{{short description|Indian Nepali-language singer and composer}} {{EngvarB|date=October 2023}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Adrian Pradhan | image = Adrian Pradhan (cropped).jpg | caption = Adrian Pradhan at Khadgi Mahotsav 2075 (2019) | birth_place = Kalimpong, West Bengal, India | genre = {{hlist|Rock|Nepalese folk rock}} | occupation = {{hlist|Musician|vocalist|drummer}} | instrument = Guitar | current_member_of = 1974 AD (1994–2015, 2019–present) | past_member_of = {{hlist|Eurika|Flames|Adrian Pradhan & friends (2016–2019)}} }}
'''Adrian Pradhan''' (born 18 August) is a Nepalese vocalist, composer and songwriter. He was born and raised in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. He is the lead member of the Nepali rock band 1974 AD.<ref>{{citation|title = Adrian Pradhan MP3 Songs|url = http://www.sanjan.com.np/2010/11/adrian-pradhan-free-download-nepali-mp3.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://adrianpradhan.com/profile.html|title=Adrian Pradhan's official website|website=adrianpradhan.com|accessdate=6 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/|title=Read online latest news and articles from Nepal.|website=kathmandupost.ekantipur.com|accessdate=6 December 2018|archive-date=4 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404155300/http://www.kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=You searched for Adrians voice helps spread light|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/search/Adrians%20voice%20helps%20spread%20light/|access-date=31 July 2020|website=The Himalayan Times|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=तपाईले खोज्नुभएको पृष्ठ भेटिएन । पृष्ठ सरेको वा हटाईएको हुनसक्छ...गृहपृष्ठ जानुहोस् » |url=https://ekantipur.com/2013/11/03/entertainment/concert-for-a-cause/380289.html |website=ekantipur.com |access-date=31 July 2020 |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105071247/http://www.ekantipur.com/2013/11/03/entertainment/concert-for-a-cause/380289.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Pradhan was the lead vocalist of the band until March 2015, after which he was replaced by Rohit John Chhetri. Pradhan reunited with the band in 2019 and has been associated with 1974 AD since.
==Early life== Pradhan's musical journey started during his school years at St. Augustine's School, Kalimpong, where he was a member of the school choir.<ref name=":0" /> 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.
==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'.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.kantipurdaily.com/hello-sukrabar/2018/02/02/20180202093435.html|title=हिँड्दा–हिँड्दै|access-date=25 March 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325232032/https://www.kantipurdaily.com/hello-sukrabar/2018/02/02/20180202093435.html|archivedate=25 March 2018|url-status=live|language=ne}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://medianp.com/2018/01/169992.html|title=एड्रिन प्रधान र फिरोज स्याङ्देनकाे ललितपुर, पोखरा र बुटवलमा कन्सर्ट हुँदै|last=Ltd|first=Deep Creation Pvt.|work=Medianp|access-date=25 March 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325232033/http://medianp.com/2018/01/169992.html|archivedate=25 March 2018|url-status=live|language=en-US}}</ref> They toured five states in USA in 2016. alongside Nepal, UK, and Australia in 2017-18.<ref>{{Citation|last=M&S VMAG|title=Former 1974 AD Phiroj Syangden and Adrian Pradhan get together for Nepal tour|date=25 January 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhd3LMSE2KA|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325232032/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhd3LMSE2KA|url-status=live|accessdate=23 March 2018|archivedate=25 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nepaliechords.com/the-original-duo-phiroj-shyangden-adrian-pradhan-performing-live-kathmandu/|title=The Original Duo-Phiroj Shyangden & Adrian Pradhan Performing Live @Kathmandu – Nepali E-Chords|website=www.nepaliechords.com|date=9 January 2018 |language=en-US|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316151851/http://www.nepaliechords.com/the-original-duo-phiroj-shyangden-adrian-pradhan-performing-live-kathmandu/|archivedate=16 March 2018|url-status=live|access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://hallanepal.com/2018/01/13/former-1974-ad-members-tour-around-nepal/|title=Former 1974 AD Members to Tour Around Nepal - halla!|date=13 January 2018|work=halla!|access-date=15 March 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316152020/http://hallanepal.com/2018/01/13/former-1974-ad-members-tour-around-nepal/|archivedate=16 March 2018|url-status=live|language=en-US}}</ref>
==Albums== *Adrian Pradhan discography (solo)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! Album name ! Year released |- | ''Aaja'' | 2002 |- | ''Ballads'' | 2006 |- | ''Janani'' | 2008 |- | ''Saath'' | 2011 |- | ''Khoosi'' | 2013 |- |''Abhiwaadan'' |2015 |}
*Adrian Pradhan discography (with 1974 AD)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! Album name ! Year released |- | ''Time Out'' | 1996 |- | ''Samjhi Baschhu'' | 1998 |- | ''Satabdi'' | 2001 |- | ''Jungi Nishan'' | 2002 |- | ''Limited Edition'' | 2002 |- | ''Pinjada Ko Suga'' | 2004 |- | ''On Air'' | 2007 |- | ''Aath Athara'' | 2010 |- | ''Nirantarta'' | 2019 |}
== See also == * Navneet Aditya Waiba * Phiroj Shyangden * 1974 AD
==References== {{Reflist|2}}
== External links == * [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTLuiMwrYnCFncojNjwCjeQ Pradhan's YouTube channel] * [https://www.facebook.com/AdrianKoPage/ Pradhan's Facebook Page] * [https://www.adrianpradhan.com/ Official website]
{{authority control}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pradhan, Adrian}} Category:Year of birth missing (living people) Category:Living people Category:Indian male singers Category:Indian musicians Category:People from Kalimpong district
{{India-singer-stub}}