Prolific Singer

Oli has earned name and fame through her characteristic songs

By KABI ADHIKARI

When singing songs in a melodious voice, she used to attract a fair number of crowd two decades ago. And in this period, she has managed to reach new heights. She is non other than Komal Oli. The success she has earned as a singer was because of her struggle since childhood. She did not know that she would one day achieve such success in this field. Komal Oli, today, has a wide herd of fan following and is already an established female singer.

In her mid-30s, Oli who hails from Dang is gifted with mellow voice and elegance for singing. Her talent in music field is fertile and nurtured. On her early age she used to sing many songs that would catch the attention of many people. Without feeling shy, she used to sing songs in front of teachers, friends and so on. The environment of her family was very appropriate. Her father and mother both were instrumental in encouraging her. Furthermore her friends and families also encouraged her to sing songs.

This inspiration led her to participate in school level contests. Oli gave a speech in essay competition at her school when she was studying in grade five (2039 B.S.). She won the first prize. Then she was invited to visit almost all major districts of Nepal by then government minister. That was when she first came to Kathmandu. She got good opportunity to travel to many more cities at that time. The competition made her talent known beyond her family and school. The trend of participating in more other contests started and she began bagging more and more awards in her school life.

In 2044 B.S she again got an opportunity to come to Kathmandu to record folk songs at Radio Nepal. During that contest, she obtained second position. This was the time when she felt very proud with herself as a young lady of Dang. The popularity of her first song 'Raptiko Jharana,' profoundly changer her career dynamic. The album was brought out by Music Nepal to the market.

Fortunately in 2047 BS she was invited to participate in Japan for debating program where she was selected for special prize among 48 international participants. The moment was also very especial in her life.

Though she used to participate in various contests and programs, she was not yet established till then. However, after having involved in this sector for 19 years, she is now a well-known figure. But she claims she is not satisfied. "I am improving my way of singing", said Oli. The music has become an integral part of her life. Without music, her life has no value, she says. Although she has taken up singing as a profession, she is not ready to call it a business.

Oli has already sung 12 dozen songs in films and already brought out 11 albums till now. Her latest album "Bihe Bhachhaina" (Not Married) has just come to the market. The sole purpose of this album is to inform about the condition of women in this society who have already crossed the age to get married. It actually resembles the condition in her own life. Although she has already crossed the normal age for marrying of Nepalese women, Oli is still single. That's why I chose this topic "Bihe Bhachhaina".

Although she mostly sings folk songs and dohori songs, Oli has more interest in other genres, too. She is also a news reader of Radio Nepal and Nepal Televlision. She is also considered a role model for women in a country where the population of female are often repressed and discriminated against. As an active woman she might be the source of inspiration to all Neplease women.