Rohit John Chettri
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| Born | Rohit Chettri April 12, 1991 [1] Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Citizenship | Nepal |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, music producer, music composer, restaurateur |
| Known for | Singer, songwriter |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Website | www |
Rohit John Chettri, also known as RJC, is a vocalist, musician, music producer, lyricist and guitarist from Kathmandu.[2]
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.[2]
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"[3] and realized he would become a singer-songwriter.[4][5] After class 10, or SLC, Chettri started performing at various pubs, bars and private events.[5][6]
In 2011, he started working at Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory.[3]
Breakthrough
Chettri's song ‘Bistarai’ received more than a million views.[7][8] Chettri played at pubs and bars to raise money for the production of his first album,[9] and two years after his YouTube breakthrough, Chettri released his first solo album, "Bistarai Bistarai" in September 2015.[10][11] Chhetri gave vocal to 'herdai jau' (A song from a movie Keti Harayeko Suchana).[12][13]
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.[14][15][16]
Together, the "new" 1974 AD released the album "Hazaar Sapana" in 2016.[15]
| Songs | Released date |
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| Hazar Sapana | 2016 |
| Saani Ko | 2016 |
| Salghari | 2016 |
| Aru Kalo | 2016 |
| Bagdai Gareko | 2016 |
| Chaya | 2016 |
| Pathai deu na | 2016 |
| Timi Mero Ma Timro | 2016 |
Solo albums
First Album "Bistarai Bistarai"
| Song | Year released |
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| Bistarai | 2013[10][11] |
| Timra Dui Ankhama | 2014 |
| Pani Paryo | 2015 |
| Timi Nai | 2016 |
| Kalo Sanjh | 2016 |
| Sannani | 2016 |
| Sapani Ma | 2016 |
| Jani Jani | 2016 |
Second Album "Jhari Pachi ko Indreni"
| Song | Year released |
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| Har Saas | 2018 |
| Gunaso | 2018 |
| Kina Kina | 2018 |
| Birseko Chainau | 2018 |
| Dhungale | 2018 |
| Timilai Samjhi | 2018 |
| Nayan Ma | 2018 |
| Aankhama | 2018 |
Third Album "Bidaai"
| Song | Released date |
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| Bidaai | 2019 |
| Chahana | 2020 |
| Badal | 2020 |
| Yo Mannako Kura | 2020 |
| Jooni Jooni | 2020 |
Fourth Album "Mitho Yaad"
| Song | Released date | Ref |
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| Mitho Yaad | 2024 | [17] |
References
- ^ "Rohit John Chettri biography".
- ^ a b "Music and more music". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ a b "Rohit John Chettri – Hot Shot". radiokantipur.com. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ Chettri, Rohit John, Time and Progress, retrieved 2020-03-11
- ^ a b "Living The Dream: Rohit John Chettri". TNM. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ Partynepal. "Artist of the month: Rohit John Chettri – Party Nepal". www.partynepal.com. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ Lyrics, Nepali Songs (2018-05-18). "Timi Nai | Rohit John Chettri | Lyrics". Bless Nepal. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ Republica. "5 things about Rohit John Chettri". My Republica. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ "5 things about Rohit John Chettri". www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ a b Sureis (2015-09-28). "Rohit's debut album - The Himalayan Times - Nepal's No.1 English Daily Newspaper | Nepal News, Latest Politics, Business, World, Sports, Entertainment, Travel, Life Style News". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ a b "Chhetri's debut album Bistarai Bistarai out now". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ "७ वर्षपछि पाश्र्वगायनमा रोहित जोन क्षेत्री, गाए 'केटी हराएको सूचना'को गीत". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ "संयोगको कथामा उजेलिका निर्देशकको मिसिङ : केटी हराएको सूचना". News of Nepal. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ "The new voice of 1974 AD". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ a b "1974 AD presents Hazaar Sapana". The Himalayan Times. 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
- ^ "How Rohit overcame his insecurities being in 1974 AD? (With Video)". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ "Rohit John Chettri returns to the stage after four years". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-09-19.