- Monday, 16 May 2022
Baacha Vayo: Swoopna Suman’s wedding revealation
Suman Thapa a.k.a. Swoopna Suman is one of the leading faces of the contemporary Nep-pop scene, with over a dozen singles released under his belt. The singer has a loyal fan-base, as like prominent international artists: Army for BTS or Blink for Blackpink; Swoopna’s fans are labeled as “Swoopners”. They are collectively dedicated to promoting and genuinely supporting all his artistic endeavors.
Celebrities say local leaders should work for development
Celebrities of the entertainment industry participated in the local level elections on Friday. Like other voters, they voted for their favourite candidates. While senior actor Madan Das Shrestha is contesting election for the post of mayor in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, other cast their votes for the candidates of their choice with enthusiasm.
Sohail Khan and Seema file for divorce after 24 years of marriage; spotted at Family Court
Sohail Khan and Seema had tied the knot in 1998. The couple has now filed for a divorce with the intention to end their 24 years of marriage. On Friday, the estranged couple was spotted leaving the Family court in Mumbai as the paparazzi snapped them from outside the court's vicinity.
Title song of ‘Satyam’ released
Lyrical video of the title song of Satyam, which has been in the news since the announcement of the movie, was made public on Tuesday. Satyam is said to be a comeback movie of superstar Rajesh Hamal after a long gap. The song of the movie starring Rajesh Hamal has been made public through Ramro Entertainment’s official YouTube channel. The song features the voice of Raju Maharjan while Resham Sapkota has penned it. ‘Kutumba Band’ has composed the music of the song as per the concept of Yogesh Kaji. Rakesh Dahal has edited the lyrical video of the song. The video features only actor Rajesh Hamal.
Minnath: The dreadlock deity who accompanies Machhindranath
The longest chariot festival of Nepal that presently has the city of Patan up in joy, the Rato Machhindranath Jatra needs no introduction. The 48-foot chariot is an instantly recognisable symbol of Lalitpur and its rich culture and attracts people from all over the country. But little is known about the smaller chariot of the god popularly known as Minnath which accompanies Machhindranath along its journey through the old routes of the city.
Deepika leaves for Cannes Film Festival
Deepika Padukone left for Cannes earlier today and is all set to take her place as one of the jury members at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. The actor, who has been a regular attendee of the festival since 2017, was spotted at Mumbai’s airport on Tuesday. Deepika is the only Indian artiste on the panel. The festival will kick off on May 16 and will end on May 28. The Gehraiyaan actor is expected to walk the red carpet on all 10 days.
Tagore’s birth anniversary marked
Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), Embassy of India, Kathmandu together with Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathmandu celebrated the 161st Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore on May 09, at Vivekananda Hall, Embassy of India, Kathmandu. The event was organised as part of the ongoing celebrations of India @75 Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Director of Great Stupa of Universal Compassion honoured
Lumbini-Kapilvastu Global Campaign felicitated director Green for correcting the wrong information that Buddha was born in India and mentioning the correct information that Buddha was born in Nepal.
Foreign films flourish, local ones fail to earn
Nepali film industry has resumed its business after the end of third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in terms of collection there is no place to be satisfied. Although South Indian movies and Hollywood movies have been continuously luring local audience to the halls, Nepali movies have not been able to draw the crowd in the movie theatres.
Beyonce receives first-ever Daytime Emmy Award nomination
Beyonce received her first Daytime Emmy nomination for the upbeat track she wrote for her mom Tina Knowles-Lawson’s Facebook Watch show. The 40-year-old singer was recognized in the outstanding original song category for her 90’s sitcom-inspired tune, Talks With Mama Tina Theme Song, which debuted in December. Despite earning eight Primetime Emmy nominations since 2013, the mom-of-three has yet to take home one of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ prestigious trophies.
‘Doctor Strange 2’ star Olsen on how Johansson taught her to be a superhero
Actress Elizabeth Olsen’s character Wanda Maximoff in the ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ is at her most complex, as her relationship with the title character essayed by English star Benedict Cumberbatch, grows more tangled over the course of the film. However, Olsen, whose portrayal of the mystical Scarlet Witch has made her a consistent MCU fan favourite, says that no matter what Wanda goes through, she’ll continue to defend the character, reports ‘Variety’.
Exhibition on menstrual taboo, sexual violence held
A solo art exhibition titled Bidambana at Classic Gallery in Patan by artist Rukumani Shrestha concluded on Friday. The art exhibition had begun on April 10 featuring 40 artworks created through ‘Itching print’ format. Shrestha’s artworks shed light on how women are unkindly treated during their menstruation cycle.
Bollywood singer Aastha Gill coming to Kathmandu
Bollywood singer and songwriter Aastha Gill is coming to Kathmandu for a concert. She is scheduled to perform for the concert Aastha Gill Live in Kathmandu on Saturday. At the concert, to be held at Club Platinum, Durbarmarg, Gill will present her hits Pani Pani Ho Gayi, Tera Buzz, DJ Wale Babu, Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai, Nagin Din Gin Gin, Kamariya and more than a dozen other songs.
