Nepalese writer (born 1955)
Sarubhakta (Nepali :सरुभक्त ) is thepen name ofBhakta Raj Shrestha , a celebratedNepalese playwright, novelist, songwriter andpoet [ 1] Madan Puraskar , one of the most prestigious literary awards in Nepal.[ 2]
He was born to Ganesh Bahadur Shrestha and Laxmi Shrestha in Baghbazaar,Pokhara ,Nepal on 12 manshir 2012BS .[ 3] Gandaki Boarding School , Lainachaur bc. He completed his SLC level education from Rashtriya Secondary School (then Rashtriya Multiple School). He then received an IA degree fromAmrit Science College , Kathmandu. He received his Bachelor degree fromPrithvi Narayan Campus , Pokhra and received Master's degree fromTribhuvan University .[ 4] [ 5]
Many consider his novelPagal Basti , to be aclassic inNepalese literature . He was also a member of theRoyal Nepal Academy and the Immediate Past Chancellor ofNepal Music and Drama Academy .[citation needed
Associated Institutions [ edit ] Founder: Rastriya Bal Pratibha Puraskar , Pokhara (National Prize for Children) Ex-Chairman: Pokhara Public Library , Pokhara Founder: Pokhreli Yuva Sanskritik Pariwar (A cultural organization) Founder: Yuva Natak Parivar (Younh dramatic group) Founder: Pratibimba Nritya Parivar (Dramatic group of Pokhara) Co-ordinator: Conservation Poetry Movement (2055 B.S.) Member: Nepal Academy Chancellor: Nepal Music and Drama Academy Poetry Collections
Banda Kham Bhitra (2035) Boksiko Ahwan ra Ghoshanapatra Kavi, Premi ra Pagal (2050) Kurup Mashiha (2054) JyanMaya (2056) Ka Purush (2057) Prayogshala Bhitra (2058) Manabhari Matobhari (2061) Etar Samaya (2061) Hajar Buddhsharu (2061) Jhuma (2061) Bhedigoth (2063) Cybercafema Ekdin (2064) Kholsawari Kholsapari (2065) Plays
Yuddha : Uhi Gas Chamber Bhitra (2037) Itihas Bhitrako Itihas (2041) Shishirka Antim Dinharu (2042) Ithar (2044) Gaungharka Natakharu (2050) BalBalikaharuko Naatak (2053) Asamay Amausam (2054) Nimabiya (2055) Ashadhammo Sanantano (2045) Jasto Dantyakatha (2057) Sirumarani (2061) Gauko Katha Yoesto Hunchha Hai (2061) Sharararthiharu (2063) Fictions
Ek Avinavko Atmakatha (2044) Chhori Brahmanda (2047) Pagal Basti (2048 ) Taruni Kheti (2053) Yamagal (2054) Samay Trasadi (2058) Chulee (2059) Adhyaro Kotha (2060) Padarthaharuko Geet (2063) Pratiganda (2076) Editorial
Saraswat (Pokhreli Pratinidhi Kavita Sangraha, 2047) Siddhicharanka Jail Sansmaran (2052) Sangrachayar Kavita Yatra (2053) Saraswat (Trimonthly Nepali literary magazine, co-editor ) International Disabled Year, Best Play(Drama) Award (2038 B.S.) First Prize Winner, Trivuvan University Literary Competition (2039 B.S.) Busak Gold Medal, Nepal Jaysees (2039 B.S.) National Youth Festival, Best Play (Drama) Award (2041 B.S.) GAA Competition, Best Play Award (2041 B.S.) National Drama Festival, Royal Nepal Academy, Best Dramatist (2042 B.S.) Third Prize Winner, National Poetry Festival, Royal Nepal Academy (2035 B.S.) First Prize Winner, National Poetry Festival, Royal Nepal Academy (2042 B.S.) Yuva Barsa Moti Puraskar (2043 B.S.) Gai Jatra Hasya Byangya Mahotsav, Royal Nepal Academy, Sarvottam Byanga Muktakkar (2043 B.S.) Arohan Samman (2047 B.S.) Madan Puraskar (2048 B.S.) Lokendra Sahitya Puraskar (2051 B.S.) Ratna Shree Award (2052 B.S.) Nepal Bal Sahitya Puraskar (2054 B.S.) Siromani Puraskar (2054 B.S.) Kumudini Kala Sahitya Puraskar (2055 B.S.) Gopinath Aryal Rangamanch Puraskar (2056 B.S.) Ganesh-Khilkumari Duwal Prative Puraskar (2056 B.S.) National Drama Festival, 2056, Best Director and Recommendation Prize but rejected Ganki Basundhara Puraskar (2057 B.S.) Parvat Sahitya Samman, (2058 B.S.) Namaste Musical Honor (2056 B.S.) Birendra-Aishwarya Medal (2058 B.S.) Thakali Sewa Samiti (Central) Honor (2057 B.S.) Prithivi Narayan Campus, FSU Honor (2059 B.S.) Music Nepal Honor (2058 B.S.)Upanyash Satabarsiki Samman (2060 B.S.) Shukla Sahitya Puraskar (2061 B.S.) Dabali Puraskar (2062 B.S.) Sahitya Kunja Samman, Central Department of Nepali Kirtipur (2062 B.S.) America-Nepal Society Samman, Washington D.C. (2062 B.S.) Antarastriya Nepali Sahitya Samman, D.C. Metro Chapter (2062 B.S.) New York Kala Manch Samman, New York (2062B.S.) Dhading Sahitya Samaj Samman (2063 B.S.) Himali Sanskritik Parivar Samman (2065 B.S.) Himdark Samman (2067 B.S.)
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