Vaison Bardewa, Songwriter and Creator, Bid Farewell in Itahari
Summary
Lyricist, creator and businessman Baison Bardewa was bid farewell at Budhiganga Muktighat in Itahari, where artists and locals paid tribute to his contribution to music, literature and the city’s cultural identity. He died in Delhi during treatment at age 56 after battling heart and lung disease.
Key Points
- Baison Bardewa was cremated in Itahari with tributes from artists, writers, officials and residents from Koshi Province and nearby Indian regions.
- Sangit Sadhana Pratishthan Nepal conducted the final farewell, while Itahari Mayor Hemkarna Poudel and Deputy Mayor Sangita Chaudhary honored him with flags.
- Bardewa was known both as a businessman and as a lyricist who released the album 'Manaka Kura' and wrote popular songs like 'Itahari Ho Itahari' and 'Mero Dharan'.
- Singer Bikram Dhamala said Bardewa’s contribution to Itahari’s creative scene was significant but underappreciated during his lifetime.
