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Silence Breaking the Silence 9/11 will experience the country’s loudest musical explosion this year in the form of Silence Festival, allowing fans an opportunity to witness great acts right here in the city. Continued on page 2 Model: Ashma Singh Model: 2007 record “The Apostasy” At a glance was inspired by his trip here. getstarted What Silence Festival start off with our picks Hailed for the last two decades as one of the few metal bands Who Silence Entertainment getting better with each album, When Behemoth could be the ultimate 9 November (Saturday) Silence Breaking the Silence treat for fans here. Time 12:00 pm onwards Samyam Shrestha Opening for the Polish Where Mandap Fun Park juggernauts are six killer eavy metal has come here has steadily grown. It was bands from , India and Ticket Price Rs. 700 a long way in Nepal as if the Michael Jacksons of Switzerland - UgraKarma, Hsince its introduction in metal were playing here one Underside, Newaz, Jugaa, to promote our music and bring While the previous editions late 80s-early 90s. But until after the other, while the people Zygnema, Derrick and And it to an international standard. I of the festival were held at a few years ago, no major beyond the metal circle were We Came. The festival has believe it’s getting better every Jawlakhel Football Ground, international metal band had totally oblivious to it all. It was always been quite flexible while year and we have been able to the venue this year has ever played in the country. So a private party of sorts, if you deciding the lineup and they’ve witness a lot of good bands been changed to Fun Park, when Silence Entertainment could call it that! put together bands from various here on our home soil.” Bhrikutimandap. It’s assured first announced that Polish Maintaining this tradition, subgenres of heavy music this Nepal could be one of the that it’ll be different in terms death metal legends Vader (one Silence Festival has arrived time around as well - from old- few countries where attendees of lighting and sound too. of the forefathers of the genre) again with its fourth edition. school death metal to deathcore, at regular metal shows When asked if the impediments would headline Silence Festival This time they have Behemoth, and alternative rock/metal to outnumber those at average brought on by the election in 2011, it was met with wide another Polish powerhouse, as hardcore - providing something mainstream rock concerts. Last season would affect the festival, disbelief. But, disappointingly headliners. For those unaware, for all heavy music enthusiasts year, more than 3 thousand Shrestha said, “We are trying for the skeptics, the historic Behemoth is a blackened death to look forward to. “Every year devoted fans had gathered for our best to make this concert as show did happen and the Nepali metal band formed in 1991 with we try to bring something the festival which was then successful as always, regardless underground music scene has nine albums - and numerous different in terms of bands, headlined by Dutch progressive of the circumstances. I hope we never been the same since. EPs, splits and demos - under sound and whatever makes up metal band Textures. Similar will be able to get maximum More importantly, it put Nepal their belt. Interestingly, the the festival,” shares Bikrant was the case two years ago, support from the authorities.” on the map as a destination for band’s frontman Nergal (Adam Shrestha, Managing Director when fans from various other We can only hope so! big bands. A few years forward Darski) had visited Nepal in of Silence Entertainment. cities (including from India) had You can visit www. and the list of renowned 2005 and, according to him, “The primary objective of this traveled to Kathmandu to see silencefestival.com for further groups that have performed the cover artwork of their festival was and will always be Vader. information. ! on stand NOW updates on fridayweekly.com.np

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feature issues that matter For the Need of Transformation Social entrepreneurship is an increasingly used term these days. It’s interesting and inspiring to see how social entrepreneurs have been able to affect lives in their societies in different capacities. Hidden Journeys Nepal is a unique tour concept of Changefusion Nepal which provides opportunities to meet, learn and share ideas with such entrepreneurs and other social entrepreneurs believe and tour that enables interested teacher could volunteer in a active members of society. then see. people to meet the change- remote school, a communication Luna Shrestha Thakur makers of the country. specialist could assist where Samyam Shrestha initiated Changefusion In Thakur’s words, “Hidden required, etc. It’s all about Nepal in 2008 believing that Journeys are inspirational human relationships which, he other day I was reading for applying wireless technology entrepreneurship in the social tours where participants visit in the long run, is more about how Muhammad to transform the education sector is the best solution inspiring social entrepreneurs, sustainable and crucial than TYunus, a Bangladeshi system and economy of the for present-day Nepal. The innovators, activists or artists funds and donations. banker, economist and Nobel topographically challenged organization aims to focus to understand how they are The tour, which was prize winner, helped local regions of rural Nepal. What do on the strengths, problems tackling challenges with established in January this villagers end poverty by lending these two personalities have in and solutions of young social creativity and determination. year and officially took off small amounts of money, a common? They are both social entrepreneurs by mentoring, They connect with like-minded in September, has already model which eventually spawned entrepreneurs who have paved networking and awarding people and explore Nepal completed three pilot phases. a larger-scale movement known avenues of opportunities for (with Surya Nepal Asha Social beyond the usual itineraries The participants included as ‘microfinance’. The article those who would otherwise be Entrepreneurship Award). They of great views, trekking and students, business persons, directed my thoughts towards locked into lives without hope. also recently launched ‘Hidden culture. I can see most of the videographers, future social Mahabir Pun, a figure known While others see and believe, Journeys Nepal’, a very unique social entrepreneurs working in entrepreneurs and a large isolation, so we’re just trying to number of foreigners as well. connect them to create a bigger From a traveler’s point of view, impact.” this is a unique opportunity to It is evident that Nepal understand that Nepal has more needs more people with creative to it than just trekking, cultural and innovative ideas that hotspots and religious rituals. can create a culture of self- The Nepali life is of course sustainability without having intertwined with these traditions to depend on external donors. and practices but they’re just Rather than leaving societal a part of the bigger picture. needs to the government Understanding people through or business sectors, social factual stories, which are often entrepreneurs find what is not ignored, would be an informative working and solve the problem way to explore the country. by changing the system. For example, when taken to “The people in the limelight Durbar Square, the participants are the ones with big businesses will be given a chance to not or those who have good only study medieval art but profiles. But hidden are those also to communicate with local locally born and raised people artisans and craftsmen, along who are committed towards with people who have grown their community. They are up around the monuments. It the ones who have initiated is, therefore, educational with a different projects selflessly,” greater focus on details. This is shares Thakur. “We’ve learned what Hidden Journeys Nepal a lot from the young social is providing. ! entrepreneurs we have worked with through Changefusion Nepal. They have been giving The Tours their best regardless of the The packages are of two challenges, which is a very types – fixed tours and custom tours, which are inspiring thing in itself. It’d be designed by participants selfish if we keep them hidden.” themselves according to the Besides, the discussions that the areas of their interest. The tour participants have with the registration fee structure local entrepreneurs could help varies on the basis of the in further creating new ideas type and location. Their and broadening their horizons, last tour took place on so it’s a win-win situation for 1 and 2 November on both sides. Organic Farming, Health and While people mostly Heritage. The next Hidden Journey Nepal tour is taking think about cash donations place on 1 and 2 December or financial aid when talking on Health and Education. about support, the idea of You can learn more about Hidden Journeys Nepal is to this project and their build and develop partnerships. upcoming tours at http:// A technologist could help hiddenjourneysnepal.com. where his skills are needed, a ALBUM Lightning Bolt I Neil Young influence ortheOSThedidfor ‘IntoTheWild’ but Vedder ’.Maybe it’shis ByMyself with‘Sleeping to theAmerican countryside as McCready channels hisinnerHendrix.Thenit’stimetotake a ride beauty too an Theguitar anthemicsoloisa thing rhythmicof portion. to that worksitself The Records Play’. 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Thelast song, Ukelele Songs. ‘Yellow Moon’follows suitas thepenultimate with track which hadalso appeared onhissoloalbum, onthissong,excels a version of has developed a real connection withacoustic based music. Hethoroughly All theadulation ‘Lightning Bolt’isreceiving State-side well isvery review popular culturerevisited ! people the buzz-makers Jazzin’ It Up Contusion is a jazz/fusion trio formed just about a month ago. During this short period they’ve managed to win the Jazz for the Next Generation music competition at Jazzmandu. Interestingly, the band’s vocalist Axata Singh too joined the group only a few days before their Jazzmandu performance. Fr!day catches up with two members of the band. Samyam Shrestha

For me, the best moment as a musician was when I Through music, I want to tell my own stories. I’m still in won the Outstanding Musician Award for the second search of my original voice. consecutive year at Jazzmandu last week. My all time favorite album is “In Rainbows” by My first concert was at Kirateshwor Sangeet Ashram. I Radiohead. There are plenty of interesting and fascinating was eight years old at that time. records but only a few have the ability to emotionally connect with you. This album is the one that does that for My greatest strength is the power of smiling (despite me. the glitches in my head). I think that even an untuned guitar has a sound and I am bad at blowing things. That’s why I could never be meaning. It depends on how you use that tune. What might good at playing wind instruments. not sound good in one place may sound good elsewhere. I don’t use a cell phone because I can vanish and I have not regretted anything I’ve done onstage. reappear whenever I like. Everything you do is a learning experience. It’s like I don’t like the divisions in music. I believe in bridges, overcoming a battle. not barriers. I wish I could fly. Ashesh Kulung Rai is the The one thing I hate is ignorance, because you do tabla player of Contusion. not evolve or improve when you don’t focus on Although he is specifically a things. percussionist, he plays numerous other instruments as well. He has Yuvash Vaidya is a multi-instrumentalist and also recently started a hip-hop plays keyboard in Contusion. He has been a project. part of numerous musical projects, including the progressive rock band Stairs of Cirith.

The one musician I’d like to share the stage with is Chris “Daddy” Dave. The first instrument I learned was the guitar. kathmandu never a dull moment A Timeless Institution Seeing decades of dawn and dusk what remains of this magnificent school is its perseverance to keep up the education standard despite facing The Present Context The institution struggles to retain its countless adversity. grandeur and charm that it once was Samyak Moktan nationally revered for. However, it still continues to impart free education to students. The present Headmaster Dhananjay Yadav who has been a part of this school for around 44 years, continuously strives to maintain the same standard of education. From Nursery to grade 10, a total of 250 students are enrolled here, a majority of them hail from districts outside Kathmandu. The official name of the school has been changed to Bhanu Madhyamik Vidhyalaya but it is still popularly known as Durbar High School, a school that has forged its name in history. The ground floor of the school also houses Nepal Sanskrit University which was established in 1934 BS to impart Sanskrit knowledge to the sons belonging to a Brahmin family. Nevertheless, it is now open to all and Sanskrit is kept as an optional subject.

Iconic Structure Spread across a four and a half ropani land, this white washed, solid brick and stucco architecture personifies the A historical glance Victorian style. After the You cannot have missed this hallowed building that Matriculation had to be given from Calcutta devastation caused by the 1990 strikingly sits across Rani Pokhari. It resonates University. It then got shifted to Patna University, earthquake additional staircase with the hourly chimes from the nearby clock but the travel expense of the students was an extra and classrooms have been tower (Ghantaghar) and holds the honor of being burden to the government’s coffers. To avoid that, added to the building but its Nepal’s first and the oldest educational institution. a matriculation examination center was opened architectural design remains the Durbar High School was established in the year in Tri-Chandra College and consequently Nepal same. The corridors made of 1910 and strictly limited its education to the Government formed its SLC examination board in stone tiles held with the wooden members of the ruling family; since it remained 1990 BS but it was affiliated to Patna University. It rafts ideally remains as it was. within the confines of the durbar or palace, it was was only in 2003 BS that the government separated aptly named so. History traces , SLC from its Indian affiliation. the first , to have laid the foundation for this iconic school. Impressed by Great Some fun facts to know Britain’s education system, and with the purpose Believe it or not • The first headmaster of this school was Mr. Kenning who Jung of providing an arena of modern education with One fine day in the year 2042 BS, a class on Bahadur Rana had invited to Nepal to teach English. emphasis on the English language, Rana started this the second floor consisting of 80 students is • Out of 20 headmasters till date, 2 were from Great Britain, 7 pioneer of a school. engrossed in solving a math problem. Their from India and the remaining from Nepal. The commencement of the formal education is teacher, Dhananjay Yadav religiously scribbles • During Bhanu Jayanti, the Prime Minister of Nepal visits the believed to have started in a small room in Thapathali problems on the blackboard. Suddenly, there’s school to commemorate Bhanu Bhakta Acharya. This has been Durbar. But records show that the classes then shifted a loud thud. The teacher turns around and going on for ages and is mandatory for every PM of Nepal. to Charburja Durbar, Seto Durbar and then to the faces the classroom, only to find out, that what • During the 1948 prize distribution ceremony of the school, Poet Narayanhiti Durbar. Durbar School however found its remains of the classroom is the 3 feet area where Motiram Bhatta was awarded a prize for standing first in his rightful place with the construction of the building he is standing. As it turned out, the structure class. He was in class 10 at that time. west to Rani Pokhari in the year 1948 BS during the was so old that it gave in on the students’ • Martyr Ganga Lal Shrestha passed his SLC from this school in prime ministerial regime of Bir Sumsher Rana. The weight. A peek into the big gaping hole in the the year 1989 BS. He had also played the lead role of Columbus school opened its doors to the general public in 1958 middle of the now non-existent classroom in the school’s English drama Columbus’s Journey in the Water. BS, 48 years after its foundation under the leadership shows students covered in rubble and bleeding. • Freedom Fighters such as Sukhraraj, Bal Bahadur Pandey, of Dev Sumsher Rana. The school remained fully Yadav jumps out of the window and gathers Chiniya Lal Singh, Thirbam Malla were a product of this funded by the Government and charged no extra fee help. The students are rushed to the nearby Bir school. Some prominent personalities also include Laxmi Prasad from the students. Hospital. They survive with mere bruises and a Devkota, Tanka Prasad Acharya, Kriti Nidhi Bista and Amrit Without the presence of a university or any cut, what does not survive is the classroom. Man Pradhan. school board, the class 10 examination then called hallofframe 2 3 4 5

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31 October, Moods Studio Lounge I didn’t hear any howls, or maybe I missed them. Party Transylvania promised the spooks but failed to deliver. It could be because the real party started way after midnight. Fr!day spotted a ghostly pirate, Dracula, lolitas, zombies, a bride-and-groom duo, and many more dressed up partygoers at the Halloween gathering. A countdown to midnight saw the cutting of a cake keeping in tune with the party’s theme which was based on the film, Hotel Transylvania.

1. Mahima Singh 2. Shadab Ali 3. Suman Lama 4. Ramzan Khan and Namrata Thakur 5. Niranjan Manandhar 6. Manish Rajbhandari 7. Dikesh Malholtra 8. Sabona Limbu, Rubina Gurung and Sangay Palmo 9. Piusa Pradhan, Sagun Ghale, Susmita Limbu and Sudeep Pradhan 10. Rojan Karmacharya 11. Oshima Banu HOW TO WEAR SMART WATCH ECS LIFE ON HIMALAYA TELEVISION This Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 PM This Sunday, November 10, at 1:30 AM and 9:30 AM

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29 October, KUSOM The latest installment of Kathmandu University School of Management’s monthly talk show, ‘Talkusom’, featured prominent international fashion designer Prabal Gurung. The event started at 2:00 pm and continued for an hour. The program was then followed by a Q and A session where Gurung impressed the audience with his answers. The turnout included professors, students and various other guests. Gurung talked about his journey that started from humble beginnings, days of crisis and how branding was inevitable in his success. “It was my passion that drove me and not hunger for fame,” he said. “Designing was what I always wanted to do. To succeed in this field, one needs to have the right balance of creativity and business sense.” At the end of the program, attendees didn’t miss their chance to be photographed with the renowned designer.

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31 October, Jawalakhel Barista Lavazza, India’s largest chain of coffee cafes, opened its third outlet in Nepal at Jawalakhel in the presence of dignified guests, including some well-known faces. The event was inaugurated by Miss Nepal 2013, Ishani Shrestha. The duo of Rohit John Chettri and Yuvash Vaidya provided the musical entertainment. The international brand is owned and managed in Nepal by Premium Beverages and Food Pvt. Ltd.

1. Upama Karki and Sanjeevani Theeng 2. Saguni Shakya, Sadichhya Shrestha and Sanjeeb Bhakta Shrestha 3. Rani Kakshapati 4. Prakash Shrestha 5. Gajendra Bista 6. Rohit John Chettri 7. Sabindra Tuladhar, Mohini Shrestha and Rashika Sherchan 8. Mamta Joshi 9. Ishani Shrestha events TOP 3 make the most of the city With events to the left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to check out this week and the next. Here are our top three picks: 1. LIVE IN what’s CONCERT 2013 on With the theme of “music for peace, education and development”, things to do with Mongolian Heart is doing a concert this November. Raised funds will proceed for school improvement programs in Sindhupalchowk!

sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat 7 8 9 2. RETURN TO NATURE A three-week long painting exhibition entitled “Return to Nature” is running 10 11 12 13 at Park Gallery. The arts featured in this exhibition are the outcome of a one-day open-air watercolor workshop at Kirtipur by 20 renowned as well as young artists. MUSIC AND PARTIES 3. EXPANSION: AN ART EXHIBITION MONGOLIAN HEART LIVE Expansion, the art exhibition is being held in Siddhartha Art Gallery, which IN CONCERT 2013 features the work of artist Jay Shankar Son Shrestha, which he had portrayed Date: 8 November (Friday) in the interval of last three years. The exhibition includes 25 art pieces made by Time: 2:30 pm onwards Shrestha, which are also for sale. Venue: Hall, Kamaladi POST US: Email event details to [email protected] or call 9841229587, 9813304018 5011571/ 5011639/ 5011730/ 5011731 for listings. Listings are free but inclusion is not guaranteed due to limited space. ARNIKO ROOM SPECIALS LUNCH SPECIALS 2 Meals for the Price of 1 Price: Rs. 1,100 per person 3 course meal (includes a glass of Sparkling Rs 1,800/couple wine). Party for 4 Farmer’s Market 4 course meal for parties of 4 or Date: 9 November (Saturday) With the theme of “music larger Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for peace, education and Rs 1,000/person Venue: 1905 Restaurant and Bar, development”, Raju Lama with Kantipath Arniko Hour 4225272 Mongolian Heart is doing a 25% off all dishes concert this November. Raised Complimentary mocktail included funds will proceed for school From 1-3pm only every Friday at Hotel Shangri-La. improvement programs in (Parties of Four or Larger. Offer Along with the taste of barbecue, Baruwa-1, Sindhupalchowk available to Bank, Insurance, Airlines the lively performance by pop district. Join the event to support & Travel Agencies Only) icon Ciney Gurung will enrich the the cause! atmosphere. Take Away Price: Rs. 1,499 per person MISCELLANEOUS 20% off all dishes From 2-3pm only Bubbly Brunch 1st Nepal Junior Open Tennis (Orders must be called in between Date: 9 November (Saturday) Championship 2-3pm) Opening date: 6 November Brain Drain to Brain Gain VI is Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Venue: Shambala Garden and Club, (Wednesday) DINNER SPECIALS to be held on 8 November at Craving for some organic Sundhara, Kathmandu Closing date: 23 November 4 Course Meal with Bubbly Nepal Academy Of Science and fresh fruits and veggies? Then 4412999 Ext. 7520/7515 (Saturday) Set menu with a bottle of Technology (NAST), Khumaltar. be sure to drop by at 1905 Venue: All Nepal Lawn Tennis Baccorasa Zonin Sparkling Rose Organized by Biotechnology Rejoice, and have a fun time this Restaurant and bar where they Association (ANLTA), Satdobato, Rs 4,999/couple Society of Nepal (BSN), in weekend at Bubbly Brunch, where have a Farmers’ Market every Lalitpur association with University you can enjoy shawarma and Saturday. They sell variety of 4 Course Meal with Wine of Dundee (MRC Protein pasta at a very reasonable price good quality products which are Set menu with a bottle of Micheal Phosphorylation Unit) and Science every Saturday at Shambala Garden locally produced by the local Schneider Riesling or Bordeaux Development Initiatives – Nepal and Club. farmers, bakers, local cheese Chateau La Borie (ScDI-Nepal), the event is in Rs 3,999/couple support of NAST and NRNA-SKI.

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Nepal’s Most some shopping sit back with friends Desirable (NMD), are giving you a A Himalayan Trout and family and enjoy a nice breakfast chance to relive those moments, but promotion is being held for lunch. through someone else’s eyes. NMD, along with Child Reach Nepal, is everyday at The Olive Enjoy Your Sundays at Hyatt organizing a screening of the much- Garden, Radisson Hotel Date: 10 November (Sunday) awaited Bollywood superhero film from 1 November, 6:30 pm Time: 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Krrish 3 for 300 under-privileged to 10:00 pm. Prices are Rs. Venue: The Cafe, Hyatt Regency, children. Be a part of their beautiful 1,350 plus taxes per person. Kathmandu dreams turning into reality, be a Additionally, performing 4491234 part of their giggles and surprises, Wednesdays and Fridays Take a break from home cooked be a part of who they will be in 7:00 pm onwards at The meals this Sunday and enjoy a years to come. It only takes a little Corner Bar, Radission help from your side - buy them brunch and swim at Hyatt. Relish Hotel, is Latin-Gypsy the scrumptious meal after an tickets, popcorn and cola. Your help will make someone smile and jazz artist Hari Maharjan exhausting complementary swim. featuring Monsif Mzibiri. Choose between a wide variety of that, in turn, will make you smile. cold buffets or an interactive hot No worries if you pay more, the Contact: 4411818 buffet. The menu changes each week remaining amount will be invested so call ahead to find out what’s in their winter clothes. This , make them feel bright and special. being offered, and while you are selected artists were taken to doing that be sure to book a place Give them something we all want - love! the picturesque town of Kirtipur for your family where they chose their sites Fees: Rs. 1,600 (exclusive of tax) ART AND THEATER and worked on their paintings. The exhibition, which started on Krrish 3 for 300 Children RETURN TO NATURE 29 October, will continue till 19 Date: 11 November (Monday) Opening date: 29 October (Tuesday) November. Time: 11:30 am onwards Closing date: 19 November Venue: QFX Kumari Cinema, (Tuesday) EXPANSION: AN ART Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm EXHIBITION [email protected] Venue: Park Art Studio, Pulchowk, Opening Date: 29 October When was the first time you Lalitpur (Tuesday) discovered your favorite superhero? 5522307 Closing Date: 27 November When was the first time you (Wednesday) went gaga over him and watched Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited, Kathmandu Expansion, an art exhibition featuring the paintings of Jay Shankar Son Shrestha, is being held at Siddhartha Art Gallery. The works on display were painted by the artist for the past three years. A three-week long exhibition of The exhibition has 25 art pieces paintings titled ‘Return To Nature’ which were created through the is being held at Park Gallery, medium of acrylic on canvas. All Pulchowk, with the objective the illustrations are related to the of recognizing the high stature artist’s individual thoughts and of watercolor, reiterating the emotions throughout the various importance of nature in artistic stages of life, most of the pictures development in contemporary depicting himself. The paintings are art and to honor its dedicated also for sale, with prices ranging practitioners in Nepal. The from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 1,60,000. illustrations featured in the Price: Free entrance exhibition are the outcome of a day long open-air watercolor workshop in Kirtipur which took Disclaimer: place on 14 September. The gallery Fr!day does not endorse any event had issued an open call to mark the printed, mentioned or listed in the 75th birth anniversary of legendary publication. 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Nick of Time An astounding journey of a dreamer who is living the dream, and making it too! just make your way into even Bijaya Adhikari the most entry-level post there. I say I count myself f you come across Ayush lucky because my interview Shrestha by any chance, was at Dreamworks! It was Iyou would be hard pressed a 4-phase interview, and to believe the achievements the anticipation for me was he has garnered so far. The really high. It was a three unassuming man has long hair and a half hour interrogation which he ties into a bun. He is with 6 people but due to my shy by default and modestly visa limits, and of course the says that his muscular built competition, I couldn’t make is not by choice. But when it there. he switches his phone on to show you glimpses of his Where else did you apply? recent work, you’ll have no I had the opportunity to be option but to be impressed. interviewed by Sony Pictures Shrestha is currently stationed Imageworks for the Stargate in Los Angeles working TV series. My ultimate at Nickelodeon, with his dream, though, was to work portfolio proudly displaying for a film. I had the chance the ongoing Monsters Vs. to be interviewed for movies Aliens TV show as well as the like Men In Black, The fairy tale drama series, Once Amazing Spiderman and Life Upon A Time. Of Pi but one thing or the Fr!day caught up with the was actually even nominated other always kept me away. FX (Visual Effects) artist for best visual effects for a from Hollywood while he music video titled “Sun Ko What things? was visiting Nepal. Here’s an Bala” by Abhinash Ghising. You see, when a studio hires excerpt: I can safely say that I you, let’s say one contracted introduced mainstream 2D to a couple of TV series, Tell us something about animation in Nepal back then. then you can be sure that your background. the studio will look after I was born in Dharan. I When did you go to the US? the clauses of your visa. completed my +2 there and I was applying for studies If a series ends its season came to Kathmandu for in the US even when I was run, I can just move over further studies. I then did studying here. I practiced to another and keep my Hollywood isn’t all that it seems. my computer engineering a lot to make my portfolio working visa. It isn’t so easy at Kantipur Engineering strong and kept submitting with films. FX artists are The competition is cutthroat and College. applications at various enrolled only during post making it even to the first step seems colleges there. It was a production, which would impossible sometimes How did you get into great honor and joy to be be some 6-7 months work. animation? enrolled at Academy of Art What does one do after trailers and even Rhythm My friends worked on it. The I was always curious University for Masters in that period? Visa extension Hues, the company which was expenses incurred in that five about special effects. I was Fine Arts. I went to the US definitely poses some looking after the production second scene are enough to enthralled by the quality in 2007 and had to take a problems then. of Life Of Pi, called me for an make 10 films in Nepal. Now of water and fire animation three and a half year course interview. I couldn’t take it for imagine the expenses of the that Hollywood films had. to complete the original How did you get into the same visa reason, which films made in Hollywood. It’s Back then, internet access 2 year course because of Nickelodeon then? was a good thing because the not just money, but technology was limited and YouTube bridging requirements. While studying at Academy company closed down after and requirement of VFX that was unheard of. I used to of Art University, I got an the film’s release. holds me back from working visit video stores and ask the Did you get into animation internship opportunity at I then got an opportunity in Nepal. retailers if they had behind straight away? Fusion CI company, where I to work for Nickelodeon. the scenes videos of how It isn’t that simple. One did VFX in water effects. I Everything fell right into Any suggestions to things were made, which they thing that people need to worked for 48 hours straight place then. Currently, I animators who want to make obviously didn’t, so I had to understand is that Hollywood just to create a water splash am working for Monsters it big? learn everything by practice. I isn’t all that it seems. The effect of when a plane Vs. Aliens and the season Yes, a very simple one. You had no idea how green screens competition is cutthroat plunges into a pool. My extension of the TV series guys have access to many worked, or how VFX could and making it even to the previous work in a short film seems to have put a stamp on tutorials on the internet be manipulated. I got into first step seems impossible called ‘Pasteurized’, which my career. so work hard to make your engineering in the first place sometimes. I count myself was made for a 48-hour portfolio better. because I wanted to get into lucky that I got opportunities film festival, had received Will you be working in animation. for interviews! many nominations and Nepal any time soon? How high are the chances my portfolio was getting I don’t think so. FX is an of a Nepali boy making it in Did you work on anything Lucky for just getting stronger. Working at Fusion expensive venture. Remember Hollywood? here in Nepal before you interviews? How? CI definitely opened new the five second scene in Ra.One It isn’t easy to get into went to Hollywood? You can’t knock on the doors doors. I worked in some TV when the metal creeps onto Hollywood, but it isn’t I was good at video editing. I of a Hollywood studio and commercials, a few game Shah Rukh Khan’s hands? impossible either! musique turn it on RVL Radio

where Hero Honda was the CHARTS main sponsor. We won the first NEPALI CHART Rusty yet New! prize and bagged a cash award 1 Bistarai - Rohit John Chettri Girish Subedi of Rs. 15,000 which used to 2 Herda Ramro Machhapuchhre - Dharmendra Sewan be a huge sum of money back 3 Muskan - Hemanta Rana riginally from Darjeeling, - Drums), Sanjeev (currently then. We bought some musical 4 Timi Batai Suru - DJ K-World ft. Sabin Rai instruments, partied and even Rusty Nails was one of in Germany), Minketan 5 Mero Solta - Laure ft. Gun Ace the first rock bands of (currently a CBI officer in saved some when we returned O 6 Kaha Bata - Genesis of Pink the 80’s from that region to India) and me. home from Calcutta. 7 Kati Risauchhau - Subani Moktan have made an impact in the live Shortly afterwards, we music scene of Nepal. The band Was there a change in lineup? struck a deal with a producer 8 Sundar - Nima Rumba recently released its first official When we were in college, the in Mumbai for a record and 9 Maya Ho Ki Hoina - Nattu Shah India tour. They had also album titled ‘Nepali’. Yuvraj lineup changed and we started 10 Najik Chhau Timi - Rekha Thapa ft. Kamal Khatri Chhetri (popularly known taking music more seriously. signed the popular band Agni. as Viku), lyricist, composer, The members at this time were I still remember the huge map in their office where different ENGLISH CHART guitarist and founding member Devendra Rai (guitars) and 1 Roar - Katy Perry of the band talks about his Naren Singh (bass) besides my major locations were marked 2 Who You Love - John Mayer ft. Katy Perry career. brother and me. for the tour. The first concert TOP was scheduled at Chandigarh 3 Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus How did you start your It was back in but there was a riot and the 4 Burn - Ellie Goulding musical journey? 1985, when we gig was cancelled. The second 5 Berzerk - Eminem 10 city of the tour was Delhi. Our My father was very passionate 6 Royals - Lorde were still in performance there was really about music. He is, in fact, 7 True Love - Pink ft. Lily Allen a very good singer himself school, that we memorable. After the show, we 8 Applause - Lady Gaga which is why the love and both decided to were sent to a hotel. We later appreciation for music that he form a rock band found out that the organizers 9 Still into You - Paramore instilled in my brother and had decided to leave us there 10 Take Back the Night - Justin Timberlake me during childhood led to us Which gigs do you count without any monetary support. taking music seriously once among your most notable The bills were huge. We eventually had to give them all we grew up. It was back in ones? facebook.com/rvlradio www.rvlradio.com @rvlradio 1985, when we were still in We toured all over India, right of our musical instruments as school, that we both decided from Chennai to Kharagpur to payment since we did not have to form a rock band. Rusty Delhi and Mumbai. We were enough money. Nails was thus formed for the mostly playing at IIT (Indian love of music. Passion was Information Technology) What happened afterwards? with Ember Eyes our key driving force. There college festivals. One such After that, we returned to Mano-a-Mano were four members initially - concert was a part of their Darjeeling and organized my brother (Hemraj Chhetri ‘Springfest’, a band competition unplugged concerts that were literally sold out. Then one of the members decided to leave for Mumbai. I also wanted to go but was not able to do so since my daughter had just been born. In the course of time, I decided to come to Kathmandu. I have been in love with this place ever since!

Is it true that your band has an album in Hindi? Yes, indeed. It was recorded Ember Eyes is a rock band that was formed in mid-2012. The back in 2004 in Mumbai video for their song Paribhasha, which won a significant number but was never officially of hearts, has also been nominated in the 15th Annual Image released. One reason was Award under the category of Best Vocal Performance by a because making music videos Group or Duo. We catch up with the band for a short talk. in India turned out to be very How do you define your music? expensive. We also couldn’t In a broad way, we play new age/progressive rock. Our compositions tend afford to stay in that city for to vary significantly between one another though, since the songs focus on long due to the plight of our different dimensions of life – from friendship to frustration. record company. Hence, it’s How are you feeling about the band’s nomination in the 15th been shelved. Annual Image Award? It’s only been a year since we started so it certainly feels wonderful to be nominated in one of the most prestigious music awards in Nepal. In fact, it Tell us about the new album. was totally unexpected. We feel the nomination has also encouraged us to This is Rusty Nails’ first improve. official album with Nepali Would you call yourself a mainstream band? lyrics. That’s why it’s titled Actually, it’s difficult for us to decide whether to categorize ourselves as ‘Nepali’. I decided to write mainstream or non-mainstream. At the end of the day, every band wants the lyrics myself when I was their songs and compositions to be loved by the listeners, so we’d like to not satisfied with what the leave it to them to resolve that for us. songwriters came up for me. Who are your musical influences as a band? The first words appeared when Our influences too greatly differ between members. But our common I was waiting in line at a petrol musical influences include Porcupine Tree, Alice In Chains, Incubus, Radiohead, etc. Among the Nepali bands, we admire Nepathya, Urban Gypsy pump for hours some time and Catch 22. ago. I titled it ‘Kathmandu’ What are you currently working on? Any plans on recording an as it addresses the mundane album? lives of people living here and Yes, we are in the process of recording a full-length. We have already urges them to do something completed six songs and two more are in the making. The album will to change it. The influences of probably be out in the next 6-7 months. We’ve also just completed the the many artists we’ve covered shooting of another video for the song “Sochda Sochdai” which will be released in about a month. We also have a handful of gigs scheduled after helped us in creating these Tihar.(Samyam Shrestha) Yuvraj Chhetri aka Viku and Hemraj Chhetri from The Rusty Nails new songs. ! timeoff eat, drink, party – live Advertisement

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Equally droll are tales of offense was the best defense Personally, the funniest run highspirits how people actually run into and launched on a tirade about in I have had with the Ma. Pa. for the love of drinking the Ma. Pa. Se. but get off scot how he was checked just a few Se. was when I was on a cycle. free by some miracle. One such minutes ago, while throwing While the Jamal police were busy incident happened in front of his hands up in frustration. You apprehending drunks on bikes, I my dimly seeing eyes. Riding know, the whole nine yards was down a few pegs and riding back with a friend in his car, of impromptu acting. The my bicycle back home and, as Ma. Pa. Save we had had a couple of beers cops fortuitously dealt him a soon as I saw that check post, I but nothing that really touched sympathetic hand and uttered started singing “Whole Lotta Ever wonder how a little gizmo has changed our scales of tipsy. However, it that magic word, “Jaanus.” While Love” with the stupidest grin on the way we spend our evenings now? How seemed enough to show up on I’m happy that he has turned my face. It was more of a “Can’t the bars have now shifted their happy hours the traffic police’s little blowbox. into a Ma. Pa. Se. Houdini, I Touch This” smug moment for Lo and behold, we get stopped at really need to tell the guy to stop me which I thoroughly enjoyed. I to accommodate all the early drinkers? And, Kamal Pokhari and the cop asks with the drink-driving. bet the cops didn’t, and that was to cap it all off, how all of this has led to some “Drink garnu bhaacha?” My friend Other anecdotes involve how the beauty of it. pauses for a second, almost as if much to drink. It is a golden rule Now, while we complain rather comical incidents? to understand the question, and that 1 peg is fine and doesn’t and moan about how the Ma. Abhishek Mishra replies “No.” I wanted to slap him show up on the breathalyzer. One Pa. Se. are ruining our Fridays, on the back of his head because of my friends put the theory to I’ll share a little tale to put that tiny pause now solidified test through pure coincidence things into perspective. While what little doubt the cop had. So, and now has one customary drink returning home one night, I not only are we drunk driving before bolting off. I don’t think it turned the corner and came to now, but we just lied to the cop applies to everyone all the time the same Jamal check post where about it as well. He puts in the though. Another method is what I was bellowing Zeppelin songs breathalyzer and blows for a to eat to mask the smell. Drinking drunk on the cycle. There, I second. Nothing shows up. We vodka or too much whisky will saw the police stop a bike that then speed off like bandits. Turns take you down. And god forbid had a middle aged man, his out you’re supposed to blow for if you guzzle down something wife and their kid. To my sheer at least 5 seconds for the machine local, get ready for a punch in amazement, the rider was dead to show your blood/alcohol level. your license. I have heard about drunk and slurring. It was then It must’ve been the policeman’s Pudin Hara being some sort of and there that the whole concept maiden duty. Ultimate Masking Agent. Paan of Ma. Pa. Se. made sense to me. Another sure fire way to is another escape route and really, Putting yourself at risk is bad evade the whole deal is to any form of sweetener/mint enough but leaving your loved complain about the checks. Once will do its best to bottle up the ones with no choice but to ride ometimes I don’t know they run into one. You’ll be sitting again, this is a tried and tested liquor on your breath. All this is home with you when you are what’s more amusing - there scratching your heads, formula. Having had his share quite important as the Ma. Pa. Se. sloshed and stupid is a whole Speople finding different ways calculating how much the right of liquor, the same friend from usually check your breath before new level of wrong. So drink and to drink and avoid the Ma. Pa. Se. amount to drink is and where the the earlier story was halted utilizing the machine. I’d suggest rejoice in the moments but try to checks or the many schemes they checks will be happening along at a Ma. Pa. Se. check post. a couple of Centre Fruits for the get home safe. For yourself and cook up to beat that machine if the route to your place. Upon stopping, he decided that economical ones. for others. !