A Nepali Children’s Educational Song with a Message of Knowledge, Hope and Social Responsibility
In 2019 (2075 B.S.), a simple yet meaningful Nepali children’s song titled “Ka Ka Kachhuwa, Kha Kha Kharayo” (क क कछुवा, ख ख खरायो) was presented with a purpose that went beyond entertainment. Designed as an educational song for children, the production combined music, performance, choreography and visual storytelling with a broader social message: children should never be deprived of the light of education.
At the center of the visual production was Nepali filmmaker Bishal Lohane, who served as Director, Editor and Colorist. His involvement demonstrates his long-standing interest in using audiovisual storytelling not only for entertainment, but also for education, social awareness and positive messages for society.
A Song That Connects Learning and Entertainment
“Ka Ka Kachhuwa, Kha Kha Kharayo” was created in the tradition of Nepali children's songs that make learning enjoyable through rhythm, repetition and memorable words.
The title itself uses simple Nepali alphabetical learning—“क” and “ख”—and connects the learning process with familiar concepts and characters. This makes the song accessible to young children, particularly students who are beginning their educational journey.
Rather than presenting education as something distant or complicated, the production approaches learning through music and visual entertainment.
This combination makes the song suitable for children, families, schools and educational environments.
Bishal Lohane: Bringing a Filmmaker’s Perspective to Children's Content
For Bishal Lohane, the project represents another dimension of his filmmaking journey.
Known for working across directing, writing, editing, acting and film production, Lohane has explored different genres and formats throughout his career. His work has included social films, motivational short films, documentaries, animated storytelling and other audiovisual projects.
In “Ka Ka Kachhuwa, Kha Kha Kharayo,” his responsibilities extended across three important creative areas:
Direction — Editing — Color
As director, Lohane helped shape the visual presentation and overall storytelling approach. As editor, he transformed the recorded performances and footage into a coherent audiovisual experience. His color work further contributed to the visual presentation of the final production.
This combination is significant because editing and color are not merely technical processes. They influence the rhythm, emotion, atmosphere and visual identity of a film or music video.
“Even a Small Lamp Can Dispel the Darkness”
One of the strongest ideas associated with the song is its social message:
“Even a small lamp can dispel the darkness of a long night.”
The metaphor is simple but powerful. A small light can transform darkness, just as education can transform a child's future.
The production carries an appeal to society not to allow children to remain away from education. It emphasizes that children are not only members of today's society but also the future of the nation.
Education, therefore, becomes more than classroom learning. It represents awareness, opportunity, confidence, independence and hope.
A Social Message for Every Child
The song's message remains relevant because access to education continues to be an important social responsibility.
Children need opportunities to learn, express themselves and develop their potential. Educational music can play a valuable role in this process by making learning more engaging and memorable.
Through a children's song, the production communicates a message that can be understood by both children and adults:
Give children the opportunity to learn. Give them knowledge. Give them hope.
The song therefore works on two levels—as children's entertainment and as social awareness content.
The Creative Team
The production brought together musicians, performers, filmmakers and post-production professionals.
Lyrics & Music: Shankar Lamichhane
Arranger: Kamal Saurag
Vocals: Shankar Lamichhane & Anita Survi
Director, Editor & Color: Bishal Lohane
Production: Pratiphal Film Production
Choreography: Raj Kumar Pariyar
Post-Production: Panchase Media House
Presented by: Kushma'z Entertainment
The collaboration between music and visual production helped transform the educational concept into a complete audiovisual presentation.
Bishal Lohane’s Continuing Filmmaking Philosophy
Looking back at this production, “Ka Ka Kachhuwa, Kha Kha Kharayo” can be seen as part of Bishal Lohane’s broader filmmaking philosophy—using accessible storytelling to communicate ideas that can have social and cultural value.
His filmmaking work has frequently explored themes involving society, human relationships, education, motivation, culture and local realities. Children's content provides a different platform for the same fundamental principle: storytelling should communicate something meaningful.
For Lohane, filmmaking is not limited to a single genre. A children's educational song, a social short film, a documentary or a fantasy feature can all become different forms of visual storytelling.
From Children's Education to a Larger Cinematic Journey
The 2019 children's song also provides an interesting glimpse into the diversity of Lohane's creative journey.
Over the years, he has worked on projects spanning different formats and audiences. His body of work demonstrates an interest in experimenting with storytelling rather than remaining confined to one cinematic category.
This willingness to work across genres is particularly relevant to the identity of Ahuri Entertainment, where filmmaking, storytelling, social themes and creative experimentation come together.
A Small Song with a Larger Purpose
“Ka Ka Kachhuwa, Kha Kha Kharayo” may appear to be a simple children's song, but its purpose reaches beyond alphabet learning and entertainment.
At its heart is a straightforward idea:
Every child deserves the light of education.
And behind the visual presentation is a filmmaker who contributed not only as a director, but also through editing and color—Bishal Lohane.
The production stands as a small but meaningful part of his creative archive and reflects his continued interest in using audiovisual media to educate, inspire and connect with society.
Watch the Song: Link: Ka Ka kachuwa
Ka Ka Kachhuwa, Kha Kha Kharayo — Nepali Children's Educational Song (2019/2075)
Directed, Edited & Color by Bishal Lohane
Pratiphal Film Production
For audiences discovering Bishal Lohane's filmmaking journey today, this children's educational production offers another perspective on the filmmaker's creative range—showing that storytelling can begin with something as simple as “क क कछुवा, ख ख खरायो” and carry a much bigger message about the importance of education.
Because sometimes, even a small song can bring a little light into a long night.
