Pratik Himal Rai has won Nepal Decides and will perform Ananta Maya at Eurovision Asia

TOKYO,JAPAN- Nepal has selected singer Pratik Himal Rai to represent the country at the inaugural edition of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia, following a national selection show held on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.

The televised event, Nepal Decides, featured 11 talented acts competing with 11 original song entries. Viewers from across the world participated in the voting process to determine Nepal’s representative for the international music competition.

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Following the conclusion of the selection show, Pratik Himal Rai emerged as the winner with his song “Ananta Maya.” He will represent Nepal at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia, scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, 14 November 2026.

Nepal’s participation marks a significant milestone for the country’s music industry, offering a new international platform to showcase Nepali talent and creativity to audiences across Asia and beyond.

Victory was awarded to Pratik via scores that came from three sources. A professional jury contributed 40% of the points, while viewers voting at home in Nepal were responsible for an additional 40%. The remaining 20% of the scores came from a Rest of the World vote.Sharing the podium of top scorers at the end of the night with Pratik was Allam Aadesh in second place with Byakta and Bullet Flo x Preeti Kaur finishing in third place with their song Golden Danphe.If you missed the live broadcast, you can catch up on the show via the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel, where all National Selection Shows for Eurovision Asia are being streamed.

GET TO KNOW ABOUT PRATIK RAI 

Pratik Himal Rai is a Nepali singer, songwriter and performer with over a decade of experience in music. He gained widespread recognition through his participation in various television shows, where his soulful voice and stage presence impressed audiences. A Bachelor’s degree holder in music, Pratik creates songs that blend emotion with authenticity. 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.

Pratik Himal Rai will now take his song to Eurovision Asia, representing Nepal at Bangkok 2026