Nalapanima facts for kids
Nalapanima is a special musical play from Nepal. It's also known as a Geeti Natak, which means a musical drama. This play tells an exciting story about a brave Nepalese soldier. It shows his strong love for his country, called patriotism. The story takes place during a real historical event: the Battle of Nalapani in 1814. This battle was part of the Anglo-Nepalese War, and a famous leader named Balbhadra Kunwar led the Nepalese soldiers. The words for the songs were written by Bala Krishna ‘Sama’, and the music was created by Shiva Shankar.
The Story Behind the Play
The play's story is about a Nepalese soldier who gets hurt during the battle. He needs help and finds it from the British camp. Even though the British soldiers are his enemies, they help him because they are kind. The Nepalese soldier is very thankful for their help.
However, the British then ask him to join their army. This was during a time often called the Gurkha War. Even though he is grateful, the soldier bravely says no. He refuses to fight against his own country. This part of the story shows his strong loyalty and love for Nepal.
Bringing the Play to Life
Nalapanima was first performed at the Rastriya Nachghar in Nepal. This is a famous place for plays and performances. After some years, the play was updated and staged again. Deepak Jangam re-edited it to make it fresh for new audiences.
The music in the show is a mix of old and new styles. It uses traditional Nepalese folk music, which has been around for a long time. It also includes more modern music. This blend makes the songs unique and interesting. The play's album also has some duet songs. These are songs sung by two people. Famous singers like Narayan Gopal and his teacher, Manik Ratna, sang some of these duets.
Songs from the Show
The musical play features many songs that help tell the story and express feelings. Here are some of the songs from Nalapanima:
- Piyo..., piyo: Sung by Narayan Gopal and Manik Ratna
- Ke har khai Ayewu: Sung by Shiva Shankar and Narayan Gopal
- Chora naro: Sung by Kamala Shrestha
- Haye mero pritam: Sung by Kamala Shrestha
- Awu awau relimai: Sung by Manik Ratna
- Ama timilai: Sung by Narayan Gopal
- Chomoluma shikhara: Sung by Shiva Shankar and Kamala Shrestha
- Agalagi nibhawunu paryo: Sung by Manik Ratna
- Aye.. Ayen: Sung by Manik Ratna
- Najawu murkha bhai: Sung by Narayan Gopal
- Jana dewu aba: Sung by Manik Ratna
- Huncha huncha: Sung by Narayan Gopal and Manik Ratna
