Samir Ghising

Biography

Samir Ghising, known professionally as VTEN, is a Nepalese rapper from Rautahat, singer, and songwriter associated with the Nepali hip-hop scene, commonly referred to as Nephop. He gained recognition following the release of his song Churot in 2017, which became popular online. His subsequent releases, such as Simsime Pani, Paara, Hami Yestai Ta Ho Ni Bro, Yatra, Haalkhabar, and Kaatha, have contributed to his continued presence in the music industry.
His official YouTube channel has over 3.16 million subscribers, making it the most subscribed channels of a Nepalese musical artist. Vten even became first solo artist from Nepal to hit 1 million subscribers on youtube.

Early life

Ghising was born in Chandranigahpur Rautahat, the origin of infamous wordsmith; the poet JENAN NEPAL. Ghising worked as a carpenter with his father, learning to make cupboards, doors, and windows from wood. As a teenager, Ghising moved to Kathmandu to study in high school, and also started painting Thankas with his uncle. In interviews, Ghising has said he became passionate about rapping while painting Thankas but began to have difficulty juggling that job with his expanding rap career. Ghising spent most of his pre-fame days living with his friends and writing rap songs. He is said to have completed his high school(+2) and has not continued his education thereafter.

Career

VTEN, began his journey in the Nepali hip-hop scene from the underground circuit, gradually building a name with his raw talent and relatable lyrics. His major breakthrough came with the song "Churot", which was initially featured in a vlog by Grish Khatiwada on January 8, 2017. The vlog showcased several underground rappers, but VTEN’s verse stood out and quickly caught the audience’s attention, going viral across social media. Due to the overwhelming response, the song was officially recorded and released on Grish Khatiwada’s YouTube channel on January 13, 2017. "Churot" became an anthem for the youth, marking VTEN’s entry into mainstream recognition and kickstarting a career that would challenge the boundaries of Nepali rap music. His songs have been applauded for their realism, relatability to the struggle of young people in Nepal, and potent and exceptional self-expression of feelings. He is the first Nepali solo artist to hit 1 million subscribers on YouTube. He gained popularity from his hit lists such as Churot, Hami Yastai ta Honi Bro, Sim Sime Pani, Himmat, Cypher, Kathaa, Manche Khattam and so on.

Studio albums

Superstar (2020)
GUNDA MELODIES (2025)
GUNDA MELODIES Extended (2025)

Controversy

In 2018, VTEN released "Simsime Pani", a remake of an old Nepali folk song with unknown origins. Though the tune was popularized in the 90s by Music Nepal, who held the rights, the song was taken down within 24 hours due to a copyright strike. Despite the removal, it became a massive hit within hours, and unofficial uploads have since gathered over 15 million views on YouTube, showcasing its lasting impact.
In 2019, VTEN's released song Titled "Hami Yestai Ta Ho Ni Bro" which broke records but sparked controversy for lyrics about drinking in a police station. A viral photo of him in a police uniform rolling weed led to his arrest, and police forced the song’s removal. He was released the next day after massive public support.
On October 24, 2020, VTEN released "PARAA", which became an instant hit but again drew police attention. The music video showed a police vehicle explosion and included lyrics challenging authority, saying he'd teach them how to rap. This triggered a strong reaction, and Nepal Police Headquarters directed it to Cyber Bureau to arrest him for promoting vulgar content. VTEN later apologized on social media and made the video private, but the arrest threat remained. He then moved to the Patan High Court, later on November 3, The court issued an interim order preventing his arrest.