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The most productive thing you did during the lockdown?

Learnt to edit videos and then made the lyrics video of JATC's latest song, “Malai Kehi Audaina”.

One Nepali artist you’d love to collaborate with?

I just got introduced to Prohdeen’s music and I think it’s really cool.

The biggest career faux pas you’ve committed?

My career just started. So, none so far. (laughs)

What musical instrument would you give up your guitar for?

Drums

If you could be from any other decade (or era), which would it be?

Sometime in the future. Maybe 3020.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how “cool” are you?

3.14

Describe yourself as a teenager in three words.

Confused, lazy, and bored                                                                                                                              

Have you ever had stage anxiety?

Yes, when I was reciting a poem in school, back in the fifth grade.

What is one thing that annoys you the most about the Nepali music scene?

Lack of venues that promote original music and let original artists perform.

What is your least favorite type of music?

80's Rock Ballads

Your lockdown experience in three words?

Essentials, self-realization, philanthropy.

Your greatest achievement?

Never giving up on my passion is what I’d say has been my greatest achievement. Besides bringing some amazing international artists to Nepal, I won the Global Students Entrepreneurs Awards for two consecutive years and then bagged the second position in the third year. 

If you could trade lives with someone for a day, who would it be and why?

Jeff Bezos. We have our families and everything else can be bought with money. 

The most rewarding professional advice you ever got?

Try it. What’s the worst that can happen?

Ideal date: Movie night or stand-up comedy?

I’d do both. Haha. But yeah, standup first.

If you could be from any other decade (or era), which would it be?

I was born in the 90’s and I’d gladly stick to it.

What one thing would you definitely put in your bucket list?

I want to experience all types of music festivals around the globe. It’s a never-ending thing, but yeah.

One international artist you’d love to bring to Nepal, if budget was not an issue?

Metallica, for sure 

How long do you think before we can start clubbing again?

Best case would be end of the year.

How’re you working at a time the entertainment industry is in a shambles?

I have been taking care of my other businesses. I recently started an e-commerce website called “Asan Bajar” too and am planning events in advance for next year.

What is the first thing you did when the lockdown eased ? 

I rushed to my office. I was so eager to restart my business.

Do you think the pandemic has changed your life?

It surely has. I learnt to value so many things in which I used to take for granted.

Something you have been doing the most often during the lockdown? 

Painting, singing and getting fat. Haha.

A movie/series you would suggest for the lockdown?

The “Black Mirror” series. Each episode has a different story. This is good for impatient people like me who can’t watch the regular, long series.

Have you read anything lately? Would you suggest it?

 “The Art of Happiness” by HH 14th Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler

Best music to listen to during the lockdown?

Tool’s fifth studio album, “Fear Inoculum”

How do you work out during the lockdown? 

After gaining so much weight, a friend of mine suggested some workout videos by Lilly Sabri on YouTube. 

If not at home, where would you preferably be locked down?

Office. I love my job. 

If you were to be locked down with a Nepali celebrity for 21 days, who would it be?

I haven’t met Priyanka Karki after her wedding in February. And since she is my closest friend, I would love to be with her in the lockdown. Plus, she's a great cook.

One dish you wouldn’t mind eating every day during the lockdown?

Nothing can beat “Daal, Bhaat, Tarkari” and “Golveda ko achar.”

What is the first thing you’ll do when the lockdown is over?

Ride to Pokhara

Do you think the pandemic has changed your life?

The pandemic has definitely changed everyone’s lives for the worse, including mine. But I think it’s not the same for our political leaders. They seem to be profiting from it.

A movie/series you would recommend for the lockdown?

Long list, but some of my suggestions are Money Heist, Breaking Bad, Stranger Things, Mirzapur, and Delhi Crimes.

Have you read anything lately? Would you suggest it?

Nothing actually. Watching movies and series has taken all my time.

Best music to listen to during the lockdown?

I’ve been listening to ASM’s songs on loop these days.

How do you work out during the lockdown? 

I workout everyday with single dumbbells and do some bodyweight exercises. I’ve also been doing shadow boxing lately, which helps with my muscle recovery.

If not at home, where would you preferably be locked down?

If not at home, I’d definitely prefer to be locked down in Pokhara.

If you were to be locked down with a Nepali celebrity for 21 days, who would it be?

The MAHA Jodi because then I’d get the chance to listen to their life stories and learn from their inspiring life journeys.

One dish you wouldn’t mind eating every day during the lockdown?

I eat protein pancakes and lots of fruits everyday. Wouldn’t mind eating them, every day, for the rest of my life.