

Prakash Dutraj
@prakashdutraj · Folk Singer
Prakash Dutraj is a prominent Nepali Folk singer, songwriter, and music video director known for his contributions to the Nepali Lok Dohari music industry. He has gained significant recognition for his work in Lok Dohori, a traditional Nepali folk mu...
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Prakash Dutraj is a prominent Nepali Folk singer, songwriter, and music video director known for his contributions to the Nepali Lok Dohari music industry. He has gained significant recognition for hi...
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