Herne Katha

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Herne Katha
Herne Katha Logo
Logo of Herne Katha which shows "Herne Katha" written in Devanagari script.
GenreDocumentary
Written byKamal Kumar
Directed byKamal Kumar
Presented byBidhya Chapagain
Country of originNepal
Original languageNepali
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes109
Production
ProducerTana Bana Digital
CinematographyJeevan Rijal
EditorSandesh Pariyar
Camera setupMulti Camera
Production companyTana Bana Digital
Original release
NetworkYouTube
Release1 March 2018 (2018-03-01) –
present

Herne Katha (Nepali: हेर्ने कथा) is a Nepali web series, directed by Bidhya Chapagain and Kamal Kumar and produced by Tana Bana Digital.[1] The web series shows untold stories of ordinary people in the format of short documentaries.[2] First episode of Herne Katha was aired in March 2018.[3]

Prior to co-founding Herne Katha, Bidhya Chapagain used to present a popular TV debate show called Sajha Sawal, produced by BBC Media Action in Nepal. Herne Katha team also produces documentary films, including 2022 award-winning short documentary film Bagh Ko Bangara.[4] The Man Who Died Once, co-directed by Bidhya Chapagain and Kamal Kumar won the best documentary award in Nepal Panorama category in Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival 2018.[5]

Reception[edit]

The show has been hugely popular among Nepali audiences and it has gained a lot of praises in social media. Journalist Mohan Guragain in The Kathmandu Post stated, "Within a year of the team launching their audio-visual platform for storytelling, the channel has won hearts and set itself apart from the rest—mostly with intriguing stories of the common people’s suffering." He further adds, "Uploaded at regular intervals of two weeks, ‘Herne Katha’ videos have been a powerful journalistic tool. For one, in a country where qualified and well-paid government teachers shirk their duties, causing freefall in the quality of public school education, an episode of ‘Herne Katha’ tells the story of a teacher who volunteered at a school for years simply because he could not tolerate seeing the happy faces of his pupils overcome by gloom should he have decided to leave."[6]

Shristi Karki in Nepali Times mentioned Herne Katha as 'The Extraordinary Lives of ordinary Nepalis". In her feature story about Herne Katha she writes further "These recent programs on Herne Katha unite Nepalis by showing us the lives of other Nepalis, providing hope and optimism at a time when most have little of both. The series that began airing in 2018 is created by ex-BBC journalists Bidhya Chapagain and Kamal Kumar who are constantly on the road to the remotest corners of Nepal to profile ordinary Nepalis living extraordinary lives. "[7]

Episodes of Herne Katha[edit]

No.TitleOriginal air date
1"Eauta Schoolko Katha"March 1, 2018 (2018-03-01)
Inside A girls-only Muslim School in Southern Nepal
2"Chaukiniko Katha"March 15, 2018 (2018-03-15)
Old Dalit women look after a village in Mountain while everybody migrates to a warmer place in winter.
3"Gharko Katha"April 1, 2018 (2018-04-01)
A family of Bhutanese refugees resettled in Canada comes to revisit their camps in Eastern Nepal.
4"Sunko Katha"April 15, 2018 (2018-04-15)
Women from Sonaha Community in West Nepal mine gold in river for living.
5"Batoko Katha"May 1, 2018 (2018-05-01)
A 72 years old man with a concrete-like solid ambition to build a road for his children and wife who were blind by birth.
6"Chiya Baganka Shikari Haru"May 15, 2018 (2018-05-15)
Chiya Baganka Shikariharu' is about rat hunters near a tea estate in Jhapa, Nepal. Rat Hunting is an old tradition of Sathal (Satar) community in Nepal. They go hunting whenever they have free time. Rat hunting is also part of their festivals and other rituals. Apart from rat, they hunt for other rodents in nearby tea estates..
7"Ghodeko Katha"June 1, 2018 (2018-06-01)
Many people from Tharu Community in western Nepal are using horses to trade rice and other seasonal grains.
8"Zubaida Khatunko Katha"June 15, 2018 (2018-06-15)
A Muslim woman who dares to resume her study from grade 8 after being married and mother of 4 children.
9"Eauta Adhyaro Katha"July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)
Story of sex workers of Badi Community of western Nepal.
10"Wada Number 22 ko Katha"July 15, 2018 (2018-07-15)
Lives inside a densely populated Muslim village in Nepalgunj, western Nepal.
11"Simanako Katha"August 1, 2018 (2018-08-01)
Story of a village across Mechi River in Jhapa Nepal near the India Nepal border.
12"Eklo Katha"August 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)
Story of a 12-year-old boy Sajan BK in Eastern Nepal, who lives alone.
13"Babanpurka Gothalaharu"September 1, 2018 (2018-09-01)
Life of the shepherds of Babanpur.
14"Zindagiko Katha"September 15, 2018 (2018-09-15)
Zindagiko Katha (Story of Life) tells some painful stories of ups and downs of old people living in Bishranti Ashram in Mulghat in Dhankuta.
15"Bau Chhoriko Katha"October 1, 2018 (2018-10-01)
Story of a father and daughter from Eastern Nepal who make living from singing. Gandharbas (Gaine) are travelling musicians with their instrument called Sarangi.
16"Raharko Katha"October 15, 2018 (2018-10-15)
A physically disabled boy from a poor family in Achham district that has a strong desire to read and write.
17"Gajendra Sirko Katha"November 1, 2018 (2018-11-01)
Jana Samyukta Primary School in Dhodeni Gumi was on the verge of merging with another school. One day Gajendra Rana Magar arrived as a volunteer teacher and the school is changed forever. Now, other school in the areas are in the verge of merging with this school.
18"Bhurti Gaunko Katha"November 15, 2018 (2018-11-15)
It is difficult to find young and teenager in this village of Dailekh district in western Nepal. Watch the episodes to know why?
19"Kinarako Katha"December 1, 2018 (2018-12-01)
Story of people in a village near Narayani River in Chitwan National Park, who make living from river and jungle.
20"Rauteka Katha"December 15, 2018 (2018-12-15)
Stories of the last group of a nomad community in Nepal known as 'Raute'
21"Chudeli Gaunko Katha"January 1, 2019 (2019-01-01)
Stories inside a small Muslim village called 'Chudeli Gaun' in Achham district in Western Nepal.
22"Durga Bajyaiko Katha"January 15, 2019 (2019-01-15)
Name: Durga Pandey, Age: 60, Grade: 2, Bhrikuti Primary School, Dadeldhura
23"Head Mistriko Katha"February 1, 2019 (2019-02-01)
Story of courage and struggle of Kamala Chaudhari, a former Kamlari (bonded labour) from Dang, western Nepal.
24"Belly Blues"February 15, 2019 (2019-02-15)
Story of a young boy seeking his identity, struggling with poverty, trying to win life.
25"Netako Katha"March 1, 2019 (2019-03-01)
Story of a Tharu woman from Dang, who happened to be a leader of her village.
26"Jogiko Katha"March 15, 2019 (2019-03-15)
Story of a 'Jogi' who walks out at night to make rounds of other's houses hymning mantras using their blowing horn to make conch-like sound. It is believed that the mantras and the blowing horn scares away evil spirit and restores good luck. A long dated tradition in many communities in Nepal.
27"Duita Katha"April 1, 2019 (2019-04-01)
Duita Katha (Two Stories) shows lives of two different Nepali women in their own world, both from Western Nepal. Jhupri Kumari Bhandari from Achham and Himani Tharu from Bardiya.
28"Akhada"April 15, 2019 (2019-04-15)
Padahari village in Palhinandan Gaupalika in Southern Nawalparasi is home to many Pahalwan (wrestler). Some of them are hobbyists and some of them are professional. The tradition of playing 'kusti' (wrestling) dates back to ancient age.
29"Gaun Khane Katha"May 1, 2019 (2019-05-01)
A long-dated tradition of buying and selling whole village in Dom community in Southern plain of Nepal.
30"Jhyaulika Juntara"May 15, 2019 (2019-05-15)
Stories of girls from Rolpa and Dang, working at a brick factory in Kathmandu.
31"Mayako Katha"June 1, 2019 (2019-06-01)
A dog lover family in Kathmandu who have devoted everything they have for stray dogs and cats.
32"Eauti Ketiko Katha"June 15, 2019 (2019-06-15)
We followed the life of Sehenaj Khatun from Kathmandu to her village in southern Nepal. Sehenaj has given birth to 8 children at the age of 22.
33"Akashko Katha"July 1, 2019 (2019-07-01)
Stories of three paragliding pilots from Pokhara
34"Ekadeshka Dakaharu"July 15, 2019 (2019-07-15)
The changed life story of Dushad community from southern Nepal, who were famous for robbery and thievery, some 40 years ago.
35"Biteka Katha"August 1, 2019 (2019-08-01)
Stories of different characters who were involved in Maoist insurgency in Nepal.
36"Eauta Yatrako Katha"August 15, 2019 (2019-08-15)
We took a challenging journey to Gobargada village in Eastern Nepal, a small island created by the Koshi River.
37"Sangeetko Katha"September 1, 2019 (2019-09-01)
Stories of three different lives from Eastern Nepal who have befriended music. We met them at a music school run by Sunita Katwal in Itahari. Story of Music
38"Sapanako Katha"September 15, 2019 (2019-09-15)
Chandranigahapur in southern Nepal is famous for its women's football team. Despite coming from poor families how the girls chased their dreams.
39"Aaune Janeko Katha"October 1, 2019 (2019-10-01)
Eighteen years ago, a young Maoist boy disappeared from a battlefield.
40"Ghumanteko Katha"October 15, 2019 (2019-10-15)
Story of a Shepherd and a Cowboy from Eastern Nepal who live a nomadic life for the sake of food for their cattle.
41"Ruwako Katha"November 1, 2019 (2019-11-01)
A group of women from 33 to 72 years old, dream about performing a theater play. With no previous knowledge and experience on acting and theater, these women work hard for months. Finally they perform a play named ‘Ruwa (Cotton)'
42"Maun Katha"November 15, 2019 (2019-11-15)
Stories of hearing impaired people from Eastern Nepal. Herne Katha Episode - 42 - Maun Katha (The Silent Story)
43"Buwako Katha"December 1, 2019 (2019-12-01)
Story of Thaggu Chaudhary and his 3 year old daughter in Buwako Katha (A Father's Story)
44"Panche Bajako Katha"December 15, 2019 (2019-12-15)
Men from 'Damai' community in Rukum, Western Nepal played a set of instruments called 'Panche Baja' (Five Instruments). Since the ancestors they played the music in different ceremonies in the community including weddings and funerals. However, people started quitting this traditional profession. One day, something happened...
45"Baliyo Katha"January 1, 2020 (2020-01-01)
A strong Story - Baliyo Katha
46"Taroko Katha"January 15, 2020 (2020-01-15)
Story of traditional archery in a village in Myagdi district, Gandaki Province, Nepal.
47"Marphako Katha"February 1, 2020 (2020-02-01)
Story of Marpha village in Mustang, Nepal – exploring its unique historical traditions.
48"Bhedi Gothko Katha"February 15, 2020 (2020-02-15)
Netra Magar from Myagdi District has more than 200 sheep. He always travels in the mountains with his herd.
49"Geetko Katha"March 1, 2020 (2020-03-01)
A woman from Pokhara in her late 50s lives alone, sells milk and sings all the time.
50"Bhariyako Katha"March 17, 2020 (2020-03-17)
Story of porters from Pathibhara temple in Taplejung, Nepal who carry pilgrims on their back to make living.
51"The Man Who Died Once"March 2, 2021 (2021-03-02)
Two families from different parts of Nepal, unknown to each other, are connected by a fatal road accident in Saudi Arabia. 'Marisakeko Manchhe' (The Man Who Died Once) is a story of life and death, unimaginable sorrows, surprises and some measure of comfort and happiness.
52"Senmikhako Katha"March 16, 2021 (2021-03-16)
Story of Senmikha, a young shepherd from Chakhewa, Bhojpur.
53"Thakurniko Katha"March 30, 2021 (2021-03-30)
Story of Manjuliyadevi from Morang in Eastern Nepal, who inherited her husband's profession of traditional barber after his death.
54"Simanta Katha"April 13, 2021 (2021-04-13)
Stories of people and villages in the mountains of Eastern Nepal bordering India.
55"Lahureko Gaunko Katha"April 27, 2021 (2021-04-27)
Story of an abandoned village near Pokhara in Western Nepal.
56"Matoko Katha"May 11, 2021 (2021-05-11)
Stories of Bhutanese refugees in Nepal who want to go back to their country.
57"Paaniko Katha"May 25, 2021 (2021-05-25)
Extreme scarcity of drinking water in a small village in western Nepal. The story of water. Paaniko Katha.
58"Koila Khaniko Katha"June 8, 2021 (2021-06-08)
Stories inside the tunnels of coal mines in the mountains bordering Dang and Rolpa district in the midwest Nepal. Koila Khaniko Katha - Story of Coal Mine.
59"Ramailo Katha"June 22, 2021 (2021-06-22)
Story of folk musician from Eastern Nepal.
60"Bhante ko Katha"July 6, 2021 (2021-07-06)
By the age of 20, Abadhesh didn't just drop out of his college, he left his family life too. Nowadays, he is seen in a Geru dress far away from his home. His friends don't call him as Abadhesh, brother anymore. He has become 'Bhikkhu Metteyya' now. Story of a Bhante from Lumbini.
61"Bhadako Katha"July 20, 2021 (2021-07-20)
Story of a beautiful Tharu village, Bhada in Kailali district of western Nepal.
62"Antareko Katha"August 3, 2021 (2021-08-03)
Story of a shepherd from Taplejung in Eastern Nepal.
63"Ishwarko Katha"August 17, 2021 (2021-08-17)
Colorful story from Western plain of Nepal bordering India, where a boy named Ishwar dresses as a woman and dances in parties to make a living for his poor family.
64"Narainapurko Katha"August 31, 2021 (2021-08-31)
Story of traditional Laathi Khel (Stick fighting) from Narainapur a small town bordering India in western plains of Nepal.
65"Chehimko Katha"September 14, 2021 (2021-09-14)
Stories of old Limbu people from East Nepal who are prepared to die and celebrate death.
66"Sol Kharkako Katha"September 28, 2021 (2021-09-28)
Story of a challenging journey to meet a couple who are herding buffaloes in the middle of an isolated forest on top of a hill near Pokhara, Kaski.
67"Machhagaunko Katha"October 12, 2021 (2021-10-12)
Story of a 'Fish Village' in Bara, Bodhban. The villagers are switching to fish farming as it provides a higher return compared to other traditional farming.
68"Asoj 5 ko Katha"October 26, 2021 (2021-10-26)
Most of the villagers in this part of Baglung (western hills), stay in hilly areas to feed their cattle for around 6 months. As the weather gets cold, they return to their village with their cattle's and belongings on the last week of September, to be exact, on 'Asoj 5.' This is the tradition that the villagers are following for decades. In this episode of Herne Katha, we have followed the villager's journey back to the village.
69"Kabitako Katha"November 9, 2021 (2021-11-09)
Story of a cricketer's journey with some ups and downs.
70"Gyan Sirko Katha"November 23, 2021 (2021-11-23)
Story of a dedicated teacher who has transformed a government school in his village into an exemplary school in the area.
71"Sugandhi Katha"December 7, 2021 (2021-12-07)
Story of a happy family built of love, passion and struggle, from southern Nepal.
72"Biheko Katha"December 21, 2021 (2021-12-21)
We followed a traditional wedding ceremony in a remote village in Jumla district, Karnali Province, in Western Nepal.
73"Gaun Farkaneko Katha"January 4, 2022 (2022-01-04)
Story of an aspiring musician who left Kathmandu and started farming in his own village with like-minded friends.
74"Seto Chini ko Katha"January 18, 2022 (2022-01-18)
We followed a mountain village to its journey to collect medicinal herb called Seto Chini, also known as Khiranglo and Hidde in local language.
75"Lahureko Sapanako Katha"February 1, 2022 (2022-02-01)
Story of Deu Kumar Rai, an ex-British Gurkha, now following some dreams back in his home village in Eastern Nepal.
76"Chefako Katha"February 15, 2022 (2022-02-15)
For many years, people in eastern Nepal are risking their lives to transport bamboo through Koshi (one of the largest rivers) and sell them in southern plains. One fine morning, Herne Katha team joined this adventurous river trip of villagers from Udaypur and witnessed the hardships, struggles and smiles of the bamboo rafters.
77"Bauwako Katha"March 1, 2022 (2022-03-01)
Story of friendship, family and love: Bauwa- a tailor from Birgunj, Nepal.
78"Doctor Gaun ko Katha"March 15, 2022 (2022-03-15)
A small Yadav settlement in Morang district in Eastern Nepal has produced nearly 30 doctors. How the village of farmers did this?
79"Kulalbada Ko Katha"March 29, 2022 (2022-03-29)
Kulalbada, a small Dalit settlement near Jumla Bazar is changing slowly. The story of Kulalbada tells more.
80"Giddako Katha"April 12, 2022 (2022-04-12)
Searching for the stories of vultures, we have travelled all around Pokhara. We, sometimes, travelled to the Seti river bank and sometimes, we waited for vultures at the vulture restaurant situated at Ghachowk.
81"Sainoko Katha"April 26, 2022 (2022-04-26)
Story of an amazing relationship between Durga Paudel and Mala Tamang which started more than 30 years ago in a small village in Eastern Nepal.
82"Dolpa Jane Batoko Katha"May 10, 2022 (2022-05-10)
We took an adventurous and difficult journey from Jumla to Dolpa in the Karnali region. Met people who have to walk for 2 days to reach Jumla from Dolpa.
83"Tapuko Katha"May 24, 2022 (2022-05-24)
Life in small islands (Srilanka Tapu, Jampani Tapu) made by Koshi river in Eastern Nepal.
83"Tapuko Katha"May 24, 2022 (2022-05-24)
Life in small islands (Srilanka Tapu, Jampani Tapu) made by Koshi river in Eastern Nepal.
84"Harayeko Batoko Katha"June 7, 2022 (2022-06-07)
We have tried to explore the abandoned walking routes to Jomsom, Mustang. The trails used by trekkers, mules, and pilgrims have been replaced by motorable roads these days.
85"Rubber ko Katha"June 21, 2022 (2022-06-21)
Rubber farming in Jhapa district in Eastern Nepal.
86"Sangam ko Katha"July 5, 2022 (2022-07-05)
There is a group of people who have arrived in Pokhara with their own tales, they all sing songs; Songs of People.
87"Bhote Gaun ko Katha"July 19, 2022 (2022-07-19)
People from 12 villages in northern Mugu have migrated to Jumla in search of a better life.
88"Ama ko Katha"August 2, 2022 (2022-08-02)
Heart warming story of Gita Gautam, mother of more than 300 children.
89"Julabi Chowk ko Katha"August 18, 2022 (2022-08-18)
No matter where life wanders, it is the memories that follow you.
90"Mitho Katha"September 2, 2022 (2022-09-02)
story about a mother and her son, who, despite their bitter past experiences have rewritten their life story, filling it with infinite sweetness.
91"Paani Magne Katha"September 20, 2022 (2022-09-20)
Six years ago, they faced a similar drought in the village. When it happened again this year, the villagers decided to pray for water.
92"Baganko Katha"October 4, 2022 (2022-10-04)
Story about the people working in tea gardens in eastern Nepal.
93"Sikaribasko Katha"October 18, 2022 (2022-10-18)
Story about Shikaribas, a village in southern Nepal surrounded by national parks and dense forest.
94"Didi Bhai ko Katha"October 27, 2022 (2022-10-27)
After losing both their parents, three siblings in eastern Nepal had to learn how to be each other's guardians.
95"Safar ko Katha"November 15, 2022 (2022-11-15)
Bagwana village is located at the edge of the forest, approximately 27 km from Birgunj metropolis. Every morning, two buses leave from the village to the city.
96"Bahundangi ko Katha"December 22, 2022 (2022-12-22)
Story of years long conflict between humans and elephants in Bahundangi, Jhapa.
97"Barekotko Katha"January 5, 2023 (2023-01-05)
Our destination was Mugu. But the weather had the last word. We changed our route after the rain washed away parts of the Karnali Highway. Barekot, the northern part of Jajarkot, became our new destination.
98"Post-mortem ko Katha"January 19, 2023 (2023-01-19)
Vishwanath Harijan goes to the morgue alive.
99"Jungle ko Katha"February 2, 2023 (2023-02-02)
A group of technicians are gearing up to enter the forests of Bardiya National Park. Their job is to count tigers.
100"Ghanaghasyako Ukalo Feri Katda"February 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)
Half a century ago, Taranath Sharma walked from Jhulaghat, Baitadi to Dadeldhura. His account of this difficult journey, "Ghanaghasya ko Ukalo Katda" was also included in the older Nepali textbook.
101"Kumaon ko Katha"March 2, 2023 (2023-03-02)
It has been generations since people left the mountains of sorrow in Nepal to find happiness in the mountains of India.
102"Bagh ko Bangara"March 25, 2023 (2023-03-25)
High above the steep hills of Jajarkot, Nepal, four lives are tied together in the rugged cliffs of Khal Taakuri . Along the extreme topography of Nepal, and across the mental and emotional geographies of the tenacious human spirit, this documentary witnesses the perilous journey into the tiger’s jaw.
103"Lauroko Katha"April 8, 2023 (2023-04-08)
Krishna Lawad from Dehimandu, Baitadi has an interesting but a tough profession. He goes deep into the forest to find sticks. With his inherited craftsmanship, he turns them into strong and beautiful walking sticks and sells them in the market.
104"Durgamki Doctor ko Katha"April 22, 2023 (2023-04-22)
It takes two days of walking to reach the Pulu village of Karmarong; a remote village situated under the shadow of the lonely mountains in Mugu. Tulasi Shahi walked up these lonely mountains years ago, with a single purpose - to heal.
105"Naya Katha"May 6, 2023 (2023-05-06)
A few years ago, while travelling through Dailekh, we were surrounded by little children from a nearby Badi community singing on the road. This time we could not find them on our way, so we headed towards their settlement - "The New Settlement". But, the old wounds still hurt the same.
106"Ausadhiko Aspatal Yatra"June 3, 2023 (2023-06-03)
A motor road barely takes you from Mugu headquarters to a place called Chhayla. Even that is not possible in monsoon. The rations for 12 villages in Mugum Karmarong are then carried by either mules or humans. Lifesaving medicines also ride the mules.
107"Rara ka Ghodchadhi"July 1, 2023 (2023-07-01)
Story of the young horse-riders at Rara Lake.
108"Bandarle Lakheteka Gauharu"July 15, 2023 (2023-07-15)
Villages in Nepal are disappearing due to out-migration. While some people have left to chase their dreams, the others are driven away by compulsion. Villages near the Baitadi headquarters however, have been chased away by monkeys.
109"Asafaltako Katha"July 29, 2023 (2023-07-29)
It's only fictional heroes in movies that are always successful. The life of a common person is sometimes a bed of roses, and sometimes full of thorns. Stories of success are often told, but who will tell the stories of failure?
110"Aago, Aaran ra Aatmako Katha"August 12, 2023 (2023-08-12)
The story is a searing expose on the unfortunate, unacceptable and disgusting discrimination of the scheduled castes (Dalits) that still exists in the country.

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