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Rajamati
''Rājamati'' () is a 1995 film be made in Nepal Bhasa. The first Nepal Bhasa movie is '' Silu'', released in 1987. ''Rajamati'' is about a luckless Newar girl named Rajamati from Kathmandu who gets involved in a series of failed relationships. The story is based on a 200-year-old ballad popular in Newar society. Rajamati was born at Taha Nani in Itum Baha, a historical and sacred neighborhood in central Kathmandu. Cast *Hisila Maharjan as Rajamati Shakya *Shree Krishna Shrestha as Ratna *Maniraj Lawot *Madan Krishna Shrestha as Taremam Shakya (Rajamati's father) *Hari Bansha Acharya *Ganesh Ram Lachhi * Subhadra Adhikari as Ratna's mother *Rajendra Khadgi as Chikacha The song The song "Rajamati" is one of the most popular songs of the Newars. It also gained fame because it was played by a guard of honor during the state visit of Prime Minister Jung Bahadur to England in 1850.Lienhard, Siegfried (1992). ''Songs of Nepal: An Anthology of Nevar Folksongs and Hymns.'' New Delhi: Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajamati (song)
"Rājamati" ( ne, राजमति) is a traditional Nepalese ballad about an unsuccessful love quest, and is the most well known song in Newar society of Nepal. Written by an unnamed composer, it dates from the early 19th century and is based on a true story. The song in Nepal Bhasa also gained fame because it was played in London during the state visit of Nepalese Prime Minister Jung Bahadur Rana to England in 1850.Lienhard, Siegfried (1992). ''Songs of Nepal: An Anthology of Nevar Folksongs and Hymns.'' New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidas. . Page 42. It was first recorded on gramophone disc by maestro Seturam Shrestha in Kolkata in 1908. A movie of the same name and based on the story of the song was released in 1995. Synopsis Rajamati is the name of a girl from Kathmandu whose beauty attracted many suitors. However, a devious matchmaker gets her married off despite her protests, and she ends up in a poor family. Rajamati was born at Taha Nani in Itum Bahal, a historical nei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhunge Dhara
A dhunge dhara ( ) or hiti ( Newari: ) is a traditional stone drinking fountain found in Nepal. It is an intricately carved stone waterway through which water flows uninterrupted from underground sources. Dhunge dharas are part of a comprehensive drinking water supply system, commissioned by various rulers of Ancient and Medieval Nepal. The system is supported by numerous ponds and canals that form an elaborate network of water bodies, created as a water resource during the dry season and to help alleviate the water pressure caused by the monsoon rains. After the introduction of modern, piped water systems, starting in the late 19th century, this old system has fallen into disrepair and some parts of it are lost forever. Nevertheless, many people of Nepal still rely on the old dhunge dharas on a daily basis. History The history of dhunge dharas began during the Licchavi Kingdom (c. 400-750 AD). The first known hiti was built in Kathmandu at Hadi Gaun by a grandson of Lichhavi King ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newar
Newar (; new, नेवार, endonym: Newa; new, नेवा, Pracalit script:) or Nepami, are the historical inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding areas in Nepal and the creators of its historic heritage and civilisation. Page 15. Newars form a linguistic and cultural community of primarily Indo-Aryan and Tibeto-Burman ethnicities following Hinduism and Buddhism with Nepal Bhasa as their common language. Newars have developed a division of labour and a sophisticated urban civilisation not seen elsewhere in the Himalayan foothills. Newars have continued their age-old traditions and practices and pride themselves as the true custodians of the religion, culture and civilisation of Nepal. Newars are known for their contributions to culture, art and literature, trade, agriculture and cuisine. Today, they consistently rank as the most economically and socially advanced community of Nepal, according to the annual Human Development Index published by UNDP. Nep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hari Bansha Acharya
Hari Bansha Acharya ( ne, हरिवंश आचार्य) is a Nepalese actor, comedian, director, singer and writer. He is known for his method acting. He is one half of the comedy duo MaHa Jodi along with fellow comedian Madan Krishna Shrestha. He is known for his performance as Arjun in the 1997 patriotic drama film '' Balidaan''. He has also performed in the series Madan Bahadur Hari Bahadur as "Hari Bahadur". He also wrote and performed in the film ''Shatru Gatey''. Personal life Hari Bansha Acharya was born on 27 Kartik 2014 BS (13 November 1957 AD) in Gairidhara, Kathmandu, to father Homanjaya Acharya and mother Ganesh Kumari. He met his first wife, Meera, in 1982. He has two sons, Trilok Acharya and Mohit Acharya. His first wife, Meera Acharya, suffered from heart disease, and died in 2011. He married his second wife Ramila Pathak in 2012. In 2015, Acharya established ''The Meera Centre'', named for his late wife. The centre provides health and educational servic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seturam Shrestha
Seturam Shrestha ( ne, सेतुराम श्रेष्ठ) (1891-1941) was a Nepalese musician, singer and composer. He was an important figure in the development of modern music in Nepal at the beginning of the 20th century, and has been hailed as an Ustad. In addition to songs of love, Seturam sang songs with messages of social reform. In 1908, he became the first Nepalese artiste to record a song on gramophone disc. Among the songs he recorded in a studio in Kolkata, India was the iconic Rajamati. Janak Lal Shrestha, proprietor of Bhadrakali House, the main record store in Kathmandu then, sponsored the recording session. Seturam has also been credited with pioneering ghazal music in Nepal. Ghazal is a poetic form with origins in ancient Arabic verse that expresses the beauty of love. Seturam was born in Asan Kamalachhi, Kathmandu to father Krishna Dhar and mother Hari Devi Shrestha Śrēṣṭha ( new, श्रेष्ठ) is a Nepalese surname meaning "noble” or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neer Shah
Neer Bikram Shah, also known as Nir Shah, is a senior People of Nepal, Nepalese film actor, director, producer, poet, songwriter, and businessman. He is considered one of the leading actors in Cinema of Nepal, Nepali cinema history and an actor with multiple identities. He is related to the royal family of Kingdom of Nepal, Nepal. Film career Neer Shah is the producer or co-producer of many Nepali language, Nepali movies. He has also directed several Nepali movies produced by himself, including ''Basudev (film), Basudev'', ''Pachchis Basanta'', ''Basanti'', and a Nepal Bhasa movie Rajamati. He is also a co-producer of the Academy Award, Oscar-nominated film ''Himalaya – l'enfance d'un chef'', which was co-produced and directed by the French movie maker Eric Valli. The film, also released as ''Caravan'' (in Canada) and ''Himalaya'' (in Denmark and France), was the first film from Nepal to win an Oscar nomination. Shah has also played antagonistic as well as other character rol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madan Krishna Shrestha
Madan Krishna Shrestha ( ne, मदन कृष्ण श्रेष्ठ; ) is a Nepali actor, comedian, writer, singer, song writer, director and producer. He is one of the most successful and respected comedians in the Nepali entertainment industry and was the most popular stage performer of his time. He is well known for his method acting. He is one of the comedy duo from ''MaHa Jodi'', the other one being Hari Bansha Acharya. He also performs on stage most of the time with his partner, Hari Bansha Acharya. He has sung many hit Nepal Bhasa and few Nepali songs. He has been suffering from Parkinson's disease. The ''Maha Jodi'' has produced a lot of Drama & Telefilms based on sociopolitical sector of Nepal Nepal (; ne, नेपाल ), formerly the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal ( ne, सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल ), is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mai .... Awards *Madan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square (''Basantapur Durbar Kshetra'') is located in front of the old royal palace of the former Kathmandu Kingdom and is one of three Durbar (royal palace) Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Several buildings in the square collapsed due to a major earthquake on 25 April 2015. Durbar Square was surrounded with spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries. The Royal Palace was originally at Dattaraya square and was later moved to the Durbar square.Nepal Handbook by Tom Woodhatch The Kathmandu Durbar Square held the palaces of the Malla and Shah kings who ruled over the city. Along with these palaces, the square surrounds quadrangles, revealing courtyards and temples. It is known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a name derived from a statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, at the entrance of the palace. History and const ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shree Krishna Shrestha
Shree Krishna Shrestha ( ne, श्रीकृष्ण श्रेष्ठ; April 19, 1967 – August 10, 2014) was a Nepalese actor and producer known for his work in Nepali cinema. One of the most popular and celebrated stars of Nepali Cinema, Shrestha is renowned for his talents as an actor and dancer and was one of the highest-earning actors in Nepali cinema history. Shrestha made his acting debut with ''Bhumari'', which was successful in box office. Since then he has worked in commercially successful films like ''Maiti'', ''Bar Pipal'', ''Aafno Manche'', ''Gorkhali'', ''A Mero Hajur'', ''Upakar'', ''Sukha Dukha a''nd record-breaking all-time blockbusters, '' Hami Tin Bhai'', ''Kaha Bhetiyela'' and ''Kohinoor''. He was also the producer of the later two. Personal life Shree Krishna Shrestha married Shweta Khadka in July 2014. They met when she made her film debut in ''Kaha Bhetiyela'', a Nepali movie which he produced. The two had been in a relationship for a long t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prem Dhoj Pradhan
Prem Dhoj Pradhan (6 June 1938 – 6 May 2021) was a Nepalese musician. He was a singer, composer, and regional playback singer. He sang in the two major languages of Nepal: Newari and Nepali. He was also known as the Golden Voice and King of Romantic Melodies of Nepal. Pradhan was the first musician to perform with a guitar in Nepal and was the first Nepali singer to sing with Indian playback singer Usha Mangeshkar for the movie ''Maitighar'' in 1965. In 1985, he sang duet songs with Asha Bhosle for the movie ''Mayalu'' in Bombay, India. Pradhan varied his musical style throughout his career and recorded approximately 700 Plus songs in both languages combined on Radio Nepal, including live broadcasting and recorded songs. Early life Prem Dhoj Pradhan was born on 6 June, 1938, in Chautara, a small town 28 miles east of Kathmandu, to Ratna Dhoj Pradhan, a businessman, and Pran Devi Pradhan, a musician. Pradhan's parents separated when was young, and he went on to be raised b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varanasi
Varanasi (; ; also Banaras or Benares (; ), and Kashi.) is a city on the Ganges river in northern India that has a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world. * * * * The city has a syncretic tradition of Muslim artisanship that underpins its religious tourism. * * * * * Located in the middle-Ganges valley in the southeastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi lies on the left bank of the river. It is to the southeast of India's capital New Delhi and to the east of the state capital, Lucknow. It lies downstream of Allahabad (officially Prayagraj), where the confluence with the Yamuna river is another major Hindu pilgrimage site. Varanasi is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities. Kashi, its ancient name, was associated with a kingdom of the same name of 2,500 years ago. The Lion capital of Ashoka at nearby Sarnath has been interpreted to be a commemoration of the Buddha's first sermon there ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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