Almoda Rana Uprety

Almoda Rana Uprety^[1] 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",^[2] Kaile Vetne Khai 2 (Nyasro)" and "Jyanle Timlai".

Almoda Rana Uprety अलमोडा उप्रेती
Background information
Born	5 February 1992 Nepal
Origin	Nepal
Genres	Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, composer, music producer, music arranger
Instrument(s)	Vocals, piano
Labels	Almoda Rana Uprety
Website	https://www.almodaranauprety.com/

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. ^{[clarification needed]}

Discography

Year	Release Date	Song	Note
2014	19 October	"Tihar Song"	The most played song during Tihar festival feat. Axata, Nawaj Ansari and Roland Carbety Miclee
2016	24 March	"Funtastic" (Pani Paryo)[3]	Viral Song of 2016[4]
2016	1 August	"Always with you, Always with me"	Ncell Axiata Anthem
2016	26 September	"Changa Chet"	Dashain Song
2016	22 November	"Kaile Vetne Khai (K Bachaula Khai)"[5]	Over 6m plays – Most Played Song
2017	16 November	"Timi Ma Sanga"	Love Song
2017	12 April	"Maya Maya"	Diarry movie
2017	20 July	"Ye Daju Nasamau"	Chhakka Panja 2 movie
2017	10 November	"Dil Ko Bhittaima"
2017	29 December	"Kamaar Ko Tattoo"
2017	31 December	"Yeti Yeti Pani"	Kri movie
2018	15 February	"Taraharu (Barsadachhan)"	Love ballad
2018	16 February	"Dhuk Dhuki"	Kri movie
2018	27 September	"Thegana Veityo"	ft. Mahesh, Zanak & Sujata
2018	23 November	"Chappal Padkaudai"	ft. Wild Ripperz Crew & Kristina Gurung
2019	10 January	"Danda Pari (Mero Sano Gaun Chha)"	Over 1m plays
2019	8 March	"Sun Ka Bala (Suwa)"	A Nepali Deuda Song, ft. Mr RJ (Rajendra Bhaat) & Sita
2019	22 March	"Samaya"	ft. Kristina Gurung
2019	5 April	"Roila Song (Roila Hannu Parcha)"	Inspired from musical tour in Chitwan
2019	15 October	"Garo VO"	ft. Dilip Rayamajhi & Rahul Shah
2019	5 December	"Khai Aja K Vo"
2019	29 December	"Kaile Vetne Khai 2 (Nyasro)"	Over 11m plays - most played song of 2019 - 2020. ft. Najir Husen, Shilpa Maskey & Bikash Lamichhane
2020	5 March	"Jwai Chaiyo"	ft. Nep-Dreamerz
2020	10 September	"Jyanle Timlai"	Over 1m plays ft. Dayahang Rai, Barsha Siwakoti & Buddhi Tamang

Features

Featured song

Year	Release Date	Song	Artist	Note
2017	11 August	Asha Xa	Rap Mechanics (Sniper AV & Balle)
2017	29 December	Instagram Ko Photo (feat. Almoda & Bses Slwl I )	BiV1
2019	26 July	O Sathi	DJ Atul	Song regarding raising women raping case, ft. DJ Atul

Cover songs

Years	Release date	Song	Note
2013	21 October	"Parelima"
2015	15 March	"Chanda Tare – Yes Boss !"
2016	20 February	"Bola Bola" (Mash up)	Mashup song
2016	9 May	"Junta Lagyo/Somewhere"	feat. Ayuska
2016	17 June	"Sayau Thunga"	Tribute to the late Amber Gurung
2017	3 February	"Hamro Nepal Ma" (parody)	A parody indicating Nepal situation at that time
2017	19 May	"Jeena/Closer/Parelima"	Mashup song
2017	14 June	"Mai Chhori/Cheap Thrills"	feat. Ayuska (mashup song)
2017	14 July	"Kafal/Kamla"	feat. Zanak (mashup song)
2017	1 December	"Isharale/Channa Mereya"	feat. Mandira (Mashup song)
2018	22 March	"Sajan Morey"	feat. Sujata (based on Raag Jog)
2019	23 August	"Pahelo Junia / Aaudai Jadai"	Mashup song
2020	27 February	"Tujhe Kitna Chahein / Memories / Nyasro"	Mashup song
2020	19 May	"Chulesima"

Filmography

Year	Title	Notes
2015	Jerry	Music arranger
2015	Resham Filili	Film score, music arranger, remix
2016	Dreams	Music arranger
2016	Junge	Music director, composer
2016	Gajalu	Music arranger
2016	Chhakka Panja	Music aArranger
2017	Ghampani	Music arranger
2017	Diarry	Singer, music arranger
2017	Chhakka Panja 2	Singer, music arranger
2018	Kri	Singer, music arranger, composer
2020	Hunger (भोक) Short Film	Film Score A thriller short film about COVID 19 lockdown.

Social contribution

Year	Release date	Contribution	Details
2015	15 October	Anthem song "Kina Udcha Sabunman (How can Sabunman Fly?)"	– Awareness song for washing hand with Help Nepal Today Organization. – Creative Conscience Award 2016 Winner, UK
2016	21 October	Anthem 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
2020	10 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.^{[citation needed]}