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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.

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

Get my phone and laptop repaired.

Do you think the lockdown has changed your life?

For me it has changed a lot of things, in a positive way.

Something you’ve been doing the most often during the lockdown? 

Making TikTok and watching different series.

A movie/series you would suggest for the lockdown?

Prison Break, You, Dark

Have you read anything lately? Would you recommend it?

“Master Your emotions” by Thibaut Meurisse. Try this. It will help you overcome negativity and better manage your feelings.

Best music to listen to during the lockdown?

Depends on the time of the day. In the evenings, it’s usually romantic music. In the morning, I like music I can dance to. 

How do you work out during the lockdown? 

I have started doing yoga actually.

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

At my office.

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

Hari Bansha Acharya sir so that we can make a lot of TikTok videos.

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

Boiled potatoes with timur pickle.

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

I’ll go to my office.

Do you think the pandemic changed your life?

It has changed each one of our lives. We have to live with this.

Something you’ve been doing the most during the lockdown? 

Sleeping a lot, and eating a lot.

A movie/series you would suggest for the lockdown?

The Blacklist, Fargo, Better Call Saul, You. (And to remain a part of this society, I have to name “Money Heist” too.)

Have you read anything lately? Would you suggest it?

I can fake it by naming some, but honestly I’ve not read anything for quite sometime now.

Best music to listen to during the lockdown?

Old Nepali film songs are the best.

How do you work out during the lockdown? 

Negative.

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

In my office, for sure.

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

No one. And why would I want to get locked down with a Nepali celebrity, or for that matter with any celebrity?

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

I love chiura. I can eat it anytime.

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

I will go to eat Basantapur's famous jhol momo and then go for a long drive with my friends.

2) Do you think the pandemic has changed or will significantly change your life?

Yes it has changed our lives. Apart from teaching us to be humble, it has also taught us how important saving money is. It has taught me not to be over-ambitious and stressful about work all the time, and to enjoy the little things in life.

3) Something you’ve been doing the most often during the lockdown? 

Ironically, I have been busier. I have started my own talk show called, “Lockdown Rendezvous with Sampada” where I interview famous Nepali personalities. I am regularly writing articles for various national dailies, and am also working on a film script. This lockdown has given me an opportunity to explore the power of digitalization.

4) A movie/series you would suggest for the lockdown?

Up in the Air, Parasite, Joker, Gilmore Girls, Virgin River, Money Heist.

5) Have you read anything lately? Would you suggest it?

I have in fact re-read a lot of books during this lockdown, like Prajwol Parajuli's “Gurkha's Daughter” and “Land Where I Flee,” Amar Neupane's “Seto Dharti,” Paulo Cohelo's “Alchemist” and “Aleph.” And also lots of Enid Blyton's books that I used to read as a child, which I have kept safely over the years.

6) Best music to listen to during the lockdown?

AR Rahman’s songs. And calming Buddhist meditation music.

7) How do you workout during the lockdown? 

- I do yoga: ‘Suryanamaskar’ and ‘pranayams-kapalbhati,’ ‘anulom vilom’ and ‘bhramari,’ which are very important to keep your mind relaxed and calm, and also to keep you immune from the corona virus.

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

In a cottage full of books and film DVDs, near a beautiful beach.

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

Actress Gauri Malla didi. I really admire her, and I have so much to learn from her that even 21 days would not be enough.

10) One dish you wouldn’t mind eating everyday during the lockdown?

Dal, Bhat, Tarkari.