Poster of Gorkha Paltan

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Gorkhali Indian Idol in Gorkha Paltan

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AVASH KARMACHARYA 

KATHMANDU, May 17: “When a Gorkhali decides to join a battalion, he promises to do anything and everything for his country. He vows that he will not be carried away by his emotions and will remain disciplined to guard his nation from all odds,” Dr Pradip Bhattrai, a film critic and prominent film journalist shared. “Director and producer Narayan Rayamajhi’s upcoming film Gorkha Paltan is such a film that recounts all that a Lahure has to go through in his life.” 

Directed and produced by Narayan Rayamajhi, Gorkha Paltan, an upcoming celluloid film released its album under the presentation of Music.Com at The Bakery Café in Sundara yesterday.

The comedy duo MaHa jodi (Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya) officially released the album of the film, which is composed by BB Anuragi and is brought out by Music.Com.

What makes Gorkha Paltan a must-see and it’s album a must-buy is that this feature film has debuted Indian Idol 3 Prashant Tamang as the lead hero in the film and most of the soundtracks in the film is voiced by Tamang.

“I’ve always been a great fan of MaHa jodi. As a child, I always dreamt meeting with them someday. Today, I can’t express how happy I am to have received this privilege of releasing my album from these gigantic figures of the Nepali screen,” the excited singer turned actor enthused, adding, “Their consistency is an inspiration to all. I promise to follow their footsteps. I promise to keep singing as long as there is life in me.” The function also marked Madan Krishna Shrestha’s birthday, who turned 60 on Saturday. In no time, people stood up to sing birthday song for Shrestha while the prominent actor got carried away as he was cutting the cake. “Sixty and 16 sounds quite familiar and I’d prefer to be called sixteen,” the birthday boy shared humorously referring to the sixteen candles lit on his birthday cake. “Thank you so much for your love and thank you so much for making my birthday loud and colorful. And, I wish Gorkha Paltan to do a great business. I’d like to convey my best wishes to Prashant Tamang’s musical journey. May he shine as an actor as well,” Shrestha concluded. Singer turned actor Tamang requested his fans to accept him as an actor too. “You showered me your love and bestowed me with your blessings when I dreamt of becoming a singer. Now I’m dreaming of becoming an actor too. I’m sure you’ll accept my new avatar too,” the former Indian Idol put in emotionally.
Published on 2010-05-17 10:14:52

'I'm still a beginner'

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	AVASH KARMACHARYA  Indian Idol 3 Prashant Tamang will be turning into an actor with Gorkha Paltan. Directed and produced by Narayan Rayamajhi, the Nepali feature film will debut Tamang in the lead role. Republica had a chat with Tamang during the music release function of the movie. Excerpts: How has life changed ever since you became Indian Idol? Certainly, the Indian Idol award has given me so much. First and foremost, it introduced me as somebody. Before I became the idol, hardly anybody cared what I was doing. It has fulfilled my childhood dream of becoming a singer and it has given me a vision to grow up as a singer. In Bollywood, stardom is like that castle of sand by the sea which can be swept away easily by unfortunate tides. Many singers have disappeared and only a few have succeeded in the industry. Where do you see yourself? I’ve to admit this that it’s not that easy to live up to one’s expectation in Indian film industry. Likewise, it’s a Herculean task to maintain one’s stardom. Sometimes, it’s not just the talent; it’s also the luck that really matters. I also have to admit this that I’m still a beginner and there’s still a long way to go. I’ll definitely not give up. As you’re also in the battalion of Darjeeling police, it must be really difficult managing time for music while also working for the battalion. My battalion is very supportive toward my love for music. It’s because of them that I’ve reached here so far. They’ve been flexible in terms of my work schedules. But if you have to someday choose between music and your profession, which will you go for? Well…that’s a tough question to answer right now. But suppose if I really have to choose between the two, I believe my department will understand if I chose music. Most of the Indian Idols, apart from the first Idol Abhijeet Sawant, are hardly into showbiz and it seems like they all disappeared from the limelight. See…it’s really competitive out there. Nonetheless, I’m not trying to say that I’m not ready to face the difficulties. I’m ready to go through all hurdles. But to be very honest, I haven’t been offered for anything in Indian music industry so far. May be the right time for me is yet to come. Regarding the disappearance of other Indian Idols, all of them are busy with their own musical projects. With “Gorkha Paltan” you’re trying your hands at acting too. How did this happen? Apart from longing to become a singer, I also wanted to become an actor. And, the role that I’ve been offered in the movie is a blessing in disguise. But don’t you think mixing two genres (singing and acting) together may ruin your singing career? Both the genres you’re talking about come together under a single umbrella of art. It would rather be fun to sing for myself in the films I do. Besides, I also need to prove some people that I can act as well. A few told me that I’m not fit for an actor’s role. I need to prove them wrong. While many hesitate to begin a career in the already sinking Nepali film industry, you seem to be very positive about your career… If you can’t take the risks, you will do nothing extraordinary in life. Somebody has to take the risk and there has to be a beginning. Nepali silver screen is not as difficult to handle as it is often portrayed. I’m satisfied but there’s much more to be done   Published on 2010-05-17 10:11:22

Indian Idol Prashant Tamang was felicitated with 'Bishesh Samman 2067' for his contribution in the sector of Nepali music.

Himalayan News Service

KATHMANDU: Different television programmes and artistes were awarded at the first-ever TAFON-Media Hub Tele Awards 2067 held at Soaltee Crowne Plaza on May 18. The awards were arwarded to tele-serials that were broadcast from Nepali television channels in the last 25 years and artistes who had acted in them.

Pandhra Gatey, the tele-film by famous comedy duo Haribansha Acharya and Madan Krishan Shrestha, was awarded the best tele-film from 1984-1994. After receiving the award Acharya sharing his experience said, "Pandhra Gatey was the major tele-serial that provided us opportunity to work in more serials."

Santosh Panta was felicitated for making the longest tele-serial in the history of Nepal tele-serial and Rudra Raj Pandey was awarded the Lifetime Acheivement Award, while the ever-popular tele-serial Tito Satya won a record number of six awards for the best comedy.

Indian Idol Prashant Tamang was felicitated with 'Bishesh Samman 2067' for his contribution in the sector of Nepali music.

Organised by Television Art workers Forum of Nepal (TAFON) and Media Hub, the award was distributed in categories of comedy, social awareness, folk music videos and pop music videos.

Besides the distribution of awards to the winners, the artistes also presented different songs, dances as well as comedy acts.

Sponsored by PrimeLife insurance in association with Home TV, the co-sponsors of the event were Jagadamba Cement, Flower Fund Energy Food, Nepatop and Pearl. Annapurana Post was the official media partner; THT Live was the official voting partner while Soaltee Crowne Plaza was the hospitality partner.

Prashant Tamang winning Indian Idol 3 in newspapers in Sikkim

“Angalo Yo Maya Ko” completes its shooting

Press Release

Suresh Lama

May 07 :  Much shouted Kishor Dungmali Rai’s Nepali Feature Film “Angalo Yo Maya Ko” finally completes its shooting .  Film took almost 61 days to complete in an around beautiful locations of Sikkim. The completion time was scheduled for 45 days , but the weather didn’t permitted the crew to finish the movie in stipulated time. Somehow film was nicely visualized with extra ordinary efforts by all the technicians and actors.  The effect of the weather caused higher in film budget with increase of 35% extra amount.

Final In Clap party was organized at Hotel Highway Inn , Majhitar by Sinai Commercial (P) Ltd. Indian Idol 3 Prashant Tamang . Sikkimese sensation Mahendra Gurung and Harshika Shrestra from Kathmandu were the main attraction of this party. Many guest from surrounding area were invited in this get together.  During  this party Producer Kishor Dungmali Rai and Production Designer Radha Thapa Rai had done Khada Arpan to all the Actors and Technicians , an appreciated and thanked the unit on giving their best efforts in this shooting period. Director of this film Vinod Sereng had given short speech and thanked all the media partners of this movie . Party lasted till mid night.

Sinai Commercial (P) Ltd. had tied up with famous music company of Nepal on promoting  the music of “Angalo Yo Maya Ko”. The release of the audio will be done sooner in coming months. 5^th Mile Metro Point, Gangtok based PSLAM Music Studio is doing our music records and voice dubbing work. Nepal based top film and animation editor Mr. Bipin Malla had inspected this studio and found to be good for music recording and voice dubbing. This is first time in Sikkim that big budget Nepali Film musical work was given to local studio. Along with Music Director of this film Mr. Issac Chettri , Prashant Tamang, George Suman Pega, Sagar Bal, Sukmit Taso, Geeta Basnet are involved in this movie as a singer.  For more details and latest updated pictures and videos visitors can log on to www.angaloyomayako.com, www.hknepal.com, www.ramechhaptamangsamaj.com, www.tamangsamaj.com, http://prasanttamang.blogspot.com/ , www.facebook.com/pages/Prashant...Fan-Page.