''Gaun Gaun Bata Utha'' () is a Nepali-language

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by music duo Raamesh and Rayan and written and composed by Shyam Tamot. The song is also known as ''Sankalpa'' (resolution/ vow) song. The song has been translated into 17 national and foreign languages including Chinese, French and Hindi. The song served as an anthem during the 1979 Nepalese student protests as well as many other protests in Nepal.

Background

In 1978, Shyam Tamot composed "Gaun Gaun Bata Utha" with vocals by musical duo Ramesh and Rayan.

Lyrics

In popular culture

* The original song is featured prominently in

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released a

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of the song in 2018.

References

{{Reflist 1978 songs Songs written for Nepalese films Nepalese songs Works about the Nepalese Civil War Songs in Nepali