‘Gojima Daam Chhaina’ crosses 100m views
The popular Nepali song ‘Gojima Daam Chhaina’ from the film Chhakka Panja has achieved a remarkable milestone, crossing 100m views on YouTube. Released seven years ago through OSR Digital’s official channel, the song has now set a new record in Nepal’s digital music scene.
The song, composed by Rajan Raj Siwakoti, features vocals by Rajan Raj Siwakoti, Melina Rai, and Grishma Siwakoti, with lyrics penned by Harihar Timilsina. It was part of the film Chhakka Panja, produced by Madhav Wagle.
The music video stars the film’s lead actors Priyanka Karki, Sandeep Chhetri, Aayushman Deshraj Joshi, Paramita Rana, Rabindra Jha, and Sushma Pant. It was choreographed by Prabin Singh, shot by Niraj Kandel, edited by Dirgha Khadka, and directed by Dipendra K. Khanal.
With this achievement, ‘Gojima Daam Chhaina’ has etched a new chapter in the digital history of Nepali music, marking one of the rare Nepali songs to reach the 100m-view milestone on YouTube.
Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies aged 48
Sam Rivers, the bassist and founding member of US nu metal band Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48, BBC reported.
The group shared the news in a post on social media, describing Rivers as not "just our bass player" but "the soul in the sound."
"From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous," the band members wrote, according to BBC.
‘Ma Ta Patyaunna Ke Re’ released
Popular Nepali singers Arjun Sapkota and Priya Bhandari have released their latest Lok Dohori dancing song titled “Ma Ta Patyaunna Ke Re” on Priya Bhandari’s official YouTube channel.
The song, penned by Santosh Sapkota and composed by Arjun Sapkota, features vibrant vocals by Sapkota and Bhandari. The music video stars Arjun Sapkota alongside Geeta Dhungana, delivering an energetic and colorful performance that celebrates Nepali folk rhythm and dance.
The music arrangement, mixing, and mastering have been done by HBN Kismat, while the recording took place at 1DB HD Next Level Studio and Raaga & RL Studio. The video, produced by Prabhat Adhikary and directed by Mausam Himali, captures the festive and playful tone of the song through stunning visuals shot by Dinesh Parajuli & Team.
Amrit Chapagain handled the editing and color grading, while Poonam Chaudhary worked as the makeup artist. Santosh Sapkota also served as the technical advisor for the project.
The song features the catchy line “Rato Kurti Launda Kheri, Timi Hase Matra Khiss”, which blends humor, flirtation, and traditional Lok Dohori style, a signature of Arjun Sapkota’s compositions.
Filming of Malati Mangle completed
The shooting of the Nepali movie Malati Mangle has been completed. After 31 consecutive days of filming, the production wrapped up on Monday, according to executive producer Sagar Gyawali. The movie was shot across scenic locations in Tanahun and Syangja districts.
Before filming began, a script and camera worship ceremony was held last month at Mahadevsthan Temple in Koteshwor, Kathmandu. During the auspicious event, singer and producer Ramkrishna Dhakal’s father, Gopal Karmacharya, gave the first clap. Actor Vijay Baral and actress Barsha Raut featured in the first scene, officially marking the start of the shoot.
Produced under the banner of Rani Music International in collaboration with Uni Entertainment, the film is led by popular singer and producer Ramkrishna Dhakal. Co-producers include Babu Subedi, Rabin Shrestha, Bedana Karmacharya Shrestha, and Swikriti Basnet. Dhakal has promised to deliver a high-quality production with a heartfelt family love story rooted in social themes.
Directed by Praku Pandey, who also wrote the story, the screenplay and dialogues are penned by Guragain. The lead cast features Bijay Baral, Barsha Raut, and Maksam Gaudel, alongside Suvarna Thapa, Prakash Ghimire, Sarita Giri, Sushma Niraula, Sunil Tamang, Umesh Sunam, Shaku Shah, Suchitra Upreti, Dinesh Shahi, Rijan Pariyar, Tara Sharma, Geeta Shree, Raj Pangeni, Sushmita Gurung, and Sagar Bhattarai, among others.
The technical team includes cinematographer Mahesh Poudel, editor Romi Tandukar, colorist Krishna Bhandari, costume designer Ravi Pokharel, art director Manoj Bogati, and production designer Rijan Pariyar. Songs by lyricists Rajendra Thapa, Anand Adhikari, Gopal Adhikari, and Harka Saud are composed by Hari Lamsal, Rajanraj Siwakoti, SD Yogi, and Ujjwal Sagar.
The production team has announced that post-production work will now begin in full swing.
