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Would you like to be famous? In what way?

 Well, I don’t want to be famous but I would like to be remembered. Doesn’t matter if it’s just a few of them. I’d be happy if I have had some sort of positive impact in their lives or was there for them when they needed me.

When did you last sing to yourself? 

Just two minutes ago. I love singing!

If you could change something about the way you were raised, what would it be?

I was raised in a very strict household but it sort of molded me to be independent. But if I could change something about my upbringing, I would befriend more kids like myself.

What’s your favorite family vacation?

We didn’t go out on vacations as a family often. But we always had people over dinners and other activities, which was fun. 

What two radio stations do you listen to the most?

I don’t listen to radio anymore, but before all these digital platforms, I sometimes listened to Hits FM and Kantipur FM.

Which character from a kid’s book or movie reminds you of yourself?

Alice from ‘Alice in Wonderland’.

Rich friend or loyal friend?

Loyal friend!

What’s something you could eat for a week straight?

Bokkeumbap (Kimchi Fried Rice) 

If you could join any past or current music group, which one would it be?

‘Queen’ or ‘The Beatles’. I know I may not be good enough for them but I would love to be a part of one of the two bands.

What song would you say best sums you up?

“Oceans” by Hillsong

What word would you add to the dictionary?

“Cheegu”: Anyone who is over-smart, annoying, clever. A friend and I had coined that word from the Newari phrase “cheegau malta palu” which literally means, 'smaller the chili, hotter it is'. It is also used to describe over-smart kids.

If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

Zanzibar. There’s something so evocative about this word; it screams adventure.

One international reality show you'd love to be a part of?

As a contestant (or as a maker) I would love to be in “The Amazing Race”—which would entail a lot of travelling.

What would you sing at a Karaoke night?

I would go for an over-the-top power-ballad so that I could contribute to noise pollution, and why should I be the only one to suffer? So Meatloaf's 'I Would Do Anything for Love'.

Scale of 1-10, how good a driver are you?

I’m very cautious on the road. So I’d give myself 8.

Would you rather speak every language in the world or talk to animals?

I’m sure animals aren’t as two-faced as humans, so I’d rather be Dr. Dolittle.

If you had access to a time machine…

I would go back to the 90s and meet my younger self and tell him to not listen to bullies.  

Between a perpetually cold or hot place to live, what would you choose?

I’m at my happiest when I’m in tees, shorts and slippers. So definitely a hot place.

If you could share a meal with any four individuals, living or dead, who would they be?

Whitney Houston, John Lennon, Mohammad Rafi, and Prince. They were regulars on my shows while I was working at Hits FM 91.2.

Complete the sentence: Durgesh Thapa is…

… the perfect candidate for a reality show.

One word to sum up your musical journey so far?

Rollercoaster

Hindustani classical or Western jazz?

Hindustani classical 

What movie/s made you laugh the hardest?

‘Padosan’, ‘Golmaal’.

What business idea do you think would be super-profitable but you would never want to pursue?

Waste management

Where would you travel to if you knew there was a chance you would have to stay there for up to a year?

Macedonia or Egypt

What’s something you wish you could stop people from assuming about you?

That I am too proud of myself. 

What did you want to be when you were younger?

Madhuri Dixit, haha. I actually had no idea what I wanted to be.

If you had a warning label, what would it say?

“Atti Bho La” (This is too much!).

What song would you say best sums you up?

“Rahar”.

If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to?

Fourth Century BC.

One piece of gear you’d never want to part with? 

My Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm 1.4 lens.

Something on your wishlist you can afford but will probably never buy?

Ursa Mini Pro 12k.

Something on your wishlist you know you can never afford?

The entire kit of ALEXA Mini LF.

While walking: Music or Podcasts?

Podcasts. Currently I listen to “Talk is Jericho” and “JRE.”

If everyone in the world had to get married when they reached a certain age, what would that age be?

Never get married, brother. Why share your cheese when you can enjoy it for life?

What would you do on Mars for fun?

Get on a weighing machine and yell “I lost 62 kg today.”

What is your biggest addiction?

A cup of well-brewed coffee.

What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?

The way she talks.

What is the song you listen to most often?

‘Judas’ by Fozzy; ‘Hey Jude’ by The Beatles

Which is better: being organized or attention to details?

If you’re more organized, you will automatically pay attention to details. Even though it’s a bit annoying, being organized, always.