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Nepali Dancer Ashma Bishwakarma Goes Global with ‘Chikri Chikri’ Dance Cover!
Nepali Dancer Ashma Bishwakarma Goes Global with ‘Chikri Chikri’ Dance Cover!
Nepali dancer and model Ashma Bishwakarma has become a viral sensation across social media platforms following the release of her latest dance cover video. Ashma has received widespread acclaim for her performance of the song “Chikri Chikri”.
Capturing the Look and the Steps
Ashma’s viral video, which spans 44 seconds, was released on November 11 across various social media platforms. The beautiful visuals feature her dancing against a stunning backdrop of lush green hills and mountains.
For the performance, Ashma meticulously followed the style of South Indian star Ram Charan, wearing a shirt, pants, and a scarf tied around her neck. Her interpretation of the song’s choreography, particularly her footwork during the complex bindi-pulling step, has earned special praise. The high-quality video was filmed, edited, and color-graded by Suroj Adhikari.
The Context: Ram Charan’s Hit Song
The original song, “Chikri Chikri,” is featured in the upcoming sports action film Peddy. The film is set for release on March 27, 2026, and stars Ram Charan alongside Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor.
The music for the track was composed by AR Rahman and sung by Mohit Chauhan. The original video features Ram Charan dancing in a mountainous setting, performing the distinctive step while pulling a bindi and holding a cricket bat. The song was released on November 7 simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu versions through the T-Series and IVY Entertainment YouTube channels. The Hindi version has surpassed 20 million views, while the Telugu version has impressively crossed 51.9 million views. Ram Charan’s dance style in the song has inspired many fans in both India and Nepal to create their own covers.
Record-Breaking Views and Celebrity Approval
Among all the fan covers, Ashma’s interpretation has emerged as the most popular. Since its release, her video has racked up more than 70 million views across all platforms.
This marks a significant milestone for Ashma, as few of her previous Facebook videos had exceeded one million views, and this is her first video to cross the 20-million mark on the platform.
The views breakdown across key platforms includes:
- Instagram: The reel posted on her official page, “Ashma Vishwakarma Official,” has gathered over 21.8 million views.
- TikTok: The video has received more than 21.7 million views.
- Facebook: The public video posted on November 11 has earned over 20 million views.
- YouTube: The video on her channel, “Ashma Vishwakarma Official,” has reached 20 million views.
The dance has also received high-profile attention! The official Instagram page for the film Peddy commented on Ashma’s reel with a “Perfect” emoji. Furthermore, actress Janhvi Kapoor shared the reel on her own Instagram Story on November 13.
In Nepal, celebrities like Priyanka Karki and Rima Vishwakarma have publicly praised her exceptional performance. As the video continues to gain momentum, many fans are going a step further, asserting that Ashma’s dance and choreography might even be better than the original and that she has genuinely challenged Ram Charan’s performance.
Ashma’s Legacy in Nepali Dance
Ashma Bishwakarma has long been a major figure in the Nepali dance scene. She is the only female dancer in The Cartoons Crew and has been with the group since 2010. She also proudly identifies herself as Nepal’s first B-Girl.
Ashma has appeared in hundreds of music videos, performed for various films, and featured in many series alongside The Cartoons Crew. She is regarded as one of Nepal’s best female dancers and is often seen collaborating with Saroj Adhikari, the founder of The Cartoons Crew. The group gained significant popularity in 2016 with hit songs such as “Fantastic (Paani Paryo),” “Nir Jabhi Risauen,” and “Nai Malai Tha Chhan”.
The sheer volume of views and the widespread official recognition of Ashma’s work demonstrate how a passionate, high-quality fan tribute can sometimes generate even more buzz than the blockbuster original. It’s like a meticulously crafted cover song becoming a global chart-topper in its own right, amplifying the music and the artist who performed it.
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