Nepali singers singing soulful Nepali song in Mall, Darjeeling

भिडियो हेर्न तलको विज्ञापनलाई हटाउनुहोस

Nepali folk songs with complete sincerity, honesty and devotion. The singers were poor, unkempt, shabby looking but yet they poured their heart out passionately with their music. And they looked happy and content while doing it. Their makeshift live concert filled the otherwise ordinary narrow mall lane with music, giving the place a unique character. The Nepali sarangi they romanced, is a small musical instrument but can do big wonders if right strings are pulled. A cheap but stylish handkerchief is laid on the road where people donate money if they are touched by the songs. Sadly, most parted with a paltry Rs.10 note. It made me think how people perceive and reward art. Give the same singer a polished platform and good marketing and people will pay exorbitant amount to hear them. Next time you are in Darjeeling, pls. keep aside at least half an hour to hear them. And pay up at least Rs.100. Especially if you are taking their pictures and videos. They deserve it! With this thought, I sat next to them , on the road, closed my eyes as my soul transported to heaven.
Nepali music, I figured out art is everywhere on the street. You just need to pause, observe and appreciate.
About : I was staying in the valley facing Parklane Hotel near the mall in Darjeeling. I made several uphill hike up the mall for 2-3 days just to pause and hear these divine Nepali singers. For me, they are the best ‘attraction’ of Darjeeling. Sadly they were largely ignored by the many self absorbed vacationers. People walk past by , some just give them a glance, some are indifferent and some are totally mesmerized. I fall in the last category. I cant understand a single word but still I was moved by the soft music. (Can someone pls. help me translate this song and its lyrics?)
Once I got back home, I googled to discover that this song is the very popular “Mohani Lagla Hai” from Nepali movie “Chino” starring Shiva Shrestha, Bhuvan KC, Sarmila Malla, Kristi Mainali, Tulsi Ghimire, Subhadra Adhikari and Sunil Thapa. Original singer : Narayana Gopal.

भिडियो हेर्न तलको विज्ञापनमा क्लिक गर्नुहोस