Ashish Rana Magar (born 25 June 1989) known professionally as Laure, is a Nepalese rapper and television personality. He presented his rapping through a rap battle on YouTube which gained him popularity. He was the most searched Nepalese celebrity on Google in the year 2013.[1][2]
Personal life
Ashish Rana Magar was born on 25 June 1989 in Pokhara, Nepal. Since Grade 6, Laure developed a keen interest in rapping. He completed his school life from the LA Higher Secondary School, then his higher education from Sagarmatha College.[1] His rapping career began through his song Mero Solta, the first song he recorded. Because of his physical appearance, his friends gave him the moniker "Laure".[3] He is also currently one of the judges of the Reality TV Show Himalaya Roadies which began in mid-2017.[4]
He was arrested in Pokhara of Kaski district on 30 December 2021 as he was found with brown sugar .[10] He was caught red handed with a digital balance, NRs. 38,350, 5 sets of mobile phones and a scooter with plate number GA 21 PA 3323 with four other suspects.[11] He has accepted his usage of drugs. Police sources have stated that during preliminary interrogation Laure confessed he couldn't perform on stage without taking drugs.[12]
