Noted Nepali film choreographer Basanta Jung Rayamajhi passed away on Wednesday morning. He was 81. 

Raymajhi who choreographed songs for over 100 movies including 'Kanchhi', 'Kasam', 'Jwala', 'Prithvi', 'Yug Dekhi Yug Samma' and 'Trishna', breathed his last in course of treatment at Thapathali-based Norvic International Hospital. His last rites were performed at Pashupati Aryaghat today itself. He is survived by his spouse, a daughter and two sons. 

Prior to this, his mortal body was placed in the premises of Nepal Academy for those wishing to offer their last tributes to him. Minister for Information and Communications Sher Dhan Rai was at the Academy to pay his heartfelt condolences to the late Raymajhi. He draped his body with the national flag as a state honour. RSS