{{Short description|Nepalese band}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Nepathya | native_name = नेपथ्य | alias = Nepathya | image = Nepathya_logo.png | caption = | background = group_or_band | origin = Pokhara, Nepal | genre = Folk rock | years_active = {{start date|1991}}–present | label = nepa~laya | website = {{URL|nepathya.com.np}} | current_members = Amrit Gurung (Vocalist)<br> Dinesh Raj Regmi (Keyboard)<br> Subin Shakya (Bass Guitar)<br>Dhurba Lama (Drums)<br>Niraj Gurung (Lead Guitar)<br>Shanti Rayamajhi (Madal) | past_members = Rabin Shrestha (Vocals)<br> Bhim Pun (Drums)<br>Deepak Rana (Guitar)<br>Gautam Gurung (Vocals)<br>Hari Maharjan (Guitar)<br>Daniel Don Karthak (Bass Guitar) Suraj Thapa (Keyboard) }}

'''Nepathya''' ({{langx|ne|नेपथ्य}}, also spelled as '''Nepathaya''') is a Nepalese folk rock band that was formed in the early 1990s. Nepathya was formed by Deepak Rana, Bhim Poon and Amrit Gurung while studying in Kathmandu, Nepal. The band has enjoyed both commercial and critical success. Nepathya are known for their contemporary songs with strong ties to indigenous music and lyrics using dialects from rural Nepal.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/nepathya-perform-new-zealand/|title=Nepathya to perform in New Zealand|date=2017-07-19|work=The Himalayan Times|access-date=2017-08-06|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.myrepublica.com/news/19957/|title=Nepathya's Hami Nepali shines with unifying theme|work=My Republica|access-date=2017-08-06|language=en}}</ref>

During their musical career, Nepathya has toured countries like US, Australia, Japan, Israel, Germany, Finland, India, Europe and many more.<ref>{{Cite news |title=After Sydney show, Nepathya to travel to New Zealand |language=en |url=http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2017-07-20/after-sydney-show-nepathya-to-travel-to-new-zealand.html |access-date=2017-08-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nepali Times {{!}} The Brief » Blog Archive » Amrit at O2 Academy Brixton |url=http://www.nepalitimes.com/blogs/thebrief/2015/07/26/nepathya-o2-brixton-london/ |access-date=2017-08-06 |website=www.nepalitimes.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Amrit Gurung== The only active founding member of the band is its lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Amrit Gurung.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amrit Gurung (Class of 2009) |url=https://asiasociety.org/india/amrit-gurung-class-2009}}</ref> Gurung was born in 1968 and raised in the small village of Mulpani, near Pokhara.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Dhakal |first=Ashish |date=2023-03-18 |title=Amrit Gurung, unplugged |url=https://nepalitimes.com/multimedia/amrit-gurung-unplugged |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=nepalitimes.com}}</ref> He claims his iconic glasses were given to him by one of his aunts, who was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi.

In 2010, Gurung returned to Mulpani, and currently inhabits a small farm there.<ref name=":0" /> Since 2020, he has recorded no music.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pranaya SJB Rana |date=February 23, 2020 |title=Amrit Gurung: There are people who’ve never learned to live |url=https://kathmandupost.com/brunch-with-the-post/2020/02/23/amrit-gurung-there-are-people-who-ve-never-learned-to-live}}</ref>

==Nepathya at Wembley Arena== [[Image:Amrit Gurung Nepathya helsinki2006b.jpg|right|thumb|Nepathya's Amrit Gurung (on the right) performing live in Helsinki World Village Festival 2006]] Nepathya became the first Nepalese band to perform at Wembley Arena, England on August 3, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Amos |first=Owen |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23553698 |title=BBC News - Nepalese folk-rock band Nepathya to headline Wembley Arena |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2013-08-02 |accessdate=2013-11-18}}</ref> The concert was jointly presented by Parcha Productions (Nawal Rai and Samir Gurung) and Subsonic Routes. Nepathya's Wembley Arena concert remains the largest performance by a Nepali band.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23553698|title=Nepalese folk-rock band Nepathya to headline Wembley Arena|last=Amos|first=Owen|date=2013-08-02|work=BBC News|access-date=2017-08-06|language=en-GB}}</ref>

== Members ==

*Amrit Gurung (Vocalist) * Dinesh Raj Regmi (Keyboard) * Subin Shakya (Bass Guitar) * Dhurba Lama (Drums) * Niraj Gurung (Lead Guitar) * Shanti Rayamajhi (Madal)

==Albums== Nepathya has released nine albums to date.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nepathyaband.com/?page_id=68 |title=» About |publisher=Nepathyaband.com |accessdate=2013-11-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130924063555/http://nepathyaband.com/?page_id=68 |archivedate=2013-09-24 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/nepathya-releases-sirfula-digital-music-stores/|title=Nepathya simultaneously releases 'Sirfula' at digital music stores|date=2017-01-29|work=The Himalayan Times|access-date=2017-08-06|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/nepathya-releases-new-nepali-song-ho-rama-rama-youtube/|title=Nepathya releases new Nepali song 'Ho Rama Rama' on YouTube|date=2016-09-11|work=The Himalayan Times|access-date=2017-08-06|language=en-US}}</ref>

*''Nepathya'' – 1991 (featuring Barashat Ko Mausam) *''Himal Chuchure'' – 1993 (featuring Chekyo Chekyo, Euta Chitthi) *''Min Pachas Ma'' – 1995 (featuring Jomsom Bazar Ma, Chari Maryo Shisai Ko Goli Le) *''Shringar'' – 1997 (featuring Saruma Rani, Yarling, Yatra) *''Resham'' – 2001 (featuring Resham, Yo Zindagani) *''Bhedako Oon Jasto'' – 2003 (featuring – Bhedako Oon Jasto, Sa Karnali, Taalko Pani, Samsajhaima) *''Ghatana'' – 2005 (featuring – Ghatana) *''Mero Desh'' – 2009 (featuring – Rato Ra Chandra Surya, Kasaile Sodhe, Aama, Mero Desh) *''Aina Jhyal'' – 2010 (featuring – Siranma Photo Cha, Jogale Huncha Bhet, Salaijyo)

==Style and lyrical themes== Nepathya's early work was influenced by folk-pop music, but their sound became more rock-inspired over time. Their lyrics also shifted focus from peace and spirituality to Nepalese politics. The album ''Ghatana'' was released during the country's civil war as a call for peace in Nepal.

== Notable Songs by Nepathya ==

{| class="wikitable sortable" ! Song title !! Album / Year !! Description / Notes |- | "Resham" || Resham (2001) || One of Nepathya’s all-time signature songs |- | "Taal Ko Pani" || Bhedako Oon Jasto (2003) || A staple at Nepali gatherings; filmed in Bhaktapur Durbar Square |- | "Bhedako Oon Jasto" || Bhedako Oon Jasto (2003) || Title track inspired by melody from central Nepal hills |- | "Sa Karnali" || Bhedako Oon Jasto (2003) || Fusion of deuda and jhyaure from Dolpa; video features Thinle Lhondup |- | "Aaganai Bhar" || Nepathya (1991) || First recorded song by the band; video released in 2017 |- | "Jogale Huncha Bheta" || Aina Jhyal (2010) || Popular in Manakamana; speaks about life and love |- | "Yo Jindagani" || Resham (2001) || Motivational; video from "Nepathya for the Disabled" concert |- | "Siran Ma Photo Chha" || Aina Jhyal (2010) || Based on Selo rhythm; theme of separation due to labor migration |- | "Ghatana" || Ghatana (2005) || 24-minute song about the tragic 2004 Mainapokhari incident; a call for peace |- | "Mai Nache Cham Chamti" || A collection / live performances || Popular live track often included in hit compilations |}

==See also== {{Portal|Pop music|Nepal}} * Music of Nepal

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * {{Official website|http://www.nepathya.com.np/}}

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Category:Nepalese rock music groups Category:1991 establishments in Nepal Category:Musical groups from Pokhara