New Song 'Laijachari-Shantiko Dhun' Released, 'Music for World Peace Grand Campaign' Launched

Kathmandu. The new song 'Laijachari-Shantiko Dhun' by Manamaya Pageni Bhattarai, Director General of the Postal Service Department and creator, has been released. Former Minister and litterateur SP Koirala released the song at a program. On the same occasion, the 'Music for World Peace Grand Campaign' was also formally announced with the objective of making music a medium for world peace, humanity, and coexistence.

At the program, former minister Koirala mentioned that music and literature are effective means of social transformation and stated that the role of the art sector is important in spreading messages of peace, harmony, and humanity.

'I had heard Manamaya Pageni's songs without knowing who the creator was, and those songs had a profound impact on me,' he said. 'Later, when I searched, I found out that those creations were indeed by Manamaya Pageni. She strongly represents the creative consciousness within the civil service.'

National Planning Commission Secretary Rabilal Pantha described 'Laijachari-Shantiko Dhun' as a meaningful and timely creation.

Nepal Telecom's Acting Managing Director Rina Dangol expressed pride in being able to collaborate on a creation that carries the message of world peace.

The song's creator, Manamaya Pageni Bhattarai, expressed gratitude to all the individuals and organizations who have supported, assisted, and inspired her creative journey. Stating that she has been continuously creating with the aim of spreading positive messages for society, nation, and humanity, she pledged to dedicate art and music to peace, coexistence, and human values.

Manamaya Pageni is known in the Nepali music scene as a creator who expresses social consciousness, cultural values, and human emotions through songs. The song features vocals by Manamaya Pageni and Kamal Saurag, with lyrics and music also by Manamaya Pageni. Kamal Saurag has done the music arrangement, while Rajkumar Bagar has handled the mixing and mastering.

Artists Sanam Kathayat, Asmita Khanal, and child artists Anushree Bhattarai and Srinidhi Kathayat have acted in the video.