Lutna Sake Lut


Lutna Sake Lut, also known by the song's full name Lutna Sake Lut, Nepal Mai Ho Chhut is a 2019 satirical song written and produced by Nepalese folk singer Pashupati Sharma. The music video was released in February 2019, though he later took it down after receiving threats from Communist Party of Nepal. National Folk and Duet Song Academy Nepal, however, asked the artist to re-upload the song.

Content

Lutna Sake Lut, Nepal Mai Ho Chhut, the full title of the song translates to "loot whatever you can, since that's allowed only in Nepal". The line Janatako mutubhitra kanda kati kati! Dedh arbako helicopter chadhchhin Rastrapati, which roughly translates to "The people have got so many thorns in their hearts, the President flies on a helicopter worth 1.5 Arba rupees " was taken offence to by cadres of the ruling party, as a direct insult on the sitting president. There are many such strongly worded criticisms on the politicians of the country throughout the song.

Music Video

The music video features Pashupati Sharma, Manju B.K. and Paryojal Bhandari.

Reception

After release the song received positive feedback from Nepalese audience. After it was taken down fans demanded it be re-uploaded.

Credits and personnel

Original version