KATHMANDU, Nov 4: Indian singer Kalpana Patowary has lent her voice to a new Bhojpuri Chhath song, ‘Karile Parbiya’, produced by filmmaker and social worker Sarmila Thapa ahead of the upcoming festival.
The song was unveiled on Tuesday evening in the presence of Madhesh Province Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav. Filmed at Janaki Temple, Rajdevi Temple and Gangasagar Pond in Janakpur, the video features local artists and portrays Chhath rituals and Mithila's cultural traditions.
Promoting Mithila Art
Yadav praised the production team for promoting Madhesh's art and culture and pledged the provincial government's support for artists and cultural initiatives.
The song features lyrics and music by Shiv Sajan, music arrangement by Shishir Panday, and mixing and mastering by Anil Bagi. Kamlesh Singh (KAM LEE) directed the video, produced by Udaan Productions and released through the Udaan Entertainment YouTube channel.
Thapa, who also appears in the video alongside Niva Yadav, Simran Shah, Amrita Shah and Simran Soni, said she would continue promoting Mithila's culture and traditions through music and films while encouraging social harmony and respect for all festivals.
She also announced the upcoming release of her film ‘Mayajaal’, dedicated to daughters. Her Nepali film ‘Aasha’ is scheduled for release on Maghe Sankranti.
