Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026: Can Nepal's Pratik Himal Rai win?

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Pratik Himal Rai is representing Nepal at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, being held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Rai, who has been engaged in Nepal’s music industry for more than a decade, is set to compete in the final of the contest on Sunday, November 15 (AEDT).

He secured his place in the Eurovision Song Contest Asia final after winning the Nepal Decides competition on October 7 with his original song, ‘Ananta Maya’.

Rai will be competing against representatives from 11 other countries.

Our correspondent Girish Subedi spoke with Rai about his musical journey, experience so far at Eurovision, and the development and challenges facing Nepal's music industry.

You can watch the Eurovision Song Contest Asia live on SBS On Demand on Sunday 15 November (AEDT). Catch all the action from Sunday morning at 12.30am. A replay of the Grand Final will be available at SBS On Demand by 4.30am (AEDT) and at SBS2 on Sunday 15 November at 7.30pm (AEDT).

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