Kathmandu, Aug 23: The ‘grand finale’ of the second edition of ‘Mero Voice Universe’ and Mero Dance Universe, two of Nepal’s biggest reality shows is being held today. The winners of the both the categories walk home with Rs 10 million each, the biggest prize money in the history of reality shows in the country.
According to the organizers, the Intra National Welfare and Support Foundation of America, the competition is scheduled to conclude today at the Sunrise International Conference Center in Godavari, Lalitpur.
The finale is being held between the top six under ‘Voice Universe’ category. Those in the fray are Deepraj Rai from Sikkim, Wangege Sherpa from Darjeeling, Junu Prasai from Qatar, Pratham Gurung from Japan, Topraj Tamang from Hong Kong and Prashant Pokharel from Jhapa, Nepal.
Similarly, in the ' Dance universe' category, Amrita Rai from Sikkim, Rista Gurung from Hong Kong, and Susana Koirala, Situ Maharjan, Suraj Sinjali Magar and Sajan Pakhrin from Nepal will compete in the final.
Furthermore, the runner-up will win Rs 2.5 million and the third place winner will receive Rs 1 million. The fourth, fifth and sixth place winners will receive Rs 600,000, Rs 500,000 and Rs 400,000 respectively, while the top 10 have received Rs 300,000 each.
Nepali origin and Nepali speakers from all over the world competed in the three-month-long competition. The main objective of the reality show is to connect Nepalis around the world through cultures," said Dilli Adhikari, President of the Foundation. (RSS)