Laure (Nepalese rapper)
(Nepalese rapper) आशिष राना मगर | |
|---|---|
 Ashish in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ashish Rana Magar |
| Also known as | Laure |
| Born | 25 June 1989 Pokhara, Nepal |
| Origin | Pokhara, Nepal |
| Genres | Nephop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Ashish Rana Magar (born 25 June 1989) known professionally as Laure, is a Nepalese rapper and television personality. He presented his rapping through a rap battle on YouTube which gained him popularity. He was the most searched Nepalese celebrity on Google in the year 2013.[1][2]
Personal life
Ashish Rana Magar was born on 25 June 1989 in Pokhara, Nepal. Since Grade 6, Laure developed a keen interest in rapping. He completed his school life from the LA Higher Secondary School, then his higher education from Sagarmatha College.[1] His rapping career began through his song Mero Solta, the first song he recorded. Because of his physical appearance, his friends gave him the moniker "Laure".[3] He is also currently one of the judges of the Reality TV Show Himalaya Roadies which began in mid-2017.[4]
Songs
| Year | Title | Genre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pokhara | ||
| 2013 | Case no. 420[5] | Story Telling Rap | |
| Haude | Story Telling Rap | ||
| Mero Solta[6] | Story Telling Rap | ||
| Sabai Ho Laure | Pop | ||
| 2014 | Yuddha[7] | ||
| 2016 | Banawati | Chup Laag | |
| 2016 | Saathi ho | Chup Laag | |
| 2017 | Nephop ko bato | Chup Laag | |
| Yo Pokhara Mero[8] | Pop/Hip hop/Rap | ||
| 2017 | Superraga | Pop/Hip hop/Rap | Chup Laag |
| 2018 | Stay Open featuring Diplo, MØ, Laure and Bipul Chhetri | ||
| 2021 | La hai la hai featuring Kavi G and DJ AJ | ||
| 2022 | Birami |
Laure has also sing Intro songs for all 4 seasons of Himalaya Roadies.
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tandav | Lead Role | Amrit[9] |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/2019/2020/2021 | Himalaya Roadies | Judge/Gang leader[4] |
Controversies
He was arrested in Pokhara of Kaski district on 30 December 2021 as he was found with brown sugar .[10] He was caught red handed with a digital balance, NRs. 38,350, 5 sets of mobile phones and a scooter with plate number GA 21 PA 3323 with four other suspects.[11] He has accepted his usage of drugs. Police sources have stated that during preliminary interrogation Laure confessed he couldn't perform on stage without taking drugs.[12]
References
- ^ a b "Two Celebrities of Nephop – Yama Buddha and Laure" (in Nepali). Ekantipur. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ "Story of Laure and Yama Buddha, In the remembrance of Yama Buddha".
- ^ "Interview | Timrohamro.com". Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- ^ a b "Himalaya Roadies roars off". Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ "Case no. 420 by Ashish Rana Magar". Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ "Mero Solta by Ashish Rana Magar". Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ "Laure's Yuddha released". Archived from the original on September 23, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ "Yo Pokhara Mero by Ashish Rana Magar". Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ Staff. "An attempt to create a benchmark". The Himalayan Times. Archived from the original on September 23, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ "Rapper Laure arrested for a drug charge in Pokhara". myRepublica. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
- ^ "र्यापर लाउरे थप १७ दिन हिरासतमा". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ "र्यापर लाउरेसहित ४ जनालाई ८ दिन थुनामा राख्न अनुमति". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2022-01-01.