Adrian Pradhan


Adrian Pradhan is an Indian vocalist, composer and songwriter in Nepali music. He was born and raised in Kalimpong, India. He is the lead member of one of the most successful Nepali Band, 1974 AD. Pradhan was the lead vocalist of the band till March 2015, after which Rohit John Chhetri filled his absence.

Early life

Pradhan's musical journey started during his school years at St. Augustine, Kalimpong, where he was a member of the school choir. The mouth organ and keyboard were his first instruments and he picked up the guitar in the year 1989 and switched to drums in the year 1995. His first band was Eurika where the foundation of a musical career was laid. Later he was involved with the band Flames which toured India and was featured in the Sun Magazine.

With 1974 AD

Pradhan joined 1974 AD in 1994 as a pianist. Along with fellow band-member Phiroj Shyangden, he was the front man of the band and did the vocals, played the drums and harmonica.

The Original Duo

In 2016 Pradhan reunited once again with former 1974 AD band member Phiroj Shyangden under the name 'The Original Duo'. They toured five states in USA in 2016, Nepal, UK, Australia in 2017-18 and will extend the tour to Hong Kong, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Albums

Album NameYear released
Aa2002
Ballads2006
Janani2008
Saath2011
Khoosi2013
Abhiwaadan2015

Album NameYear released
Time Out1996
Samjhi Baschhu1998
Satabdi2001
Jungi Nishan2002
Limited Edition2002
Pinjada Ko Suga2004
On Air2007
Aath Athara2010