Kutu Ma Kutu, also known as Kutu Ma Kutu Supari Dana ( Nepali:कुटुमा कुटु or कुटुमा कुटु सुपारी दाना) is a Nepalese song from the 2017 Nepalese film Dui Rupaiya. The song is sung by

Rajan Raj Shiwakoti Rajan Raj Shiwakoti ( ne, राजनराज शिवाकोटी) is a Nepalese folk and film songwriter, composer and singer. Biography Shiwakoti was born in Dolakha District of Nepal. He is married to Kabita Mainali. Music carrier Shiw ...

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and Rajan Ishan, with lyrics and music by Rajan Raj Shiwakoti, directed by Asim Shah. The music video of the track features actors Asif Shah,

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, Swastima Khadka and Buddhi Tamang. On 22 December 2017 Kutu Ma Kutu became the first Nepalese YouTube video to reach 100 million views and it is the most viewed Nepalese video on YouTube currently viewing over 120 million times, also it was the fastest song to gain 20 million views and in 49 days the song managed to gain 10 Million views. The name "Kutu Ma Kutu" is a

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that refers as the word kutu kutu mean something that is hard when chewing it and the word supari dana means

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. The word is usually used to invite someone to a function than you chew the nut to accept the invitation. You can rea
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Background

The song is composed by Rajan Raj Shiwakoti, the song has the mix of Nepalese beats including

Madal The madal ( ne, मादल) or maadal is a Nepalese folk musical instrument. The madal is used mainly for rhythm-keeping in Nepalese folk music. It is very popular and widely used as a hand drum in Nepal. The madal has a cylindrical body with a s ...

Bansuri A bansuri is an ancient side blown flute originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is an aerophone produced from bamboo and metal like material used in Hindustani classical music. It is referred to as ''nadi'' and ''tunava'' in the ''Ri ...

and

Contemporary classical music Contemporary classical music is classical music composed close to the present day. At the beginning of the 21st century, it commonly referred to the post-1945 modern forms of post-tonal music after the death of Anton Webern, and included seria ...

with a classic Nepalese flavor to it. The lyrics were written by Rajan Raj Shiwakoti. Rajan Raj Shiwakoti who is known for bring Nepalese culture into his music videos and songs and he is known for another popular song such as Surkhe Thai, Purba Pashim etc.

Music video

The music video features popular actors from Nepal including Asif Shah,

, Swastima Khadka and Buddhi Tamang, in the music video Asif Shah and

who're running away from the police and they go on a mela (function) while in a run) and dance with Swastima Khadka.

Release

The music video for song was released on 28 May 2017 in video sharing website

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, through the YouTube channel of HighlightsNepal. The music video is the first song released from the film than "Talkyo Jawani" and "Dui Rupaiyan". The song was released under the banner of the G21 Production and Black Horse Pictures.

Critical reception

The song became Nepal's most viewed video in YouTube currently having more than 100 million views.

Track listing

Awards

Credits and personnel

Original version * Rajan Raj Shiwakoti - writer, music and lead vocals * Shyam Swet Rashaili - mixing * Rajan Ishan - arranger * Kabiraj Gahatraj - choreographer * Lokesh Bajracharya - editor * Asim Shah - director

References

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