KATHMANDU, Aug 3: By now, Nima Rumba needs no introduction. The pop star who has brought out his super hits to us since 1991 has been able to achieve a lot of popularity and huge fan following. It was in 1989 that he started singing. But it was just a hobby then. However, to date, he has brought many of the finest pop songs in Nepal, and has been able to leave his melodic sonic waves in every youngster’s heart.
Rumba’s “Miss Catwalk” was a new revolution in music video scene, followed by “Huri Batassangai Auchhin”, “Priyashi”, and many other numbers have occupied the play lists of many young listeners. The affection from his fans and the growing popularity caught his attention that finally brought him actively to the field and made him realize that he should be opting for music as his career.
But Rumba’s own favorites are some of the vintage Nepali classics rather than rocking pop songs.
“Rituharuma Timi”, made a super hit by the late Arun Thapa, is one of Nima’s favorite Nepali classics.
“This is the song which I used to sing while I was just learning to play guitar, and even today, when we have get-togethers with my friends, this is the song we sing for entertainment,” he says. Needless to say, the evergreen song is a very romantic number.
Another song in his all-time favorite list is “Baneko Chha Pahara Re Yo Chhati Mero.” This patriotic song was composed and sung by the legendary Gopal Yonjan. Nima agrees that this particular song best describes the true feelings of every Nepali for their country, Nepal.
Yet Nima Rumba is still a pop star, and admits to trying to copy the moves of the King of the Pop, Michael Jackson. “I always tried to perform like him, and on the stage, the moves I learnt from Jackson’s videos are clearly evident,” he says.
“Jackson’s songs are in my play list not because that his untimely demise has adversely affected me so much but his music was always there,” he says. “I have always been a big fan of Michael Jackson’s songs and his moves.”
While talking about Nepali singers, Nima’s favorites are Amber Gurung, Deep Shrestha, and many other folk singers.
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