Nepal: Pratik Himal Rai Will Perform “Ananta Maya” at Eurovision Asia 2026

The first edition of Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 is shaping up, as more countries are selecting their acts for the debut

On October 7th, Nepal selected its entry for Eurovision Asia 2026 via the national selection “Nepal Decides“.

Nepal Decides

You can watch the live show here:

11 artists participated in the national selection:

YouTube Playlist

Allam Aadesh – “Byakta“
Amit Baral – “Sundar Sansar“
Amrita Limbu – “Madhos Raat“
Beyond – “Control“
Bullet Flo x Preeti Kaur – “Golde n Danfe“
Meghna Gewali – “Kanchi Nani“
Nirmala Ghale – “Mero Message ko answer khoi“
Pratik Himal Rai – “Ananta Maya“
Prithvi Khanal – “Dhumba Talai Ma“
RC Rimal – “K maya yestai huncha ho“
Suraj Tamang – “Gorkhali Keto“

The results were based on 40% national jury votes, 40% national public votes, and 20% international public votes. The top 3 acts were:

Pratik Himal Rai – “Ananta Maya“ (winner)
Allam Aadesh – “Byakta“ (2nd place)
Bullet Flo x Preeti Kaur – “Golde n Danfe“ (3rd place)

Therefore, Pratik Himal Rai will perform “Ananta Maya” in Eurovision Asia 2026:

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About Pratik Himal Rai

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Pratik Himal Rai is a Nepali singer, songwriter, and performer with over a decade of music experience. He gained recognition through his participation in various television shows, where his soulful voice and stage presence impressed audiences.

His music spans ballads, slow rock, Nepali folk, and folk-pop, reflecting both modern and traditional influences. With two original releases, he continues to grow as an artist dedicated to meaningful storytelling and connecting with listeners through heartfelt performances and original compositions.

Eurovision Asia 2026 will be held on 14th November 2026, at the One Bangkok Forum in Bangkok, Thailand.
11 countries will compete in the contest: