Child singer Sachin Pariyar has passed away at the age of 15. According to hospital sources, Pariyar died during treatment at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital at 10:49 am on Thursday.

Pariyar, who had gained fame for his songs and music videos, was beloved by many. He had sung and acted in several well-known productions, including the song ‘Bar ko Chhayanle’, which featured Rajesh Hamal alongside singers Kamala Ghimire, Karuna Rai, and Govinda Paudel. His music video for the song ‘Otha Kholera’, showcasing both his voice and acting, garnered over 19 million views on YouTube as of Thursday. Pariyar also collaborated with Asmita Adhikari on the song ‘Ke Chha Ra Hajur’.

Over the past few years, concerns about his health had surfaced on social media. His father, Tejendra Pariyar, had previously shared updates on his condition and ongoing treatment.

What happened to Sachin?

Issuing a statement on Thursday, the hospital confirmed that Pariyar had been treated there for over five years for various health issues. He was diagnosed with a congenital trilateral ventricular cyst and had undergone neurosurgery to manage the condition. He was also living with central diabetes insipidus, for which he was prescribed daily medication.

However, non-compliance with treatment advice had led to repeated hospital admissions. This time, Pariyar was admitted on December 28 with acute fever, seizures, and altered consciousness. His condition rapidly deteriorated, with complications including pneumonia, multiple organ dysfunction, acute kidney injury, encephalopathy, severe infection, and a bleeding disorder.

Despite intensive care in the paediatric ICU, including ventilatory support, antibiotics, and blood transfusions, his health worsened. On the fifth day of his hospitalisation, severe pulmonary bleeding caused a critical lack of oxygen, leading to cardiac arrest. Although doctors attempted life-saving measures, Pariyar could not be revived and passed away on  January 2 at 10:49 am.

Correction: 

An earlier version of the news erroneously mentioned Sachin’s age ‘13’.