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Who is Sajjan Raj Vaidya?

Sajjan Raj Vaidya (Nepali: सज्जन राज वैद्य) is a Nepali singer and a full-stack web developer at ABC Company Limited. He pursued his studies at KUSOM. Vaidya made his musical debut in 2014 with the single “Aaja Matra” and gained widespread recognition with “Hawaijahaj” (2016) and “Chitthi Bhitra” (2018). One of his most well-known songs, “Hataarindai, Bataasindai,” further solidified his place in the music industry. In February 2020, he released “BLYHL,” followed by “Phutki Janey Jovan” on May 16, 2020, which captured global moments from the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly highlighting Nepali experiences.

On January 1, 2021, Vaidya released “Lukaamaari,” followed by “Ultaa Paailaa” three months later. He continued his musical journey with “Parkhaai” and “Naganya Maya” before kicking off 2022 with “Sasto Mutu” and “Ek Sarvanaam.” In 2023, he delivered multiple hits, including “Dhairya,” “Hyatteri,” “Aayen Ma,” “Nothing In My Head Besides Timi,” “Ujeli,” and “Suna Kaanchi.” His 2024 releases include “Malaai Chaana Na” and “Ghumi Phiri,” with “Nepali Angreji” showcasing his creative approach to language. Vaidya is set to embark on his “Ekaadeshmaa 2024 Nepal” tour, covering multiple cities during the festive season. Just ahead of the event, he dropped a lighthearted new single, “9841.”

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Early Life & Education

Sajjan Raj Vaidya was born on September 10, 1993, and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. Introduced to music by his family, he credits them for shaping his musical journey, stating, “My story with music began with my family. My mother taught me how to sing, my father taught us to listen to music in all its forms, and my brother taught me to evolve with music. So any style or influence I have is constituted by parts of what I learned from my family. My continuity in music comes from my sheer love for it.”

Vaidya drew inspiration from a diverse range of genres, with influences including The Eagles, UB40, Linkin Park, and Karna Das. He began performing live during his school years and later started sharing his music through Facebook, marking the beginning of his journey as an independent artist.

Career

Vaidya made his major debut with the release of Aaja Matra in 2014, followed by Hawaijahaj in 2016, which became his breakthrough hit. The music video for Hawaijahaj was produced by Fuzz Factory Productions, further elevating his presence in the Nepali music scene. In 2018, he (re)released Mooskaan and Anountho Mutu, continuing to build his discography.

On January 1, 2019, Vaidya released Hataarindai, Bataasindai, a song that gained significant attention for its inclusive storytelling. The music video featured both a straight and a gay couple, including a rare depiction of same-sex affection in Nepali media. Through this release, Vaidya became one of the few Nepali artists to openly represent the LGBTQ community.

Reflecting on the video’s concept, he shared, “When I wrote Hataarindai, Bataasindai, it was independent of the video concept. We decided that the underrepresentation of the LGBTQ community in Nepal was an important issue that needed to be addressed, and that is how the video came about.”

The song resonated deeply with Nepal’s LGBTQ community and was later embraced as an anthem, even being featured during Nepal’s first pride parade in July 2019.

Katha

Katha is a video series started by Vaidya in 2018. The series debuted in the artist’s YouTube channel. The video series features a live, acoustic rendition of a song published by the artist or other artists, and also includes a section discussing the origin and the composition process of the song.

Sajjan Raj Vaidya Singles and Music Videos

Personal Life

Sajjan Vaidya is married to Arogya Khadka, who is an artist manager at Team Sajjan Raj Vaidya.

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