Ryhaan Giri, a 22-year-old singer, became a recent sensational figure on the social media platform after contesting for the fourth season of Voice of Nepal is overwhelmed with the love and support of Bhutanese citizens
He cleared the blind audition round at Nepal’s biggest singing contest. Out of 16 singers who melodiously faced the battle round, Ryhaan won over a Nepali singer. He is among eight singers who will face the knockout round tomorrow in Nepal.
He performed the battle round, dressed in Bhutan’s national dress for men ‘gho’, and waved the national flag on the stage, exchanging flags with Nepal and strengthening people-to-people relations.
He said, “Wearing gho was the proudest moment for me and the best feeling of my life.”
He also claimed that realizing the love and support from people for representing Bhutan only made him feel special as a Bhutanese citizen.
He shared that not many people in Nepal knew much about the tiny Himalayan country and its rich culture and tradition. Many curious people even laughed at him when he wore gho as they have never seen a man dressed that way. “I had a chance to speak up on Bhutan’s culture, tradition and driklam namzha (etiquette) to those curious people. When they understood it, they were amused by where I come from,” said the 22-year-old.
“Moreover, I understood the importance of being a Bhutanese citizen after a few days in Nepal,” added Ryhaan.
Ryhaan is from Samtse and his parents live in Thimphu. He’s back in the country to celebrate the Dassian festival with his family. However, he’s leaving for Nepal for the knockout round.
He expressed his wish to sing a Bhutanese song, either Misty Terrace’s Thimphu Babesa gi droba, Tharingsa ya-ma-so, or one of Sonam Wangchen’s songs if the organizers could manage some time.
He said that the voice of Nepal has a wide reach, and he is blessed to use the platform not only to sing but also to deliver a message of unity and positivity. “It’s amazing if I could bring the two countries closer through music and share a harmonious relation,” said Ryhaan.
He’s also a passionate song composer. He composed the title song of Samuuh’s Gangnam girl. He will also release his album ‘Bheejyo Sansaar’ and plans to compose a few original Bhutanese musics in the coming days.
It has been a plus point for Ryhaan Giri to contest in the Nepali singing competition as he can also read and write Nepali. “Thanks to my grandfather Tara Giri for being a big influence on my Nepali writing career.”
As a child, he grew up listening to Bhutanese songs and he believes that music knows no barrier. He also listens to Russian, French, and Japanese alternative underground music. He also loves Baby Boomer, a band of Bhutanese singers.
His take on Bhutanese artists appearing on an international platform will make the country more visible. He said, “It’s a great move that our country is opening up and the Bhutanese music industry is progressing faster with internet access.”
Although Ryhaan spent most of his time in neighboring states of India as a student studying in Kalimpong’s St. Augusten, Darjeeling’s North point, Calcutta’s St. Joseph, and Mumbai’s True school music, he said that his memory as a nursery and early learning days in Thimphu is as fresh as daisies.
He said, “Many don’t realize how blessed one is to be a Bhutanese, but once you go out of the country, the love for the country only deepens.”
Although Ryhaan Giri visited Nepal to try for a Kollywood movie role, he landed up participating in a singing contest as the movie script didn’t favor him. He also plans to return home, and try out some live singing opportunities on Bhutanese entertainment platforms.
He also has a band in Mumbai named ‘swing youth’
“Artists have the opportunity to explore bigger platforms and take our nation forward,” said Ryhaan Giri.
He’s clubbed in Nepal’s finest singer, Raju Lama who visited Bhutan in the past. His mentor even sang a Bhutanese song ‘Ja lam gi Azhi’ and shared his love and appreciation toward Bhutan and the people.
He cleared the blind audition round at Nepal’s biggest singing contest. Out of 16 singers who melodiously faced the battle round, Ryhaan won over a Nepali singer. He is among eight singers who will face the knockout round tomorrow in Nepal.
He performed the battle round, dressed in Bhutan’s national dress for men ‘gho’, and waved the national flag on the stage, exchanging flags with Nepal and strengthening people-to-people relations.
He said, “Wearing gho was the proudest moment for me and the best feeling of my life.”
He also claimed that realizing the love and support from people for representing Bhutan only made him feel special as a Bhutanese citizen.
He shared that not many people in Nepal knew much about the tiny Himalayan country and its rich culture and tradition. Many curious people even laughed at him when he wore gho as they have never seen a man dressed that way. “I had a chance to speak up on Bhutan’s culture, tradition and driklam namzha (etiquette) to those curious people. When they understood it, they were amused by where I come from,” said the 22-year-old.
“Moreover, I understood the importance of being a Bhutanese citizen after a few days in Nepal,” added Ryhaan.
Ryhaan is from Samtse and his parents live in Thimphu. He’s back in the country to celebrate the Dassian festival with his family. However, he’s leaving for Nepal for the knockout round.
He expressed his wish to sing a Bhutanese song, either Misty Terrace’s Thimphu Babesa gi droba, Tharingsa ya-ma-so, or one of Sonam Wangchen’s songs if the organizers could manage some time.
He said that the voice of Nepal has a wide reach, and he is blessed to use the platform not only to sing but also to deliver a message of unity and positivity. “It’s amazing if I could bring the two countries closer through music and share a harmonious relation,” said Ryhaan.
He’s also a passionate song composer. He composed the title song of Samuuh’s Gangnam girl. He will also release his album ‘Bheejyo Sansaar’ and plans to compose a few original Bhutanese musics in the coming days.
It has been a plus point for Ryhaan Giri to contest in the Nepali singing competition as he can also read and write Nepali. “Thanks to my grandfather Tara Giri for being a big influence on my Nepali writing career.”
As a child, he grew up listening to Bhutanese songs and he believes that music knows no barrier. He also listens to Russian, French, and Japanese alternative underground music. He also loves Baby Boomer, a band of Bhutanese singers.
His take on Bhutanese artists appearing on an international platform will make the country more visible. He said, “It’s a great move that our country is opening up and the Bhutanese music industry is progressing faster with internet access.”
Although Ryhaan spent most of his time in neighboring states of India as a student studying in Kalimpong’s St. Augusten, Darjeeling’s North point, Calcutta’s St. Joseph, and Mumbai’s True school music, he said that his memory as a nursery and early learning days in Thimphu is as fresh as daisies.
He said, “Many don’t realize how blessed one is to be a Bhutanese, but once you go out of the country, the love for the country only deepens.”
Although Ryhaan Giri visited Nepal to try for a Kollywood movie role, he landed up participating in a singing contest as the movie script didn’t favor him. He also plans to return home, and try out some live singing opportunities on Bhutanese entertainment platforms.
He also has a band in Mumbai named ‘swing youth’
“Artists have the opportunity to explore bigger platforms and take our nation forward,” said Ryhaan Giri.
He’s clubbed in Nepal’s finest singer, Raju Lama who visited Bhutan in the past. His mentor even sang a Bhutanese song ‘Ja lam gi Azhi’ and shared his love and appreciation toward Bhutan and the people.
