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Almoda Rana Uprety

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Almoda Rana Uprety
अलमोडा उप्रेती
Background information
Born5 February 1992
Nepal
OriginNepal
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, composer, music producer, music arranger
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
LabelsAlmoda Rana Uprety
Websitehttps://www.almodaranauprety.com/

Almoda Rana Uprety[1] is a Nepalese singer known for his work in Nepali music industry. He has released songs such as "Funtastic (Pani Paryo)", "Kaile Vetne Khai" , "Timi Ma Sanga",[2] Kaile Vetne Khai 2 (Nyasro)" and "Jyanle Timlai".

Early life

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Almoda started his career after being the second runner up in a national level broadcast singing competition Nepal Star – 2005 at the age of 16. He achieved a music degree from SOAS, University of London and Kathmandu University specializing in ethnomusicology. [clarification needed]

Discography

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Year Release Date Song Note
2014 19 October "Tihar Song" The most played song during Tihar festival
feat. Axata, Nawaj Ansari and Roland Carbety Miclee
2016 24 March "Funtastic" (Pani Paryo)[3] Viral Song of 2016[4]
2016 1 August "Always with you, Always with me" Ncell Axiata Anthem
2016 26 September "Changa Chet" Dashain Song
2016 22 November "Kaile Vetne Khai (K Bachaula Khai)"[5] Over 6m plays – Most Played Song
2017 16 November "Timi Ma Sanga" Love Song
2017 12 April "Maya Maya" Diarry movie
2017 20 July "Ye Daju Nasamau" Chhakka Panja 2 movie
2017 10 November "Dil Ko Bhittaima"
2017 29 December "Kamaar Ko Tattoo"
2017 31 December "Yeti Yeti Pani" Kri movie
2018 15 February "Taraharu (Barsadachhan)" Love ballad
2018 16 February "Dhuk Dhuki" Kri movie
2018 27 September "Thegana Veityo" ft. Mahesh, Zanak & Sujata
2018 23 November "Chappal Padkaudai" ft. Wild Ripperz Crew & Kristina Gurung
2019 10 January "Danda Pari (Mero Sano Gaun Chha)" Over 1m plays
2019 8 March "Sun Ka Bala (Suwa)" A Nepali Deuda Song,

ft. Mr RJ (Rajendra Bhaat) & Sita

2019 22 March "Samaya" ft. Kristina Gurung
2019 5 April "Roila Song (Roila Hannu Parcha)" Inspired from musical tour in Chitwan
2019 15 October "Garo VO" ft. Dilip Rayamajhi & Rahul Shah
2019 5 December "Khai Aja K Vo"
2019 29 December "Kaile Vetne Khai 2 (Nyasro)" Over 11m plays - most played song of 2019 - 2020.

ft. Najir Husen, Shilpa Maskey & Bikash Lamichhane

2020 5 March "Jwai Chaiyo" ft. Nep-Dreamerz
2020 10 September "Jyanle Timlai" Over 1m plays

ft. Dayahang Rai, Barsha Siwakoti & Buddhi Tamang

Features

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Featured song

Year Release Date Song Artist Note
2017 11 August Asha Xa Rap Mechanics (Sniper AV & Balle)
2017 29 December Instagram Ko Photo (feat. Almoda & Bses Slwl I ) BiV1
2019 26 July O Sathi DJ Atul Song regarding raising women raping case,

ft. DJ Atul

Cover songs

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Years Release date Song Note
2013 21 October "Parelima"
2015 15 March "Chanda Tare – Yes Boss !"
2016 20 February "Bola Bola" (Mash up) Mashup song
2016 9 May "Junta Lagyo/Somewhere" feat. Ayuska
2016 17 June "Sayau Thunga" Tribute to the late Amber Gurung
2017 3 February "Hamro Nepal Ma" (parody) A parody indicating Nepal situation at that time
2017 19 May "Jeena/Closer/Parelima" Mashup song
2017 14 June "Mai Chhori/Cheap Thrills" feat. Ayuska (mashup song)
2017 14 July "Kafal/Kamla" feat. Zanak (mashup song)
2017 1 December "Isharale/Channa Mereya" feat. Mandira (Mashup song)
2018 22 March "Sajan Morey" feat. Sujata (based on Raag Jog)
2019 23 August "Pahelo Junia / Aaudai Jadai" Mashup song
2020 27 February "Tujhe Kitna Chahein / Memories / Nyasro" Mashup song
2020 19 May "Chulesima"

Filmography

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Year Title Notes
2015 Jerry Music arranger
2015 Resham Filili Film score, music arranger, remix
2016 Dreams Music arranger
2016 Junge Music director, composer
2016 Gajalu Music arranger
2016 Chhakka Panja Music aArranger
2017 Ghampani Music arranger
2017 Diarry Singer, music arranger
2017 Chhakka Panja 2 Singer, music arranger
2018 Kri Singer, music arranger, composer
2020 Hunger (भोक) Short Film Film Score

A thriller short film about COVID 19 lockdown.

Social contribution

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Year Release date Contribution Details
2015 15 October Anthem song "Kina Udcha Sabunman (How can Sabunman Fly?)" – Awareness song for washing hand with Help Nepal Today Organization.

– Creative Conscience Award 2016 Winner, UK

2016 21 October Anthem song "Condom Song" – National AIDS & STD awareness song, Nepal.

– We for Change collaboration with National Center for AIDS and STD Control, Ministry of Health, Govt. Of Nepal and MTV Staying Alive

2020 10 March Global Handwashing song, COVID-19 Awareness - COVID-19 Awareness

Awards

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Almoda has been awarded with:

  • A NEFTA Award for the movie Jerry
  • Hits FM Awards for Best Pop Vocal Performance for Funtastic (Pani Paryo)

After releasing Pani Paryo he has been awarded and nominated at some awards and this song was Nepal's most streamed song of 2016.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Rana Uprety, Almoda. "नामजस्तै फरक गायक अल्मोडा". Nagarik News (in Nepali). Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Almoda on Facebook".
    - "Latest Interview With Almoda Rana Uprety". Yo Sansar. 20 February 2017. Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
    - "Almoda Rana Uprety And Robin and the New Revolution Lined Up For Signaturee's Nepalese New Year Bash!". Nepali Sajha. 15 March 2017. Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Cartoonz Crew surprises students with live performance". My Republica. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  4. ^ Neo (25 March 2016). "Fresh Tunes: Almoda Rana Uprety's 'Funtastic' is Fantastically Fun Song!". NeoStuffs. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  5. ^ urbannepali (27 September 2016). "ALMODA RANA UPRETY IS BACK WITH HIS NEW SONG 'CHANGA CHET'". Urban Nepali. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
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