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Gopal Yonzon Biography, Age, Death, Height, Weight, Family, Caste, Wiki & More

Updated On : August 25, 2017

Short Biography

Gopal Yonzon was an accomplished Singer, Musician, and Composer of Nepali music. He was born on 26th August 1943 in Darjeeling, Bengal Presidency, British India.

Gopal Yonzon Complete Bio & Career

Gopal Yonzon was one of the most renowned Nepalese Singers, better known for his Patriotic and movie songs. He was famous for his diversity as a singer and gave voice to lyrics of various categories and genres.

He started his career as a flutist and recorded his first musical composition in 1964. His work was encouraged by themes like romantic, spiritual, patriotic, womanhood, environment and so on. He also authored books such as Sangeetanjali-Music course Book for Intermediate College and Geet Manjari-Book & Tape for songs for children up to the age of 10.

The soulful artist was given several awards in his lifetime, some of them being:  Best Musician in the category Flautist (Darjeeling) in the years 1962,1963 and 1964, Best Music Director (Darjeeling) in 1965, 1966 and 1967, Priya Award for 25 years dedicated outstanding contribution to Nepali Music in 1995.

He also has two Honors in his name; Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu III (1994) AND Coronation Medal of Nepal (1974). He got married to Renchin in 1968 and had three children.

Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

Gopal Yonzon died on 20-05-1997 at the age of 53 in Delhi, India. He died because of complications, which came in between his treatment of Jaundice.

DEATHDAY 20 May,1997 (Tuesday)
DEATH PLACE Delhi
DEATH COUNTRY India

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Gopal Yonzon Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Gopal Yonzon was 53 years 8 months & 25 days old age.