Nitesh R Pradhan
Nitesh R Pradhan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Tashi Namgyal Academy, Sikkim University |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, singer and lyricist |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Organization(s) | The Statesman, The Voice of Sikkim, Eastern Himalayan News Service |
Nitesh R Pradhan (
Early life
He was born into a politically prominent Sikkimese Newar family to Pradip Pradhan and Renu Chettri in Gangtok. His paternal grandfather is Nahakul Pradhan, a leading figure of the democratic movement who also held cabinet positions in successive governments of the erstwhile Chogyal regime in Sikkim. He is a great-grandnephew of Kashiraj Pradhan, another prominent leader of the democratic movement, also considered as the Father of Sikkimese Journalism.[6] His uncle, Sukumar Pradhan is a two-time former Member of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. He is related to the erstwhile aristocratic family of the Newar Taksaris, his paternal great-grandmother, Kanti Pradhan was the granddaughter of Taksari Chandrabir Maskey of Pakyong, a Sikkimese lord of many estates in the former Kingdom of Sikkim.[7]
Education
He completed his schooling from
Career
He started singing in the pop duo Anisha & Nitesh since it was formed in 2013 – it was the first pop duo (mixed) act from Sikkim – and has released many
In 2022, he joined as Line producer for director Onir’s upcoming Hindi language film ‘’Pine Cone’’.[19]
He has contributed articles, news and columns about Sikkim in many international, national and regional media.[20][21]
Awards
- 2019 - Sikkim NewarGuthi - Sikkim Newar Youth Icon Award
- 2021 - Federation of Consumer Association, Sikkim - Concerned Consumer Award[22]
References
- ^ "16 Sikkimese who scored blue tick on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram - Sikkim Breaking News | Trending News". 15 October 2021.
- ^ "Clipping of statesman.system - Siliguri - The Statesman". epaper.thestatesman.com. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Videos From Sikkim Shared As Avalanche Hit On Amarnath Yatra in J&K". www.boomlive.in. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Border Roads Bring India and Nepal Closer".
- ^ "Sensational Sikkim's Pop Duo 'Anisha and Nitesh' release their new song - Dui Milne Sathi". Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ Pradhan, Nitesh R. (7 February 2023). "Sikkimese Nepalis Aren't 'Foreigners': Stop Hurting My Community Again and Again". TheQuint. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "SK Pradhan appointed SDF vice-president". 25 July 2014.
- ^ "Sikkim's Pop Duo 'Anisha and Nitesh' release their new song".
- ^ "Music Video by Anisha & Nitesh ft Urban Inc". 6 February 2014.
- ^ "Northeastern Tunes: Without any aid or funds, this duo still sings". www.catchnews.com. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Stories of Resilience" (PDF). www.humanrightsinitiative.org. p. 74. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Urban Culture How hip hop finds an ingenious way to promote itself". YouTube.
- ^ "East Mojo, Nitesh R Pradhan".
- ^ "Defence Ministry rejects film script inspired by gay ex Indian Army Major". Punemirror. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Sikkim: A Zero COVID-19 State In India".
- ^ "The NorthEast Today, articles by Nitesh Pradhan".
- ^ "Sikkim: A unique confluence of creative talents- Coffee and Art".
- ^ "Articles by Nitesh R Pradhan's Profile | The Voice of Sikkim Journalist | Muck Rack". muckrack.com. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "'Films best way to show Sikkim's beauty but ease permit process' National awardee filmmaker Onir in Sikkim to wrap up his 'Pine Cone' shoot".
- ^ "Sikkim Launches 'Mero Rukh Mero Santati' Program: Planting 100 Trees for Every Child Birth". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Sikkim to plant 100 trees for every baby born". thebhutanese.bt. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Consumer Rights Day celebrated at MG Marg".
External links
- [1]; official Twitter account