The famous quote by John Mason, “You were born an original, Don’t die a copy” gives us a deep enlightenment to accept our selves for who we are, but the same doesn’t go with the songs!

Of course, the original Nepali songs hold that raw, ethnic zest but let’s not underestimate the amazing redone versions of these old tracks, because some of them are really good!

Covering old songs have been trending since few years in Nepali music industry, especially in YouTube and more and more viewers are liking the improvisation and addition of modern music to take the same song to the next level. Well, without further ado, we’re bringing you the top five Nepali cover songs that you must listen! Scroll down.

5. Eutai Sahara (Suna Vanana) By VJ-Priety

“Suna Vanana” is one of the evergreen romantic songs of Nepali movie, Kusume Rumal and the cover version of the song by singers VJ and Priety is a must listen. The song has over 3.5 million views and 16k likes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eP9ZHnp2PE

4. Ukaali Chadhaula By Trishala Gurung and Swoopna Suman

Sung by two talented and rising music artists in the industry, the cover song, “Ukaali Chadhaula” by Trishala Gurung and Swoopna Suman has become everyone’s favorite so far. Both of them are Nepal based singer/songwriter and individually they have done some amazing works as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGA636Qj2SE&list=RDoGA636Qj2SE&t=14

3. Kehi Mitho Baat Gara By Astha Tamang Maskey And Susan Maskey

Released about three years ago by the hot and super-talented Toronto based Nepali cover artist, Astha Tamang Maskey, the video has crossed over 3.2 k likes and more than 340k views. The song features the duet by Astha and her mother, Susan Maskey. The beautiful mother-daughter duo has given a tribute to Swor Samrat, Narayan Gopal and it’s a must listen!

2. Ekai Najar Ma By Positive Vivre

Pratikchya who has a YouTube Channel by the name Positive Vivre has sung many Nepali songs that are impressive and really good to listen. Her voice soothes your ears, hence we’ve tagged it on our must listen. The cover has over 9.6 k likes and more than 679k views.

1. Sindhuli Gadhi By Neetesh Jung Kunwar Ft. Chetan

Neetesh Jung Kunwar is already topping charts as one of the burgeoning singers in the music industry and his cover song, Sindhuli Gadhi has definitely made it possible. The cover has gained over 1.8 million views and more than 21k likes. One of the projects by Paradygm TV, the song is originally from singer Late Krishna Bikram Thapa.

Also See: 5 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Paradygm TV

 

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