Prem Raja Mahat

Personal life

Prem Raja Mahat was born in Dhorphirdi, Tanahun, Nepal. He lost both of his parents when he was very young; his mother at the age of seven and his father at the age of nine. He married Kabita Mahat in 1987.

Mahat plays the sarangi, madal, and harmonium, the first two of which are indigenous Nepalese instruments. Because of his contribution towards Nepali folk music, he has earned recognition among the Nepali people.

In 2022, singer Rekha Shah accused Mahat for stealing her song Simsime Panima, which was sung by the two of them. Shah filed a petition in Music Nepal where she claimed she is the lyricist and the producer of the song therefore holds the copyright of the song, but Mahat did not gave her the credits, and released it as it were only his work. She also claimed she originally sang the song solo on Radio Nepal singing competition, where she met Mahat, who requested her to sing it together and release it.

Selected discography Mahat has released over 59 albums, and many singles. Only a small number of his albums are represented in the list below.

Aakasaima Joon Hiunchuli Ma Hiun Mutu Ko Dhadkan Gaaumai Ramailo Phool Phulyo Sanhila Mayale Taana Rasile Bajho Khetma Panko Paat, Vol. 1 Sannani Simsime Panima Salaiko Paataile Phool Fulyo Sahila Dautari Chari Himalma Trisulima Bhel Bandipuraima