A love letter to the Nepali language.
We're on a mission to make learning Nepali joyful, accessible, and meaningful for kids everywhere.
Bridging generations through language.
When children can't speak their mother tongue, they lose more than words - they lose connection to family, culture, and identity.
There are 6+ million Nepalis living abroad, with 1.5 million families raising second-generation kids. Yet there are zero apps teaching Nepali to children.
Our mission is simple: Make it easy and joyful for diaspora kids to learn Nepali, so they can say "माया गर्छु" to their grandparents, sing at cultural events, and carry their heritage forward.
MastiBhasa isn't just an app. It's a bridge between generations.
Learning through play.
Kids don't want boring drills and flashcards. They want adventure, games, and rewards.
That's why every MastiBhasa lesson feels like playtime. Children learn Nepali vocabulary through:
- •Interactive games like Momo Mayhem and Hatti's Himalayan Adventure
- •Cultural storytelling featuring Nepali festivals, foods, and traditions
- •Voice-guided lessons with native speakers
- •Rewards and badges that celebrate every milestone
Our approach: Make language learning so fun that kids ask to practice - no nagging required.
Built by people who understand.
Nobel Rimal – Founder & CEO
Economics student at NYU and Nepali linguistics researcher. After watching his cousins struggle to speak with their grandfather, Nobel committed to solving diaspora language loss.
Nischay Shakya – Founder & COO
Marketing strategist and content creator with millions of views across social media. Coming from a Newari background, Nischay has experienced language loss firsthand.
How we met: Benchmates in high school in Nepal. We reunited with a shared mission and MastiBhasa was born.
Stories from our community.
Read about:
- • Learning tips for busy parents
- • Festival celebrations and cultural traditions
- • Behind-the-scenes updates from the MastiBhasa team
- • Voices from the diaspora: real stories from families using the app
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MastiBhasa in the news.
We're on a mission to preserve heritage languages for diaspora families and people are taking notice.
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Press inquiries: nobelrimal@nyu.edu
Let's connect.
Whether you're a parent, educator, partner, or investor, we'd love to hear from you.
Partner with us:
We work with schools, cultural organizations, and community leaders. Reach out to explore collaboration opportunities.
Invest in us:
We're currently raising our pre-seed round. Let's build the future of heritage language learning together.
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