Almoda Rana Uprety is a Nepalese singer known for his work in Nepali music industry. He has released songs such as "Funtastic (Pani Paryo)", "Kaile Vetne Khai", "Timi Ma Sanga",- - Kaile Vetne Khai 2 (Nyasro)" and "Jyanle Timlai".
Early life Almoda started his career after being the second runner up in a national level broadcast singing competition Nepal Star – 2005 at the age of 16. He achieved a music degree from SOAS, University of London and Kathmandu University specializing in ethnomusicology.
Discography YearRelease dateSongNote201419 October"Tihar Song"The most played song during Tihar festivalfeat. Axata, Nawaj Ansari and Roland Carbety Miclee201624 March"Funtastic" (Pani Paryo)Viral Song of 201620161 August"Always with you, Always with me"Ncell Axiata Anthem201626 September"Changa Chet"Dashain Song201622 November"Kaile Vetne Khai (K Bachaula Khai)"Over 6m plays – Most Played Song201716 November"Timi Ma Sanga"Love Song201712 April"Maya Maya"Diarry movie201720 July"Ye Daju Nasamau"Chhakka Panja 2 movie201710 November"Dil Ko Bhittaima"201729 December "Kamaar Ko Tattoo"201731 December"Yeti Yeti Pani"Kri movie201815 February"Taraharu (Barsadachhan)"Love ballad201816 February"Dhuk Dhuki"Kri movie201827 September"Thegana Veityo"ft. Mahesh, Zanak & Sujata201823 November"Chappal Padkaudai"ft. Wild Ripperz Crew & Kristina Gurung201910 January"Danda Pari (Mero Sano Gaun Chha)"Over 1m plays20198 March"Sun Ka Bala (Suwa)"A Nepali Deuda Song, ft. Mr RJ (Rajendra Bhaat) & Sita201922 March"Samaya"ft. Kristina Gurung20195 April"Roila Song (Roila Hannu Parcha)"Inspired from musical tour in Chitwan201915 October"Garo VO"ft. Dilip Rayamajhi & Rahul Shah20195 December"Khai Aja K Vo"201929 December"Kaile Vetne Khai 2 (Nyasro)"Over 11m plays - most played song of 2019 - 2020. ft. Najir Husen, Shilpa Maskey & Bikash Lamichhane20205 March"Jwai Chaiyo"ft. Nep-Dreamerz202010 September"Jyanle Timlai"Over 1m plays ft. Dayahang Rai, Barsha Siwakoti & Buddhi Tamang
Features Featured song YearRelease dateSongArtistNote201711 AugustAsha XaRap Mechanics (Sniper AV & Balle)201729 DecemberInstagram Ko Photo (feat. Almoda & Bses Slwl I )BiV1201926 JulyO SathiDJ AtulSong regarding raising women raping case, ft. DJ Atul
Cover songs YearsRelease dateSong Note201321 October"Parelima"201515 March"Chanda Tare – Yes Boss !"201620 February"Bola Bola" (Mash up)Mashup song20169 May"Junta Lagyo/Somewhere"feat. Ayuska201617 June"Sayau Thunga"Tribute to the late Amber Gurung20173 February"Hamro Nepal Ma" (parody)A parody indicating Nepal situation at that time201719 May"Jeena/Closer/Parelima"Mashup song201714 June"Mai Chhori/Cheap Thrills"feat. Ayuska (mashup song)201714 July"Kafal/Kamla"feat. Zanak (mashup song)20171 December"Isharale/Channa Mereya"feat. Mandira (Mashup song)201822 March"Sajan Morey"feat. Sujata (based on Raag Jog)201923 August"Pahelo Junia / Aaudai Jadai"Mashup song202027 February"Tujhe Kitna Chahein / Memories / Nyasro"Mashup song202019 May"Chulesima"
Filmography Year Title Notes2015JerryMusic arranger 2015 Resham Filili Film score, music arranger, remix2016DreamsMusic arranger2016JungeMusic director, composer2016GajaluMusic arranger2016Chhakka PanjaMusic aArranger2017GhampaniMusic arranger2017DiarrySinger, music arranger2017Chhakka Panja 2Singer, music arranger2018KriSinger, music arranger, composer2020Hunger (भोक) Short FilmFilm Score A thriller short film about COVID 19 lockdown.
Social contribution +YearRelease dateContributionDetails201515 OctoberAnthem song "Kina Udcha Sabunman (How can Sabunman Fly?)" – Awareness song for washing hand with Help Nepal Today Organization. – Creative Conscience Award 2016 Winner, UK 201621 OctoberAnthem song "Condom Song" – National AIDS & STD awareness song, Nepal. – We for Change collaboration with National Center for AIDS and STD Control, Ministry of Health, Govt. Of Nepal and MTV Staying Alive 202010 March Global Handwashing song, COVID-19 Awareness - COVID-19 Awareness
Awards Almoda has been awarded with: A NEFTA Award for the movie Jerry Hits FM Awards for Best Pop Vocal Performance for Funtastic (Pani Paryo)
After releasing Pani Paryo he has been awarded and nominated at some awards and this song was Nepal's most streamed song of 2016.
References
External links
Almoda in IMDb