no longer with us, his music will always remain with us, help others live and rejoice.

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