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Born in the Hills of Bhojpur

Born in Bhojpur, Nepal in 1993,

I grew up in a middle-class family where discipline, hard work, and honesty formed the foundation of daily life. The terraced hills taught me early that resilience is built quietly—one day at a time. Before going to school almost every day, I had to cut grass for our livestock—cows, buffaloes, oxen, and goats—and only then head to school. Even on Saturdays, which were off days, I helped with household and farm work. At that time, there was no electricity, so I studied by the light of a kerosene lamp (tuki). Despite these challenges, I consistently ranked among the top students in my class.

I began my education from grades 1 to 8 at Tiwari Bhanjyang Lower Secondary School (now Secondary School). After that, I continued my studies at Panchakanya Higher Secondary School, Chyangre, and later studied at Dhankuta Multiple Campus.

The Voice on the Radio

My professional journey began on the airwaves. At Radio Laligurans, Hile (Dhankuta), I received my initial training and discovered a deep passion for storytelling. As the top trainee, I was given the opportunity to advance and was referred to Namaste FM, Itahari Sunsari, where I worked as an RJ, news reporter, editor, and news reader — and also contributed to Ujyalo FM. The microphone taught me how to connect with people I would never meet — a skill that has shaped everything that followed.

The Discipline of the Uniform

Craving a different kind of challenge, I joined the Nepal Army and served for nearly six years. Those years forged who I am today — discipline that doesn't waver, leadership earned through action, and an unshakeable sense of duty. Every difficult morning, every long night on duty, became a quiet investment in the man I was becoming.

Leaving the Army for Modeling & Cinema

After leaving the Army, I followed a different calling — modeling and short filmmaking. With friends, we wrote, shot, and produced some short films on shoestring budgets and big dreams. We weren't waiting for permission. We were building portfolios, learning craft, and chasing the magic of telling stories through a lens. This was where I learned that creativity is also a kind of discipline.

Where I Met Puja

In the early days of 2019, in the middle of creating TikTok content with friends, our paths crossed. Puja walked into my creative world during a collab — and quietly stayed. What started as a TikTok shoot became conversations, became friendship, became something neither of us were expecting. The best plot twist of my journey.

Moving to Abu Dhabi

In late 2019, I moved to the UAE and was based in Abu Dhabi, working in the security field. I completed Cisco networking training, worked in the travel sector, and developed a growing interest in IT. The long hours and demanding shifts strengthened my focus and discipline.

Same Country, Different Cities

In 2022, Puja moved to the UAE and settled in Dubai, while I was still on duty in Abu Dhabi. Same country, two emirates apart, we met whenever our schedules allowed—sometimes weeks between visits. During this time, she began working in the medical field as a Lab Assistant, later moved into consultancy, and spent her final six months before starting our own business working at an aesthetic salon. It wasn't easy, but it was ours.

We Said Yes — July 2024

In July 2024, after almost six years of love, we said yes to each other. The wedding back home brought together everything we are—our roots in the hills of eastern Nepal, Dubai dreams, and two families becoming one. However, even after the marriage, we couldn't immediately live together, as duty kept us in separate cities for almost 6 to 7 more months. Love, it turns out, has its own patient timeline.

Building Side by Side

Today, after years of long-distance love and patient waiting, we finally live and work side by side in Dubai. Together, we co-lead Noor Mandala Travel & Tourism-Dubai and Noor Mandala HR Consultancy-Dubai, helping skilled and non-skilled professionals find opportunities across Europe. Recently, we also expanded internationally with Noor Mandala HR-Yambol, Bulgaria, officially launched in April 2026. Our work is built on trust, integrity, and results. The journey continues—but for the first time, we walk it side by side, every single day.