Born in Ghoom Pahar, Darjeeling
Aruna Lama
Deceasedअरुणा लामा
Also known as Nightingale of the Hills
Singer known as the "Nightingale of the Hills," one of the most celebrated voices in Nepali music
About
Aruna Lama started singing at age seven. Her uncle encouraged her to sing. At just 11 years old, she won a national music contest. From 1958, she trained under the composer Amber Gurung.
Over more than 40 years, she became known as the “Nightingale of the Hills.” She recorded hundreds of songs, both on their own and for films. In 1996, the Government of Nepal honored her with the Prabala Gorkha Dakshina Bahu award.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1945-09-09
- Birthplace
- Ghoom Pahar, Darjeeling, British India
- Profession
- Singer
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 1998-02-04
Education
Darjeeling Government College
Arts
Career & life timeline
- 1945
- 1956
Won a music competition organised by the Gorkha Dukha Niwarak Sammelan at age 11
- 1958
Began formal training under composer Amber Gurung
- 1996
Received the Prabala Gorkha Dakshina Bahu from the Government of Nepal
- 1998
Died in Kathmandu at age 52
Awards & honours
Prabala Gorkha Dakshina Bahu
Last updated: 2026-09-06