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Deleted: </script><b>Samir Ghising</b>, known professionally as <b>VTEN</b>, is a Nepalese rapper, singer, and songwriter associated with the Nepali hip-hop scene, commonly referred to as Nephop. He gained recognition following the release of his song <i>Churot</i> in 2017, which became popular online. His subsequent releases, such as <i>Simsime Pani</i>, <i>Paara</i>, <i>Hami Yestai Ta Ho Ni Bro</i>, <i>Yatra</i>, <i>Haalkhabar</i>, and <i>Kaatha</i>, have contributed to his continued presence in the music industry.<span class="ref" data-source="https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/rapper-vten-good-influence-or-bad" data-title="Rapper VTEN: Good influence or bad? | MyRepublica" data-published="26 Sept 2019" data-retrieved="12 Jan 2026"></span>
| Added: <strong>Samir Ghising</strong>, known professionally as <b>VTEN</b>, is a Nepalese rapper, singer, and songwriter associated with the Nepali hip-hop scene, commonly referred to as Nephop. He gained recognition following the release of his song <i>Churot</i> in 2017, which became popular online. His subsequent releases, such as <i>Simsime Pani</i>, <i>Paara</i>, <i>Hami Yestai Ta Ho Ni Bro</i>, <i>Yatra</i>, <i>Haalkhabar</i>, and <i>Kaatha</i>, have contributed to his continued presence in the music industry.<span class="ref" data-source="https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/rapper-vten-good-influence-or-bad" data-title="Rapper VTEN: Good influence or bad? | MyRepublica" data-published="26 Sept 2019" data-retrieved="12 Jan 2026"></span>
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| Unchanged: Samir Ghising, also known as VTEN | Unchanged: Samir Ghising, also known as VTEN |
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| Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Full name</th><td>Samir Ghising</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Full name</th><td>Samir Ghising</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Stage name</th><td>VTEN</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Stage name</th><td>VTEN</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Born</th><td>22 May 1996</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Born</th><td>22 May 1996</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Birthplace</th><td>Chandranigahpur, Rautahat, Nepal</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Birthplace</th><td>Chandranigahpur, Rautahat, Nepal</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Nationality</th><td>Nepali</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Nationality</th><td>Nepali</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Occupation</th><td>Rapper, singer, songwriter</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Occupation</th><td>Rapper, singer, songwriter</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Genre</th><td>Nepali hip-hop (Nephop)</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Genre</th><td>Nepali hip-hop (Nephop)</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Years active</th><td>2016–present</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Years active</th><td>2016–present</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Known for</th><td>Churot, Hami Yestai Ta Ho Ni Bro, Yatra</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Known for</th><td>Churot, Hami Yestai Ta Ho Ni Bro, Yatra</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Debut breakthrough</th><td>Churot (2017)</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Debut breakthrough</th><td>Churot (2017)</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Albums</th><td>Superstar, Gunda Melodies</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Albums</th><td>Superstar, Gunda Melodies</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Primary scene</th><td>Nepali underground and mainstream hip-hop</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th scope="row">Primary scene</th><td>Nepali underground and mainstream hip-hop</td></tr> |
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| Unchanged: <h2>Early life</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>Early life</h2> |
| | Added: Ghising was born in Chandranigahpur Rautahat, Ghising worked as a carpenter with his father, learning to make cupboards, doors, and windows from wood. As a teenager, Ghising moved to Kathmandu to study in high school, and also started painting Thankas with his uncle. In interviews, Ghising has said he became passionate about rapping while painting Thankas but began to have difficulty juggling that job with his expanding rap career. |
Deleted: Ghising was born in Chandranigahpur Rautahat, Ghising worked as a carpenter with his father, learning to make cupboards, doors, and windows from wood. As a teenager, Ghising moved to Kathmandu to study in high school, and also started painting Thankas with his uncle. In interviews, Ghising has said he became passionate about rapping while painting Thankas but began to have difficulty juggling that job with his expanding rap career. Ghising spent most of his pre-fame days living with his friends and writing rap songs. He is said to have completed his high school(+2) and has not continued his education thereafter.<span class="ref" data-source="https://english.nepalnews.com/s/entertainment-lifestyle/vten-to-make-film-debut-with-ratna-park/" data-title="Vten to make film debut with ‘Ratna Park’ | Nepal News" data-published="4 Oct 2021" data-retrieved="12 Jan 2026"></span>
| Added: Ghising spent most of his pre-fame days living with his friends and writing rap songs. He is said to have completed his high school(+2) and has not continued his education thereafter.<span class="ref" data-source="https://english.nepalnews.com/s/entertainment-lifestyle/vten-to-make-film-debut-with-ratna-park/" data-title="Vten to make film debut with ‘Ratna Park’ | Nepal News" data-published="4 Oct 2021" data-retrieved="12 Jan 2026"></span>
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| Unchanged: <h2>Career</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>Career</h2> |
| Unchanged: VTEN, began his journey in the Nepali hip-hop scene from the underground circuit, gradually building a name with his raw talent and relatable lyrics. His major breakthrough came with the song <i>"Churot"</i>, which was initially featured in a vlog by Grish Khatiwada on January 8, 2017. | Unchanged: VTEN, began his journey in the Nepali hip-hop scene from the underground circuit, gradually building a name with his raw talent and relatable lyrics. His major breakthrough came with the song <i>"Churot"</i>, which was initially featured in a vlog by Grish Khatiwada on January 8, 2017. |
| Unchanged: The vlog showcased several underground rappers, but VTEN’s verse stood out and quickly caught the audience’s attention, going viral across social media. Due to the overwhelming response, the song was officially recorded and released on Grish Khatiwada’s YouTube channel on January 13, 2017. <i>"Churot"</i> became an anthem for the youth, marking VTEN’s entry into mainstream recognition and kickstarting a career that would challenge the boundaries of Nepali rap music. | Unchanged: The vlog showcased several underground rappers, but VTEN’s verse stood out and quickly caught the audience’s attention, going viral across social media. Due to the overwhelming response, the song was officially recorded and released on Grish Khatiwada’s YouTube channel on January 13, 2017. <i>"Churot"</i> became an anthem for the youth, marking VTEN’s entry into mainstream recognition and kickstarting a career that would challenge the boundaries of Nepali rap music. |
| Unchanged: His songs have been applauded for their realism, relatability to the struggle of young people in Nepal, and potent and exceptional self-expression of feelings. He is the first Nepali solo artist to hit 1 million subscribers on YouTube. He gained popularity from his hit lists such as<i>Churot</i>,<i>Hami Yastai ta Honi Bro</i>,<i>Sim Sime Pani</i>,<i>Himmat</i>,<i>Cypher</i>, <i>Kathaa</i>,<i>Manche Khattam</i> and so on. | Unchanged: His songs have been applauded for their realism, relatability to the struggle of young people in Nepal, and potent and exceptional self-expression of feelings. He is the first Nepali solo artist to hit 1 million subscribers on YouTube. He gained popularity from his hit lists such as<i>Churot</i>,<i>Hami Yastai ta Honi Bro</i>,<i>Sim Sime Pani</i>,<i>Himmat</i>,<i>Cypher</i>, <i>Kathaa</i>,<i>Manche Khattam</i> and so on. |
| Unchanged: <h2>Tours</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>Tours</h2> |
| Unchanged: Ghising has toured in South Korea, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, UAE, Bhutan, India, Hong Kong, Qatar, Thailand and the US.<span class="ref" data-source="https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/39346" data-title="VTEN sells out venues in recent Europe tour | The Rising Nepal" data-published="25 Feb 2024" data-retrieved="12 Jan 2026"></span> | Unchanged: Ghising has toured in South Korea, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, UAE, Bhutan, India, Hong Kong, Qatar, Thailand and the US.<span class="ref" data-source="https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/39346" data-title="VTEN sells out venues in recent Europe tour | The Rising Nepal" data-published="25 Feb 2024" data-retrieved="12 Jan 2026"></span> |
| Unchanged: USA TOUR-2023 (May×June×July) Australia Tour-2024 USA tour 2025 Canada Tour 2025 | Unchanged: USA TOUR-2023 (May×June×July) Australia Tour-2024 USA tour 2025 Canada Tour 2025 |
| Unchanged: <h2>Arrest and Controversy</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>Arrest and Controversy</h2> |
| Unchanged: In October 2019, Nepali rapper VTEN (Samir Ghising) was arrested by police on allegations of promoting “anti-social values” through his music, a move that sparked widespread debate over artistic freedom, censorship, and youth culture in Nepal.<span class="ref" data-source="https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2019/10/24/rapper-vten-arrested-for-allegedly-promoting-anti-social-values" data-title="Rapper VTEN arrested for allegedly promoting ‘anti-social’ values | Kathmandu Post" data-published="24 Oct 2019" data-retrieved="12 Jan 2026"></span> | Unchanged: In October 2019, Nepali rapper VTEN (Samir Ghising) was arrested by police on allegations of promoting “anti-social values” through his music, a move that sparked widespread debate over artistic freedom, censorship, and youth culture in Nepal.<span class="ref" data-source="https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2019/10/24/rapper-vten-arrested-for-allegedly-promoting-anti-social-values" data-title="Rapper VTEN arrested for allegedly promoting ‘anti-social’ values | Kathmandu Post" data-published="24 Oct 2019" data-retrieved="12 Jan 2026"></span> |
| Unchanged: <h2>Albums</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>Albums</h2> |
| Unchanged: Vten has released 3 albums , while his first album was superstar released on 2020. It is also the most viewed and streamed Nepalese hip hop album on platforms like <i>YouTube</i> and <i>Spotify</i>. The album's sixth track, "Yatra", has over 100million views in <i>YouTube</i>, which is one of the most for any Nephop song. | Unchanged: Vten has released 3 albums , while his first album was superstar released on 2020. It is also the most viewed and streamed Nepalese hip hop album on platforms like <i>YouTube</i> and <i>Spotify</i>. The album's sixth track, "Yatra", has over 100million views in <i>YouTube</i>, which is one of the most for any Nephop song. |
| Unchanged: <i>Superstar</i> is a concept album that analyzes and reflects on VTEN's journey of coming from a village to being a superstar of Nepalese hip hop and also reflects on the local police arresting him for "allegedly promoting 'anti-social' values". | Unchanged: <i>Superstar</i> is a concept album that analyzes and reflects on VTEN's journey of coming from a village to being a superstar of Nepalese hip hop and also reflects on the local police arresting him for "allegedly promoting 'anti-social' values". |
| Unchanged: <h5>List of albums</h5> | Unchanged: <h5>List of albums</h5> |
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| Unchanged: <li>Superstar (2020)</li> | Unchanged: <li>Superstar (2020)</li> |
| Unchanged: <li>Gunda Melodies (2025)</li> | Unchanged: <li>Gunda Melodies (2025)</li> |
| Unchanged: <li>Gunda Melodies Extended (2025)</li> | Unchanged: <li>Gunda Melodies Extended (2025)</li> |
| Unchanged: <li>Badbad (Upcoming Album)</li> | Unchanged: <li>Badbad (Upcoming Album)</li> |
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