Nalapanima
Nalapanima is a musical play (Geeti Natak)[1] about the patriotism of a Nepalese soldier during the Battle of Nalapani in 1814 in the Anglo-Nepalese War,[2] fought under the command of Balbhadra Kunwar. Lyrics were written by Bala Krishna ‘Sama’ and music composed by Shiva Shankar.
Synopsis[edit]
A wounded Nepalese soldier sought help from the British camp. He was grateful for the humanitarian help from the British but defied an offer to join British army (Gurkha War).
Production[edit]
The Drama was staged at the Rastriya Nachghar (Nepal). After few years the drama was re-edited by Deepak Jangam and staged again. The show's songs blend traditional Nepalese folk music and more contemporary music.[3] The album also contains some duet songs sung by Narayan Gopal and his mentor Manik Ratna.[4]
Songs[edit]
- Piyo..., piyo: (Narayan Gopal and Manik Ratna)
- Ke har khai Ayewu: (Shiva Shankar and Narayan Gopal)
- Chora naro: (Kamala Shrestha)
- Haye mero pritam: (Kamala Shrestha)
- Awu awau relimai: (Manik Ratna)
- Ama timilai: (Narayan Gopal)
- Chomoluma shikhara: (Shiva Shankar and Kamala Shrestha)
- Agalagi nibhawunu paryo: (Manik Ratna)
- Aye.. Ayen: (Manik Ratna)
- Najawu murkha bhai: (Narayan Gopal)
- Jana dewu aba: (Manik Ratna)
- Huncha huncha: (Narayan Gopal and Manik Ratna)
References[edit]
- ^ "Shiva Shankar". Bravenet.com. Archived from the original on 2011-09-04. Retrieved 2010-01-17.
- ^ "Nepali Army | नेपाली सेना".
- ^ "Murchunga.net".
- ^ "जोडी बन्दै, टुट्दै र फेरि बन्दै » मुख्य समाचार » :: नेपाल ::". www.ekantipur.com. Archived from the original on 2010-09-07.