Rohit John Chettri, also known as RJC, is a singer, musician, music producer, lyricist and guitarist from Kathmandu.[1][2]

Rohit John Chettri
Rohit John Chettri with his guitar at Fort Worth, TX, United States
Born	Rohit Chettri (1991-04-12) April 12, 1991 (age 31) [3] Kathmandu, Nepal
Nationality	Nepali
Citizenship	Nepal
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Music Composer, Restaurateur
Known for	Singer, Songwriter
Parents	Robin John Chettri (father) Reema Shrestha Chettri (mother)
Musical career
Genres	Pop R&B
Instruments	Vocals drums piano keyboard guitar
Years active	2013–present
Musical artist
Website	www.rohitjohnchettri.com

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Early life

Chettri's father was a music lover, and they used to play musical instruments like guitar and harmonium together when his father would come back home in the evening after work.[4]

When he was seven years old, he took part in an inter-school competition where he had to choose to either dance, sketch or sing, Chettri sang a song of Karna Das called "Jindagi ko k bharosa".[5] According to Chettri, this is when he realized he would become a singer-songwriter[6][7] In class 9, he formed a band with his friends called "Derailed" where he was the vocalist and drummer.[8] After class 10, or SLC, Chettri started performing at various pubs, bars and private events.[7][8]

In 2011, he started working at Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory.[5]

Breakthrough

Chettri's song ‘Bistarai’ received more than a million views.[9][10]

Chettri played at pubs and bars to raise money for the production of his first album,[11] and two years after his YouTube breakthrough, Chettri released his first solo album, "Bistarai Bistarai" in September 2015.[12]

1974 AD

Chettri became a part of the Nepalese rock band 1974 AD in 2015 when Adrian Pradhan and Phiroj Shyagden left the band for personal reasons. Chettri was chosen to fill their spot.[12][13]

Together, the "new" 1974 AD released the album "Hazaar Sapana" in 2016.[14]

Solo albums

First Album "Bistarai Bistarai"

Second Album "Jhari Pachi ko Indreni" [12]

Third Album "Bidaai"[15]

References

External links

• Rohit John Chettri Official website