Tattoo artist Mohan Gurung's journey from Thamel to New York

In conversation with veteran tattoo artist Mohan Gurung, who started out from a tattoo shop in Pokhara then at Thamel all the way to New York now.
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[@36nastik]

I had my first tattoo in mohan's tattoo inn and i was 14 years old. I still remember that moment and feel happy that i got my tattoo from one of the finest tattoo artist of Nepal. It was about 10 years ago in Barahi Chowk, Pokhara

[@bikramranabhat7218]

mausham shrestha 😂😂

[@36nastik]

k vo :D

[@sujantimilsina6882]

mausham shrestha ...😉😉

[@Teeeenziiiin]

Halanchowk:)

[@santosh30]

Tattoo at 14? you sir are a rebel.

[@rodolfoimeri3761]

Best tattoo artist in my opinion he so kinda he didn’t treat me like a customer but as a friend. You the best Mohan

[@prabhuchaudhary38]

I admire him more than anyone in world am artist myself and wish to establish myself like him.

[@sonikagurung318]

Got one of my favourite pieces done by Mohan Solti, can’t wait to reunite again and add more! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@davidh143]

Mohan is a master artist and fantastic person. I’m honored to have a tattoo by him. He listened to what I wanted and created a masterpiece.

[@bijaypradhan250]

Truely it’s worth it to see the video from the people of a same kind (Nepali) sharing the thoughts and the experiences, all i can say is,so much inspiring and being worthy to be 1 on the same profession

[@devendralalshrestha9881]

All about passion! very inspiring. Thank you Mohan ji.

[@puranrai5162]

Maile dherai choti sundai aako thiye tara aaja yo hjur ko vdo dekhera dherai khusi lagyo sir. Thank you.

[@Roshanpariyar1996]

I am feeling proud to be a nepali coz we have brothers like you. Who follows their dream no matter what……

[@shrestha1506]

One of my inspiration for not giving up on my tattooing dream👏huge respect I hope someday I'll get a chance to have a tattoo from you and as well I also can make like yours

[@aquatriology2993]

I have met him in kolkatas first tattoo convention ..mohan sir I a real gem of a person ...may god BLESS him ...u rock dai

[@tashi219]

Mohan da ko open minded ,positive approach ani honest behaviour che ekdammai ramro lagyo hai. Hope to get tattooed by him in future

[@kaidoogaming2217]

He is our pride Tattoo ❤️

[@sanamkandel6724]

Very talented and positive person 👌

[@nepkaf]

im one of the lucky ones to get inked by him. much respect

[@gaurav_tv_]

Uhaa ko pasal aile kata xani

[@theknowzone420]

NYC

[@rameshwormaharjan9943]

I love your work daju n thank VMAG for showing us this type talented people 👍👍👍

[@homiogaming6446]

Really inspiring and heart warming 😊

[@rabinkhadgi7661]

'Ma cristain hu tara ma sabai dharma lai samman garxu' mann choyo.sabai ko soch yesto hunu parxa..

[@leedsunitednepalfans6134]

Mohan dai brilliant. True example of do what you like but with the heart.

[@user-xr8vk3oi9e]

Mohan Gurung is my Grandfather I'm very proud of him

[@hypebeastnation9561]

Lol

[@jyotichaudhari9256]

He is from morang...na

[@rejinaghimire596]

Samparka n pauna

[@BonTamu]

We are from same village. Keep it up Brother. Proud of you...

[@mansoon1]

Was inked by him and was great experience.. Respect

[@Ashish-yy6ey]

Mohan dai legend of the game ❤️

[@gaurabmagar1389]

You are the one..MAN .I ALSO LOVE TATOOING.I ALSO WANT TO MAKE IT MY PROFESSION..i respect you.

[@axxllux4495]

Always a pleasure to see you bro' !! Love to all the family...

[@tshewangsherpa0776]

god bless u bro dai

[@divyanshuprety]

I had my first and only tattoo till date here. Amazing studio that have.

[@gauravpun6197]

Wise words true hero keep doing good be successful ;) and m&s vmag you are doing great bringing heroes out

[@iambipan7769]

Wow Dai I have heard about you so much Wish I could have a good sketch and add ink on me. It’s my desire to have a tattoo of your courage. Really huge respect and appreciated Dai 🙏

[@successgurung789]

Aw love&respect 😘😘

[@parashtamang3293]

Osin di ko voice. ❤️❤️

[@ilovedogs1776]

Love it but it just came in the television Btw nice video

[@harrygurungHani]

You’re awesome kaka Keep go on 🙏🏻

[@rameshchhetri8719]

great job sir

[@rickychettri1284]

Love you Mohan dai

[@nawarajthapa1454]

inspiring daju

[@LeoJR820]

Ekdamai ramro dai keep it up 🙏👍haxurko every words are really inspiring Dai

[@sagargurung4833]

Dai god bless you always

[@sagargurung8044]

Kaka Bau #Mohangrg Eppy 😀😀

[@thakuribhagat4475]

wow Mohan dai💕

[@brajeshshrestha7478]

please put the subtitle...to know the world..

[@thegradient2086]

The secret gem for this channel is Oshin

[@lbniraula8585]

Great

[@urishsherpa891]

19:26 best part 👌🏻

[@basuhangrai7127]

good job mohan daai

[@VaaibaPresent2002]

WOw ❤❤

[@radiptuk]

Very inspiration );) #positive attitude 😍

[@pgprabhat22]

Chester from LP✊

[@leezaw]

Rip

[@maxlimbu5678]

Dai when you will come back to nepal

[@solanlama8170]

Respect❤

[@ravichhetri4829]

u r a very humble artist mohan dai, i have personally met u and have a huge respect for u. u r a gem in nepal tattoo industry.

[@Jasonadventures]

I have done tattoos with me check my videos, inked on my shoulder, awsum friend great to see grew up together

[@carnage1990]

Glad i got inked by u mohan dai.😀

[@Penegurung5]

Will meet you soon daai😃😃

[@sostikakhaling6794]

Sikna ko lagii kasto tyaatoo mesine hunx hola😍sir answer me

[@jenishkarmacharya8737]

I'm so happy for u dai!!! Ur well wisher

[@rukuofficial278]

good job bro mero aim Pani tattoo artist vanu ho

[@mc3nigaffgaming506]

Dai tattoo festival kaele hunxa vandunu na

[@ranjitlama3673]

Mohan dai is best

[@anirudragautam8813]

got one by him and suman dai too

[@nitrorezz55]

Her accent though!!!

[@skyvines8153]

Thulo baba keep it up 👌👌💕

[@NEPALIQUOTATION]

💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@bijaygurung4525]

wow christian dada

[@crazyvideoholic9380]

thamel ma kata cha exactly ?

[@pasangsherpa4033]

price kati kati ho

[@rameshpariyar7936]

Dai tapae lai kasari concert garna sakinaxa dai

[@hsjsjdlwlao9507]

😍

[@umeshthapa9342]

where r u now ??

[@thamaltattosmorang9882]

Dai aba yo pali ko convenson kati tarik ho??

[@karunbiswakarma9925]

Mohan gurung is verry expensive artist?plz ans me

[@mahendraprajapati9397]

kunai tattoo institute ko barema information koilai tha vaye dinu hola

[@parishramregmi7644]

Dai i will meet u soon !

[@rasailikhemprasad5151]

साहित मोहोन दाइ लेनि हेर्नू हुन्छ होला दाइ नम्बर देनुस तपाईं को

[@amarmandal4913]

Kathmandu ko Kun Chowk ma bro

[@sushistha7310]

Is he's the one who got Mohan tattoo house in JACKSON HEIGHTS.?

[@suzeapmaharjan1209]

sushil shrestha yes

[@happypaws3683]

yes

[@pas4ang]

Yes but the place is closed now and will be moving to Manhattan on 14st east side.

[@sujatadulal9949]

How can I contact him

[@jhumkachija834]

Hi bro नमस्कार मलाइ श्री कृष्ण को फोटो पाखुरा मा बनाउन छ ।।। कति समय लाग्छ ।। कति को पिडा हुन्छ । आज सम्म टाटु हानेको छैन । र कति खर्च लाग्छ plz नरिसाइ जबाफ दिनु होल ? र नाम लेखेको कति लाग्छ । मेरो उतर दिनु होला धन्यवाद ।।।।।।

[@jiwanghumante]

Dai ko kura haru eakdam ramro lagyo👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@snj2319]

that's what we call positive attitude

[@nazzirules4337]

Mohan Dai u are the best tattoo artist in Nepal... 🤘🤘

[@sozangurung895]

Good job dai keep rocking...

[@dhirajgrng3]

Ekchoti interview padeko thiye,naam nai birseko thiye.Samjaaidinu bhayeko ma ekdamai thanks

[@saransarumagar2643]

Dae hajur shanga kashari contact garna sakinxa hola dae

[@bishalkabitagurung6464]

dai i want you to cover my tatooto i am foloingng since sicee u stardeed tatoot tradion in nepal

[@agniyonjan2894]

How can i contact him, i need to get a tattoo

[@garimayt737]

👏👍

[@sijaaaldhtl2966]

I want a good tattoo.Does anybody know where the best place at kathmandu for tatoos ?

[@tysonkid478]

Yala ink

[@sijaaaldhtl2966]

@@tysonkid478 location?contact no ?insta/fb page?

[@T_boy703]

I'm proud of u daiiii😗😗😗😗😗

[@piratesgamingnp6070]

Where is ur studio in pokhara ???

[@tenzinpasang5240]

i done my first tattoo with him in pokhara

[@thamaltattosmorang9882]

Dai ma aaile samma convenson kaile live dekheko xuina...ma malesiya bata sikera yo 6th year vayo profeson aangaleko...tara nepal ma tatto ko market ko barema bujeko xuina so please I need your suggestson

[@shrezz_official]

Tattoo kasare sikney ta .. ka jney ho

[@sandeeplama3905]

i just want to meet him anyone here to lead me there??

[@dhangsyalquartzcrystalhima8079]

Tattoo arts baat kati kamai garn sakinxa dai mahinama kehi jankari dinus na please

[@numagoleey6116]

Wow😍 ani nepalma kaha chha tattoo shop mohan gurungko ? Kaha vetna sakiyela? Kei jankari pauna sakinthyoki?

[@pas4ang]

Numa Goleey Thamel

[@pas4ang]

He is Nepal right now till the 13th of January. He lives in NY these days but his son runs the place in Thamel. There are other great artist in his shop thamel.

[@bhuwanprasad5559]

aile kaha xa ni mohan dai ko tatoo house... I also want to get tatoo by mohan dada

[@pas4ang]

Bhuwan Prasad New York.

[@puranrai5162]

Maile first tattoo start gareko 8 yrs pahila . Tara maile time dina na sakera gap bhayo tara yespali maile feri tattoo start gareko 3 yrs bhayo . I requst mohan sir plzz train me sir..

[@reenteerg8127]

Dai three dot tattoo ko meaning k ho.. . . .

[@uzwalleembu1220]

Soon I am gonna get tatoo from you Mohan dai

[@puranrai5162]

Sir hajur ahile nepal mai hunuhunxa ki bahira . Hunuhunxa sir...