Born in Calcutta, India; his family returned to Nepal when he was three months old
Arun Thapa
Deceasedअरुण थापा
Also known as Arun Thapa Magar
Singer-songwriter whose song Reetu Haruma Timi Hariyali Basant was voted among the BBC's top 10 most popular songs of all time
About
Arun Thapa was born in Calcutta. He grew up in Nepal from a young age. He began singing in 1970. His romantic song “Reetu Haruma Timi Hariyali Basant” became one of the best-loved songs in Nepali music.
In 2003, the BBC ran a poll around the world. Over half a million people in 165 countries took part. His song was ranked the seventh most popular song of all time. This was a remarkable result for a song sung in Nepali.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1952-01-06
- Birthplace
- Calcutta, India
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 1999-07-22
Career & life timeline
- 1952
- 1970
Began his singing career
- 1999
Died in Kathmandu at age 47
- 2003
His song "Reetu Haruma Timi Hariyali Basant" was named the 7th most popular song of all time in a BBC poll
Achievements
"Reetu Haruma Timi Hariyali Basant" ranked 7th in a BBC global poll of the most popular songs of all time
2003Poll of more than 500,000 people across 165 countries
Last updated: 2026-09-06