Kathmandu: Senior litterateur and musician Ganesh Rasik has passed away today at the age of 78. He died at 11 am at Nepal Cancer Hospital located in Harishiddhi, Lalitpur, where he was receiving treatment for prostate cancer, musician Bulu Mukarung told Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS).

Mukarung said the funeral of Rasik will be held after his daughter returns from Britain. His mortal remains are currently kept at the Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj.

Born in Chhinamakhu of Bhojpur on Asoj 4, 2004 BS, Rasik moved to Ilam during the 50s’ decade.

About five decades ago, Rasik, who came into the music scene from the ‘Lekali’ group, established himself as a poet, lyricist, musician, writer, essayist, and travel writer.

He has published more than a dozen works including stories, poems, essays, travelogues, and memoirs. Some of his notable literary creations include ‘Sarangi Bhitra’, an anthology of short stories, ‘Ganesh Rasikka Geetharu (Ganesh Rasik’s Songs)’, stories like Dasgajama Ubhiyera (Standing on the No-man’s Land)’ and ‘Jaba Sisnohari Tekdai Hindey (While Walking on Nettle)’, and more. He is also the singer of many popular songs like ‘Hati Hoina Dati Ladne Nepaliko Bani Hunchha’, ‘Tarai Hera Kati Ramro Hariyo Ban Hunale’, ‘Mero Tauko Sano Chha, Yo Taukoma Bishal Desh Chha’, and ‘Rato Bhale Kwainya Kwainya’.

Some of Rasik’s creations have been included in the school textbooks.
The literary figure Rasik had served as the Chairman and Managing Director of Ratna Recording Company and Sajha Publications, as well as the General Manager of the Sanskritik Sansthan (the Cultural Undertaking of the Government of Nepal), and the member secretary of the Nepal Drama and Music Academy.
His son and wife have already passed away.