Kutu Ma Kutu

"Kutu Ma Kutu"
Soundtrack by Rajan Raj Shiwakoti, Melina Rai, Rajan Ishan
from the album Dui Rupaiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Language Nepali
Published 2017
Released 2017
Recorded 2017
Genre Pop
Lok Geet
Length 5:54
Label G21 Production
Songwriter(s) Rajan Raj Shiwakoti
Dui Rupaiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) track listing
  1. "Dui Rupaiyan"
  2. "Kutu Ma Kutu"
  3. "Talkyo Jawani"
Music video
"Kutu Ma Kutu" on YouTube

Kutu Ma Kutu, also known as Kutu Ma Kutu Supari Dana (Nepali:कुटुमा कुटु or कुटुमा कुटु सुपारी दाना) is a Nepalese song from the 2017 Nepalese film Dui Rupaiya. The song is sung by Rajan Raj Shiwakoti, Melina Rai and Rajan Ishan, with lyrics and music by Rajan Raj Shiwakoti, directed by Asim Shah. The music video of the track features actors Asif Shah, Nischal Basnet, Swastima Khadka and Buddhi Tamang. On December 22, 2017 Kutu Ma Kutu became the first Nepalese YouTube video to reach 40 million views and it is the most viewed Nepalese video on YouTube currently viewing over 42 million times, also it was the fastest song to gain 20 million views[1] and in 49 days the song managed to gain 10 Million views.[2][3]

The name "Kutu Ma Kutu" is a Neologism that refers as the word kutu kutu mean something that is hard when chewing it and the word supari dana means Areca nut. The word is usually used to invite someone to a function than you chew the nut to accept the invitation.[4][5]

Background

The song is composed by Rajan Raj Shiwakoti, the song has the mix of Nepalese beats including Madal , Bansuri and Contemporary classical music with a classic Nepalese flavor to it. The lyrics were written by Rajan Raj Shiwakoti. Rajan Raj Shiwakoti who is known for bring Nepalese culture into his music videos and songs and he is known for another popular song such as Surkhe Thai, Purba Pashim etc.[6][7][8][9]

Music video

The music video features popular actors from Nepal including Asif Shah, Nischal Basnet, Swastima Khadka and Buddhi Tamang, in the music video Asif Shah and Nischal Basnet who're running away from the police and they go on a mela (function) while in a run) and dance with Swastima Khadka.[10][11]

Release

The music video for song was released on May 28, 2017 in video sharing website YouTube, through the YouTube channel of HighlightsNepal. The music video is the first song released from the film than "Talkyo Jawani" and "Dui Rupaiyan". The song was released under the banner of the G21 Production and Black Horse Pictures.

Critical reception

The song was listed in 10 best Nepali song of 2017 in list of Kathmandu Tribune, ranking the song in No.2 position and wrote "A popular song with funny lyrics.".[12] The song became Nepal's most viewed video in YouTube with 40 million views.[13]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Kutu Ma Kutu"Rajan Raj ShiwakotiRajan Raj ShiwakotiRajan Raj Shiwakoti, Rajan Ishan, Melina Rai5:54
Total length:5:54

Awards

Awards
Award Category Result Notes
Radio Kantipur Music Award People’s Choice Award Nominated [14]
NFDC Film Award 2074 [15] [16] Best Playback Singer (For Rajan Raj Siwakoti) Nominated
Best Dance Choreographer (For Kabi Raj Gahatraj) Nominated
Best Music Composer (For Rajan Raj Siwakoti) Won

Credits and personnel

Original version

  • Rajan Raj Shiwakoti - writer, music and lead vocals
  • Shyam Swet Rashaili - mixing
  • Rajan Ishan - arranger
  • Kabiraj Gahatraj - choreographer
  • Lokesh Bajracharya - editor
  • Asim Shah - director

See also

Other major Song and Movies in Nepal include:

References

  1. ↑ "'Kutu Ma Kutu' Becomes Fastest Nepali Song To Reach 20M Views On YouTube". NeoStuffs. 2017-09-02. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  2. ↑ "Kutu ma Kutu hits 40 million mark". Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  3. ↑ "Kutu Ma Kutu flying on YouTube". Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  4. ↑ "What does kutu ma kutu mean? | HiNative". HiNative. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  5. ↑ "Kutu ma Kutu is a great way to ask for marriage! - Rainbow Rays Music". Rainbow Rays Music. 2017-11-06. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  6. ↑ "खेम दाइलाई गाउन लगाउने धोको पुरा भएन: राजनराज शिवाकोटी". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  7. ↑ "संगीतकै लागि जन्मिएका राजनराज" (in np). Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  8. ↑ "लगातार हिट गीत दिने राजनराज शिवाकोटी". Gazzabko Online. 2017-08-20. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  9. ↑ "कुटुमा कुटुका राजनराज : पहिले किन गुमनाम, अहिले किन हिट ?  :: newssewa.com". www.newssewa.com. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  10. ↑ "Watch: Real Life Couple Dancing Together On 'Kutu Ma Kutu' Ft. Nischal Basnet | Swastima Khadka". Nepali Film News. 2017-06-03. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  11. ↑ "The Rising Nepal: Kutuma Kutu…becomes the most popular Nepali song". www.therisingnepal.org.np. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  12. ↑ "10 Best Nepali Songs of 2017 - Nepal's National Online Daily | Nepal News | Latest News in Nepal| Breaking News Nepal | Kathmandu Tribune". Nepal's National Online Daily | Nepal News | Latest News in Nepal| Breaking News Nepal | Kathmandu Tribune. 2017-12-05. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  13. ↑ HAB. "Kutu Ma Kutu gets 40 million views | HAB". habamoment.com. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  14. ↑ "Radio Kantipur Music Award nominees unveiled". Retrieved 2018-02-07.
  15. ↑ "Complete List Of Nominees : NFDC Film Award 2074". Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  16. ↑ "Shatru Gate wins best film, NFDC National Film Award 2018 winners are." Retrieved 2018-05-01.
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