Kathmandu, August 11
Noted Nepali singer Prakash Timilsina was found dead on Saturday evening at his residence in Adinath Marg, Lalitpur Metropolitan City-18. The discovery was confirmed by Lalitpur Police spokesperson Naresh Raj Subedi, who stated that Timilsina’s lifeless body was found in his bedroom around 9 pm.
The body has been sent to Patan Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. The news of his sudden passing has left the Nepali music industry and his fans in deep mourning.
Timilsina was celebrated for his contributions to Nepali music, with hit songs such as “Priya Timro Siundo Ma Sindoor Bharnu Deu,” “Timro Hatko Sindoor,” “Jun Bhannidin,” “Naman Laj Yasari,” and “Na Aaye Ni Hunthyo.” His soulful voice and emotional lyrics had endeared him to many, earning him a special place in the hearts of his listeners.
According to family sources, Timilsina’s final rites will be performed today at Pashupatinath Temple. Before the funeral, his body will be placed at the Nepal Academy of Music and Drama for the public to pay their last respects.