Friday, March 2, 2012

Nepali films in KIMFF


Since its establishment, the quality of Nepali films that have been screened in the film festivals and other film festivals around the world, have improved greatly. Nepali filmmakers have been inspired by international standards and a vision of taking the films that are made in Nepal to a new level. However, it is difficult to compete with films of international standards right away, due to technical advancement that the international filmmakers enjoy. One of the biggest constraints of Nepali filmmakers is however, budget. Therefore, KIMFF makes it a point to judge Nepali films on a different criteria than the international ones. As a result, there is a completely different section called “Nepali Paranoma” where Nepali films are enrolled and judged. This way, filmmakers who have similar working environments and similar problems compete with each other in developing Nepali films and themselves in the process.

Saugat Malla Signs CHADKEY for 10 Lakhs?

Rumors has it that the most happening actor Saugat Malla has been signed for a new film 'CHADKEY' for 10 Lakh rupees! If this is true, then that's certainly great news for Saugat who's still riding on a high from the success of LOOT. The movie has been successfully screened in Australia, Denmark, Finland and Hong Kong with more screenings to take place in the UK, USA and few countries to be finalised!

'CHADKEY' will be directed by Nigam Shrestha who was the assistant director of LOOT has Dayahang Rai and Namrata Shrestha in lead.

Street Kids and their addiction

We can see lots of street kids basically homeless children roaming in our city. These kids stay in groups. They come to city in search of better life as most of them come from remote areas of Nepal. The places from where they come have less opportunity. The other reason they come to city is because they are driven out form their house by their step mother or some other family related problems. After they reach the city many try to get work, the lucky ones get jobs at tea shops as a helper, as bus or tempo or micro bus conductors and luckier one are kept as a house workers and helpers.

What about the unlucky ones?

The unlucky ones are forced to sleep on the street, run towards dumping site to collect plastic, glass bottles which they collect and sale to scrap shop to earn some money and kill their hunger. They are not always lucky enough to make money out of such dumps to kill their hunger. They are forced to beg or get into pick pocketing. Sometimes, they fight among each other and steal friends’ money but still they are seen together walking around corners of Kathmandu’s streets. We can even see them begging, especially with the tourist as they know most of Nepalese people won’t give them a single paisa.

Now-a-days, we can see that these street kids have developed a new kind of addiction. Their addiction is towards the odor that comes from some adhesive which are mostly used in making leather shoes. In Nepal they are commonly known as “Dendrite” by the name of the company that produces them.

These adhesive are synthetic rubber which is a combination of Aromatic and Aliphatic Solvent with a strong odor. They are highly flammable too.

(Source: CWIN Survey on Glue Sniffing Among Street Children in the Kathmandu Valley, 2002)

Street kids, domestic hands seek voting rights

Kathmandu, Aug. 17: Street children and domestic workers, too, should have the right to cast their votes in the constituent assembly elections, they said at an interaction programme on Child Rights and the Constituent Assembly.

They said the state should also provide them their rights and their voices should be listened to.
Bishal Kayastha, former street child who now lives in a child’s home, said because of lack of parental care he likened his maternal uncle’s home more than his parent’s home.

“I was very much naughty when I was a child and my parents used to tie me with rope to make me stop doing nasty thing so I prefer to go to my maternal house in Panauti,” Bishal who is 15, said. No child would like to come to the street if they get proper love and care from the parents, he said.

One day on his way home from maternal house Bishal got lost and became a street children. That was during the people’s movement last year. He started living with other street children and drive rickshaw. The rickshaw driver only gave him two meals a day and no salary.

Another street child, Kamal Baral of Sindupalchok said that he was forced to leave his village after the Maoist threatened to kidnap him. He is a son of an armyman.

“Being the son of an army man, the Maoists used to threaten to take me away with them when I was on my way to school,” he said. Then he fled his village, came to Kathmandu and working as a hawker.

Currently, Baral is staying with his parents in Kathmandu. He still works as a hawker, but also goes to school.

Media persons and those working for the child rights said that many street children were more aware about politics than other children.

They said that more than 50 per cent street children participated in the people’s movement in one way or the other. In many protest programmes these children were the ones who were at the front, they said. More than 50 per cent of the street children were also injured but nobody has cared for them or has acknowledged their contribution.

They also said it is the duty of the adult eligible voters to choose the right candidates who can make a difference to the street children as well as everybody else.

Source:Nepal Streetkid News

Nepali Bar Dancer


Looks like Nepali Bar Dancer are really good dancers. Regardless of what others say I have to say she is dancing like a pro. Good to see that we have some nice dancers.

Sita Pariyar Nepali Stripper in USA

Sita Pariyar who is a temporary immigrant in US has became a professional stripper. Source said that finding her doing this for money her relatives have left her for good. Well, many other in online comments said; its her personal life so she has right to live as the way she want it. Its a daring act of Sita, actually in South Asia like in India or in Pakistan This kind of stripping is done by only those girls who do not have family or relatives so that no one is affected or suffers the stigma of fame and prestige. But Sita Should think before she do this, What her parents, father, brother, relatives feel when they see her nude videos and photos everywhere on the net. How they will feel in the society? But then again who are we to judge??

An Interview With Nepali Popular Pop Singer Sabin Rai


Born on February 5, 1974, in Dharan, Sabin Rai has a huge fan base in Nepali Community. He has sometimes been dubbed the Bryan Adams of Nepal due to his similar husky voice with the Canadian singer/songwriter. The song which catapulated him into overnight sensation is "Komal Tyo Timro". He regularly tours around the world including Hong Kong, UK, US and Canada.This gifted singer's very popular songs are Namuna, Aafno katha.


Interview with Astha Tamang-Maskey

21 year old singer/songwriter, Astha Tamang-Maskey is an aspiring young new talent rising in the Toronto independent music scene. Originating from Nepal, she comes to the table with a charismatic persona and a unique sound backed by her acoustic guitar. Having been continuously songwriting since the age of 14, Astha already has two independent releases under her belt.



Nepali running for US Congress - Interview with Darshan Rauniyar

Interview with Darshan Rauniyar, a Nepali-American running for the 2012 US Congressional election from Washington state.

Darshan Rauniyar declares his run for the U.S. Congress and the Nepali diaspora in America is abuzz with pride.



Nepali slaves in the Middle East

Pete Pattison investigates the trafficking of people escaping poverty and conflict in Nepal. Unscrupulous agents take huge sums of money from them for work abroad then consign them to slavery and appalling conditions in the Middle East. Many are abused by their employers and some are killed at the hands of agents



Nepal's mountain of business

It is the height of Mount Everest climbing season. Hundreds of climbers are on the mountain participating in a multimillion dollar industry that has made a once remote corner of the Himalayas, the richest part of Nepal.


SK8 Nepal

This video was made for ESPN Brazil and it shows Arniko skateboards made in Nepal and the SK8 culture in Kathmandu.


Interview with Buwan K.C

Bhuwan K.C. is a Nepali actor. He has acted in over a hundred movies, including some foreign ones.He has also produced some Nepali films which have been super hit in Nepali film industry. Nepali Babu is his one of the super hit films. He is still making and acting Nepali films after more than 20 years. He is considered as a major icon of the Nepali Film Industry.



Child Sex Workers - Nepal

Journey to Hell & Back - Nepal

The Lost Children of Kathmandu

The documentary "The Lost Children of Kathmandu" by Mike Mullins.

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3



Part 4


Part 5


Part 6


Part 7


Part 8

World's Most Dangerous Roads - Nepal (2011) [BBC]

A Brand New Nepal

Life Mein Ek Baar- About Kathmandu..

Those who miss and love Kathmandu Nepal, I think this video makes you want to travel to all those breath taking places of our county. If you love Nepal, you will definitely enjoy watching every second of this video.


Historical Picture of Nepal


GangaJal(2011) - Watch Nepali Full Movie Online

Nepali Movie : Gangajal
Casts : Biraj Bhatta, Rekha Thapa, Sushil Khsetri, Shovita Simkhada etc.




Ghumto(2011) - Watch Nepali Full Movie Online - Now Playing.flv


Casts : Dilip Rayamajhi, Jal Shah, Melina Manandhar, Ramesh Uprety, Mithila Sharma, Mukunda Shrestha



Thursday, March 1, 2012

French Cow Boy In Nepal

French Cow Boy In Nepal (Part 1)




French Cow Boy In Nepal (Part 2)




French Cow Boy In Nepal (Part 3)

American speaking Newari Bhasa

Interview with christopher jay manders who has written book "A Foundation In Khas-Nepali Grammar" and is active in Nepal Bhasa. He is currently working on a book of Nepal Bhasa Grammar book and Newa Cook book

Haitian Sings Nepali Song

I had never imagined in my wildest dreams that someone from Africa could speak Nepali. Enjoyed watching this video.

Nepali bolne khaire-Random American guy speaking Neplaese

Its very entertaining and funny when a foreigner speaks Nepali language. The way he says "yo video hora" cracks me up.. Enjoy the video.

American Nepali Chris singing a Nepali song

It always fun to see a foreigner singing a Nepali Songs!! I was truly fascinated to see this.

Christopher singing a npali song lokgeet at the HIMALAYAN FESTIVAL.


An American singing a Nepali Dohori song (This is Amazing)

Nepali Dohori Song CHHAMMA CHHAMMA by Anna Stir & Rajesh Thapa in NY



Manisha Koirala caught dead drunk in a party

We haven’t heard much good news about Manisha Koirala these days. Her re-entry in Nepali movie wasn’t that effective and the marriage didn’t work either. She had been seeking inner peace by visiting various yoga camps and she still doesn’t seem to have gathered herself up, yet.

Manisha was caught in a very unpleasant drunken state at a newly opened restaurant. It was the opening ceremony of the new restaurant, Versova, owned and operated by her ex-boyfriend Prashant Chaudhari.

Dressed in black-grey dress, Manisha, wasn’t able to control herself and was escorted to her residence by her friends.

Manisha looked haggard and pale with wrinkles and double chin showing clearly. It is clear she hasn’t taken much care of herself recently. Although Manisha is known for her smoking and alcohol addiction, the condition in the party was reported to be beyond imagination.

Manisha is known to be struggling hard to save her marriage, and live like a good housewife (after numerous unsuccessful affairs) , doing social works and retire. But, things haven’t turned out as she liked. We wish things do change in the coming days.
source: xnepali.net



1950s Old Nepal full documentary

A documentary (1950-1958) by Toni Hagen during his geographical fieldwork in Nepal.It's just awesome friends to see Nepal in back 1950s.