Introduction to some prominent Nepali poets prepared by Mahesh Paudyal

Dharanidhar Koirala

The famous poet who wrote these beautiful lines in Nepali language was none other than Dharanidhar Koirala. He was born at Dumja village of Sindhuli District on 4 Feb 1893. Later, he moved to Benaras in India. During his stay in Benaras, a weekly newspaper The Gorkhali used to be published from there. He worked for that newspaper and got his patriotic poems published. After some time, the Ranas put a ban on the publication of the newspaper.      His numerous poems were also published in the monthly Nepali newspaper Chandrika was published from Kharsang, India. His publishes works are 1) Naibedhya (Food Offerings)  2) Spandan (Heartbeat)     and 3) Translation of Shreemad Bhagawatgita. Recognizing his love for his country and language, affection and belief in countrymen, and his social work, Royal Nepal Academy honoured him with Tribhuvan Puraskar for his long service to Nepali literature. He also became an honorary member of the Academy. He expired on 9 February 1980 in Kathmandu. Dharanidhar was one among three people Suryabikram Gyawali, Dharanidhar Koirala, and Paras Mani Pradhan, renowned by the acronym ‘Sudhapa’, who contributed to the development of Nepali language and literature abroad, i.e. in Darjeeling.

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Mahananda Sapkota

Poet and linguist Mahananda Sapkota was born on 10 May 1896 in the village called Debanchap of Ilam district, Mechi zone. He was educated in Assam and Darjeeling of India, with special interest in Sanskrit and astrology. Nepal those days were under the Rana regime, where civilian rights were curtailed. So, Mahanda started writing poems basically to awaken people against the dictators. The books he wrote are 23 in number. Some of them are Janajibro (Folk Language) Nepali Sabda Parichaya (An Introduction to Nepali Words) Sapkota Nibandhawali (Sapkota's Essays), Hamro Sahitya ( Our Literature part 1 to 4), Aansu, Aasha, Aansu (Tears, Tears, Tears), Bishal Nepal (Great Nepal) and Hamro Nepal (Our Nepal) etc. Sapkota won Madan Puraskar, a literary prize, in 1970 and Indra Rajya Laxmi Pragya Puraskar in 1974 for his. He also was conferred the title ‘Gorkha Dakshinbahu.’

            He passed away on 15 June 1978 in Biratnagar.

Lekhanath Paudyal

                       

Lekhanath Paudyal, popularly known as Kavi Shiromani (Crown of the Poets) was born in 1884 in a village called Arghaun-Aarchalé, the eastern Gandaki Zone of Kaski District. After completing his study from a school of Kaski, the poet went to Kathmandu and joined Tindhara Sanskrit School. 

He wrote poems in Sanskrit too. Initially, he published many of his poems in the magazine Sutisudha printed from Kashi. Lekhanath returned to Kathmandu after completing his study in India. Here, he looked for a job. He got a job of teaching children of the then Prime Minister Bhim Samsher. Considering the activities of his surroundings, he wrote a famous poem named “Pinjarako Suga”—A Parrot in the Cage—at the same time. He is considered one of the greatest romantic poets of Nepal. Some of his published works are Lalitya (Lucidity)  Buddhi Binod (Intellectual Musings) Ritu Vichar (Verses on Seasons) Satya-Kali Samvad (Conservation between Satya and Kali), Mero Ram (My Rama) Tarun Tapasi (The Young Recluse), Ganga-Gauri and Laxmi Puja.  He was given the title ‘Kavi Siromani’—the Crown of Poets—by the nation with a great honor in 1951.  In he was given a chariot ride in Kathmandu. Besides this, Lekhanath got ‘Tribhuvan Puraskar’ in 1969. He worked as a member of Royal Nepal Academy since its inception. He became a full-time member of this institution as well.

He passed away in 1965.

             

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Gopal Prasad Rimal

Gopal Prasad Rimal, the first successful prose poets  is an epochal milestone of modern Nepali poetry.  Born on 1 July 1918, he started writing when he was 16. His first published work was a poem titled 'Prati', published in 1935 in a magazine called Sharada. As a subject of the Rana regime, Rimal's writing naturally bore revolutionary and anti-Rana fervor. His published works include plays like Masan (Cremation Ground) and Yo Prem (This Love) and Aamako Sapana (Mother's Dream, a collection of poems. He also edited magazines like Sharada and Darpan . He won Madan Award (For Aamako Sapana) in 1962) and Tribhuvan Award in 1973. He died on 23 December 1973.

Bal Krishna Sama

Poet and playwright Bal Krishna Sama, recognized as the master playwright, is also known for his intellectual and philosophical poetry. He was born on 6 February 1903 in a Rana family in Kathmandu. He made his debut in writing in 1911 at a minor age. With time, he gained fame for his intellectual plays and deep, philosophical poems. His published works include Aago ra Pani (Fire and Water, short epic), Chiso Chulho (Cold Hearth, epic), Samaka Kavita (Sama's Poems), Niyamit Aakashmikta (Regular contingencies), Taltal (Restlessness, a collection of stories), Mero Kavitako Aaradhana (The Pursuit of My Poet, autobiography), Hamra Rashtriya Bibhutiharu (Our National Luminaries, biographies) and plays like Mutuko Vyatha (Plight of the Heart) Bhakta Prahlad (Prahlad, the Great Devotee), Andhaveg (Blind Emotions), Mukunda-Indira, and Prem Pinda (The Offering of Love). For his contribution, Sama received Prithvi Pragya Award (1978), Sajha Award (1970), Tribhuvan Pragya Award (1972), Virendra Padak, Ratnashri Gold Medal, Academy Medal, Gorkha Dakshinbahu First, Gosthi Gold Medal, Bhukampa Medal, and numerous felicitations from different organizations, and honorary degree of D. Litt. from Tribhuvan University.    

            Sama died on 21 July 1981.

Laxmi Prasad Devkota

Laxmi Prasad Devkota is perhaps the most famous poets of Nepal and the biggest inspiration for posterity. His poems are aesthetic, heartfelt, free and sweet expressions of the truth pertaining to man, god and nature: a truth, that escorts towards the ultimate reality with the vibration of a subject related to a contented human consciousness that ensures a melodious and adorned self reflection in the minute awareness of fine human relations. Devkota was born on 12 November 1909 in Kathmandu. He made his literary debut in 1919 at the age of ten, while his first published book was Radha Krishna Milan ra Meetho Katha (Reunion of Radha and Krishna and their Sweet Story) in 1932. Since then, he published a series of books on various genres including poetry, songs, epics, short epics, essays, stories etc. Some of his important books are Muna Madan (short epic), Kunjini (short epic), Mhendu (short epic), Luni (short epic), Sundari Projarpina (short epic), and dozens of other short epics; Shakuntal, Sulochana, Prometheus, Maha Rana Pratap, Van Kusum (Wild Flowers), Prithvi Raj Chauhan (Epics);  Bhikhari (Beggar), Pahari Pukar (Call of the Hills), Sunko Bihan (Golden Morning) and dozens of other collections of poetry; Laxmi Nivanda Sangraha (Collection of Laxmi Prasad's essays), Laxmi Kavita Sangraha (Collection of Laxmi Prasad's poems) ; Laxmi Katha Sangraha (Collection of Laxmi Prasad's stories); Laxmi Geet Sangraha (Collection of Laxmi Prasad's songs), Dadimko Rukhnera (Near Pomegranate Plant, essays), Champa (novel), Savitri-Satyavan (Play). He won Tribhuvan Pragya Award, Sajha Award  for his work Prithviraj Chauhan) 

            He died in 1959.

Siddhi Charan Shrestha

Siddhicharan Shrestha, popularly knonw asYugakavi—the poet of his age—was born Siddhi Charan was born on 1912, May 21, in Okhaldunga District of Nepal. He studied up to eighth grade in a school there. His father Bishnu Charan Shrestha was also a litterateur. He had written a novel named Sumati. Siddhi Charan, however did not write any novel. He wrote only poems. Thus, he became a poet. In a poem titled “Barsha” written in 1997 in Newari, Siddhi Charan wrote a line ‘krantibina hudaina shanti yaha’. This line, which means ‘No peace will come without a revolution’ irked the Rana rulers so much. Revolution, you know, is a form of change that can even change the system of adminsitration. The Ranas would never like such a change. So, Siddhi Charan was imprisoned for five years. He was the first poet to be imprisoned for writing a single word ‘revolution’. Siddhi Charan, however, continued writing and publishing. His published works include collections of poems like  Kopila (Buds) Mero Pratibimba (My Image) Kuhiro ra Gham  (The Sun behind the Clouds) Bachiraheko Aawaj (A Living Voice), Pratinidhi Kabita (Representative Poems) and 6. Yuddha ra Shanti (War and Peace), epics like Urvarsi, Junkiri (Firefly), Mangalman, Aansu (Tears) Bishwabyatha (Universal Agony), Sawari, Jyanmara Sheil (Hair-raising Cliff),  8. Bhimsen Thapa and Aatma Bilauna (Self Plight). He also wrote a play Balibadh (The Execution of Bali) and several works for children. He received Tribhuvan Pragya Prize in 1970 and Prithivi Pragya Prize in 1988.  

He died on   4 June1992 in Kathmandu.

Bhawani Bhikshu

Poet and storywriter Bhawani Bhikshu was born on  3 June 1909 in a village called Goti of Kapilbastu district of Lumbini Zone. After coming to Kathmandu from Kapilbastu, he had to struggle extremely hard just for survival. He became the editor of the  popular magazine Sharada. Seeing his qualification, he was offered the editorship. At the time, the editor of the‘ Sharada was Hrisi Bahadur Malla. He was also a litterateur.  He knew the caliber of Bhawani Bhikshu.      Bhikshu’s first story is ‘Manab’. It was published in the Sharada in 1938. Many stories and poems of him had been published in the same magazine.   His published works include collection of stories like Gunakesari (Bougainville), Maiya Saheb,  Aarbat  and Abantar; collection of the poems like Chhaya (Shadow), Prakash (Light) and Pariskhar (Refinement) and novels like Subhadra Bajai, Aagat (Upcoming Time) and Pipe Number 2.  Bhikshu received Tribhuvan Award in 1979. He was conferred Madan Puraskar in 1975 for his novel Aagat.         

He died on 16 April 1981 Kathmandu.

Kedar Man Vyathit

Poet Kedar Man Vyathit who, besides writing in Nepali, writes in Newari and Hindi as well, gives in his works an influential expression to the mysteries of objects in a soft and lucid language. Born in October 1944 in Sindhupalchok District of Nepal, he started writing in 1940. His first work was Paralko Tyandro (A Strand of Straw), a poem. Since then, he published a series of works including

a collection of poems like Sangam (Union) Pranav (The Sacred Sound) 09 Saalko Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection of the Year 1952), Ek Din (One Day), Triveni (Confluence of Three), Sanchayita (Collection), Juneli (Moonlight), Saptaparna (Gift of God) Aawaz (Voice), etc. He was honoured with Shrestha Sirapa, Vednidhi Award and Jyotirmaya Trishakti Medal. He died in 1998 in Kathmandu.

MBB Shah

           

Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah, known as MBB Shah in literature, was the former king of Nepal. He wrote poems and songs, and patronized literature to a great extend during his lifetime. MBB Shah was born to King Tribhuvan on  11 June 1920 in Kathmandu. Two issues of Harvest of Poems, collections of his verses, were published in 1960 and 1964. Several of his songs are in record. For his political, especially reformatory works, MBB Shah received several awards including Sovereign of the Order of Nepal Pratap Bhaskara, Sovereign of the Order of Ojaswi Rajanya, Sovereign of the Order of Nepal Taradisha, Sovereign of the Order of Tri Shakti Patta, Sovereign of the Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu, Commemorative Silver Jubilee Medal of King Tribhuvan etc. inside Nepal, and honours from Iran, Japan, Portugal, France, Finland, Laos, Pakistan, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Philippines, the UK, etc.

He died on 31 January 1972.  

Madhav Prasad Ghimire

Madhav Prasad Ghimire, known as Rashtrakavi or poet of the nation is famous across the Nepali-speaking world for his metrical poems and songs, crafted in rustic diction, and laden with deep philosophical insights. He was born in Pustun, Lamjung District of Nepal on September 23, 1919. He started writing quite early, for the first time, his poem got published in Gorkhapatra when he was just fourteen. His fames rests in works of poetry like Gauri (short epic), Malati-Mangale (poetic drama), Hamal Pari Himal Wari (On this and that Side of the Mountain, short epic), Aswatthama (short epic), Raj-Rajeshwari (short epic), Shakuntala (short epic) and poetry collections including Navamanjari (New Sprouts), Ghampani (Sun and Rain), Naya Nepal (New Nepal), Kinnar-Kinnari (Minstrel and His Wife), etc. Charucharcha (Discourses on Charu) and Afnai Bansuri Afrnai Dhun (My Flute, My Own Melody) are his essay collections. Poet Ghimire has received innumerable honors and respects, the most notable of them being the title of 'Poet of the Nation', Sajha Prize (two times), Padmashree Honor, Maha Ujjwal Medal, etc. He lives with his family in Kathmandu, and is now one hundred year old. 

Vijaya Malla

Vijaya Malla – an intellectual poet with multiple talents – is not only a successful poet, but also a successful novelist, storywriter, playwright and critic. He was born in 1925 in Kathmandu, and started writing at a young age around 1936. His first published work appeared in 1941 in Sharada. In his lifetime, he wrote several books, some of which include novels like Anuradha and Kumari Shobha, story collections like Ek Baato Anek Mod (One Road Several Bends), Parewa ra Kaidi (The Pigeon and the Prisoners), Vijay Mallaka Kavita (Vijaya Malla's poems); Naatak : Ek Charcha (Drama: A Discussion; criticism); plays like Pattharko Katha (Story of a Stone), Dobhan (Confluence), Smritiko Parkhalbhitra (Inside the Memory Walls), Bhulai Bhulko Yathartha (Reality of Illusions), Bahula Kajiko Sapana (Dreams of Insane Kaji), Jiudo Laas (Living Corpse), Kohi Kina Barbad Hos (Why Should Anyone be Ruined), Pahad Chichyairahechha (The Hill Screams), Srishti Rokindaina (The Creation doesn’t Stop) etc. He won Sajha Award, Gangki-Vasundhara Award, Bhupal Man Singh Pragya Award, Gorkha Dakshinbahu, Second. He died in 2001.

Bhimnidhi Tiwari

           

Poet and playwright Bhimnidhi Tiwari was born in 1911 in Dillibazaar of Kathmandu. His mother died when he was six. So, he was cared for and raised by his father. In order to commemorate the demise of his mother, he wrote a poem called “Dagbatti”– cremating torch.    Tiwari started weaving verses even as he was a small child. His poem “Suryaghat” was printed in Gorkhapatra for the first time in 1934. His published works include plays like Indradhanus (Rainbow),  Silanyas (Laying of Foundation Stone), Sahansilta Sushila (The Perseverant Woman), Aatmahatya (Suicide), Aadarsh Jeevan (Ideal Life),  Yekankikali (Bunch of One-Act Plays), Ekanki Pallav  (Foliage of One-Act Plays) Kashibaas (Life in Kashi), Kisaan  (Farmer) etc. His works in verse include  Kabitakunja, Titaura and Masyura,  Bisphot (Explosion), Bayasi Bhajan (Eighty-two Hymns) Singha Durbar etc. He also wrote a collection of stories, two short epics and a collection of essays. Madan Puraskar for his book of poetry Bisphot in 1960. He also was conferred other titles, including Prabal Gorkha Dakshinbahu Padak, Prakhyat Trisaktipat, Rajyaavisek Padak, Janapad Sewa Padak, and Dirgha Sewap Padak.

            Tiwardi died on 19 Jestha 2030 BS in Kathmandu.

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Mohan Koirala

Mohan Koirala, who brought free experimentation in the field of modern Nepali poetry with new style and taste, strongly advocates in favour of prose poetry.  We can sense a new, artistic mystery of an iconoclastic, abstract language. Koirala was born on  26 November 1926 in Kathmandu. He started writing in 1951. His published works include an epic Lek (Highland) and poetry collections like Mohan Koiralaka Kavita (Mohan Koirala's Poems), Nun Sikharharu (The Salt Mountains), Sarangi Bokeko Samudra (A Sea with a Sarangi in Hand[1]), Himchuli Raktim Chha (The Mountaintop is Blood Red), Nadi Kinarma Majhi (Fishermen on the River Bank) etc. For his works, he was awarded with Sajha Award,  Madan Award, and Ratnashri Gold Medal.

He died on 22 February 2007. 

Jagadish Shamsher Rana

Veteran writer and critic Jagadish Shamsher Rana was born to a Rana family in 1929 in Kathmandu as the grandson of Babar Shamsher Rana and son of Mrigendra Shamsher Rana. He passed much of his time in Simla of India, but stayed connected closely with Nepali literature. Some of his famous works include Seto Khyak (White Ghost), Narsimha Avatar, Uttar Aadhunikta ra Bahulya Bisfot (Post-modernism and the Blast of Pluralism) and Dash Dristikon (Ten Perspectives). For his work  Narsimha Avatar, he was awarded with Madan Award for the year 1981.

 He died on October 9, 2017 in Chandigarh of India.

Parijat

Parijat, originally Bishnu Kumari Waiba, is one of the most famous women signatures of Nepali literature. A author who wrote in several genres including stories, poems, songs, essays and novels, he has remained an extremely influential inspirations to Nepali writers till date. Parijta was born in 1937 in Darjeeling of India, wherefrom she moved to Nepal quite early. She made her debut in writing while she was still at school. Her first work appeared in print in 1956. Her published works till date include collections of poems Akanshya (Aspirations), Parijatka Kavitaharu (Parijat's Poems), Bainsalu Bartamaan (Youthful Present) (Collections of poems); novels Sirishko Phool (Blue Mimosa), Mahattaheen (Worthless), Baishko Manchhe (A Man in His Youth), Toribaari (Mustard Field) Baata ra Sapanaharu (The Paths and the Dreams), Antarmukhi (Introvert), Usle Rojeko Baato (The Path of His Choice), Parkhaal Bhitra ra Bahira (Inside and Outside the Wall), Anido Pahadsangai (With the Sleepless Mountain), Paribhasit Aankhaharu (The Defined Eyes); story collections like Aadim Desh (Ancient Country), Sadak ra Pratibha (The Road and the Talent), Salgiko Balatkrit Aansu (Salgi's Raped Tears), Badhsala Janda-Aaunda (While Visiting the Slaughterhouse) etc.  She is a recipient of Madan Award (1965 for Sirishko Phool), Best Manuscript Award (1992 for Bainsalu Bartamaan), Ganki-Basundhara Award (1992) etc.

She died on 17 April 1993 in Kathmandu.

Bhoopi Sherchan

Poet Bhoopi Serchan, the most popular and talked-of poet among his contemporaries after Rimal, is an influential signature of people's literature, belonging to the cult of the progressive. The spirit of beauty, melody, satire and time are trademarks of his prose-poetry. Bhoopi was born in December 1935 at Thak-Tukuche, Mustang. He started writing around 1949, though his first published work 'Naya Jhyaure', a poem, appeared only in 1954. His published works include a play Parivartan (Change), poetry collections Naya Jhyaure (New Folk Tunes), Nirjhar (1958), Ghumne Mechmathi Andho Manchhe (A Blind Man on a Revolving Chair) and Bhoopi Sherchanka Kavita (Collection of Bhoopi's Poems). He is a recipient of Sajha Award (for Ghumne Mechmathi Andho Manchhe, 1969) and Gorkha Dakshinbahu (1985).

Bhoopi died in Kathmandu on14 May  1989.

Ishwar Ballabh

Poet and lyricist Ishwar Ballabh who successfully geared the experimental cult of modern Nepali poetry, was an exponent of sensibilities, an emperor of potentialities and a charioteer of self-consciousness. Poet Ballabh was born on 12 July 1936 in Kathmandu. He made his debut in writing with a poem 'Ma Ke Hoon' (What am I?) published in 1956 from Darjeeling, India, where he had been for his study. During his Darjeeling stay, he came in contact with poet Bairagi Kainla and critic Indra Bahadur Rai, and the trio launched Tesro Aayam, the Third-Dimension Movement in  Nepali poetry, which is popular even today. Ballabh's published works are poetry collections Aagoka Phoolharu Hun Aagoka Phoolharu Hoinan (These Are and These are Not Fire Whorls), Euta Saharko Kinarama (At the Edge of a City), Samantar (Parallel), Kasmai Devaya, Dhuwako Jungle (A Forest of Smoke), and two essay collections Kehi Bhoomikaharu (Some Prefaces) and Sochko Mayamath (The Shrine of Ideas). In his lifetime, Ballabh received  Madan Award, Sajha Award, Ratna Shree Medal, Harihari Sashtri–Savitri Devi Literary Award etc.

He died on 23 March 2008 in Kathmandu.

Basu Shashi

Though Basu Sashi is classed among story writers, playwrights, and lyricists as well, the title of a poet best suits him. A renowned author of modern poetic cult, Sashi considers poetry as the most beautiful means to know life. Basu Shashi was born on 8 March 1936 in Kathmandu, and started writing when he was eight. An extremely popular poet, his published works include collections of poems like Meri Usha (My Usha), Kehi Kavita (Some Poems), Yeuta Yasto Phool Chahinchha (I Need Such a Flower), Basu Sashika  Kavita (Basu Sashi's Poems), Yeuta Nadi Chha Ma Aaphai Bhitra (There Is a River Inside Me), a short epic titled Paani Gandaina (Short epic), collection of lyrical poems Sashika Kehi Geet (Some Songs by Sashi), a play Upahar (Gift) etc. He received Bhawani Literary Journalism Award in 1992.

Basu Sashi died on 17 March 1993 in India.

Dwarika Shrestha

Dwarika Shrestha is an influential and accepted name in Nepali poetics, entering literary field with a forceful interference with experimental poetry, considering life itself to be an experiment. He believes that live is lived more on the spot than in accordance with any plan, and cherishes revolt and disorder in poetry. Dwarika was born in August 1935 in Bandipur, Tanahun District of Nepal. He started writing when he was in the college, and his first work appeared in print around 1955. He is basically a poet, and his published books include Seetko Thopa (Dewdrops) and Dwarika Shresthaka Kavita (Poems of Dwarika Shrestha), both being anthologies of poetry. He is still active in literature, and lives with his family in Kathmandu. The encouragement he lends to young writers by sponsoring their travels and awarding their works has been of immense importance.

Bairagi Kainla

A pioneer of the Third Dimension movement comparable to Picasso’s Cubism, poet Bairagi Kainla believes that life should be expressed in its entirety. In accordance with the assumptions of the Third Dimension, Kainla picks up phases, and artistically brings the contemporary and potent voices to the surface in a pictorial language. 

Poet Kainla was born on 9 August 1939 in Panchthar District of Nepal. He started writing in 1956, and has ever since, continued to explore himself in poetry. His published works are Bairagi Kainlaka Kavitaharu (Poems of Bairagi Kainla), Mahaguru Phalgunanadaka Upadeshharu tatha Satyahangma Panthaka Bhajanmala (Sermons of Mahaguru Phalgunanda and Hymns of Stayahangma Panthak), Limbu Jaatima Kokhpuja (Ritual Worship of the Limbus), Chai ta Mundhum (Origin Stories from Mundum), Kirat Jaagaran Geet (Awakening Songs of Kirat) etc. He also edited Tesro Aayam, a literary journal.  Kainla is a reciepient of Sajha Award, Sidhhicharan Poetic Award, Harihar  Sashtri–Savitri Devi Poetic Award, Vani Award etc. Former Chancellor of Nepal Academy and present a life member of the Academy, Kainla is one of the greatest living experiences for contemporary poets and culture activists. 

Ratna Shamsher Thapa

Ratna Samsher Thapa, a poet and lyricist, is perhaps the most popular of all living song writers in Nepal. He finds elation in placing himself among lyricists. Alliteration and metrical rhythm are his poetic trademarks. Poet Thapa was born in 1939 in Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu. He started writing in 1951, and in 1955 his work 'Bhiralo' was published in hand-written form. His published works include collections of poems Chaklabhariko Gham (The Sun all over the Grove) and Taraka Kancha Ranga (Raw Colors of the Stars), collection of songs like Obhano Siudo (Dry Hair-Parting) and Rujheka Pareli (Soaked Eyelashes). Hundreds of his songs are among the most popular songs in Nepali cultural life. For his works, Thapa received Devkota Literary Award, Yugkavi Siddhicharan Shrestha Kavya Award, Mukti Award, Honored by Radio Nepal (for songs), Saadhan Samman, Lifetime Achievment Award (Hitz FM), Bhimnidhi Rashtriya Pratibha Award, Chhinnalata Award, Harihar-Savitri Devi Literary Award etc.

Thapa lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Krishna Bhakta Shrestha

Poet Krishna Bhakta is a prominent continuation in the experimental poetic sequence of modern Nepali verses. His poems are artistic feelings of man’s pain between understanding and not-understanding, between having and not having. Poet Shrestha was born in October 1940 in Kathmandu. He started writing in his early teens, and has continued ever since. His first published work was a poem that appeared in Sharada around 1954. His published works are poetry collections like Krishna Bhakta Shresthaka Kavita (Poems of Krishna Bhakta Shrestha), Manchheko Katha (Story of a Man), Raatko Das Baje (The Old Servant of the Night Thulo Manchhe (A Significant Person) etc. He also edited national publications Madhuparka and Gorkhapatra. He is a recipient of yathit Poetic Award, Devkota Poetic Honor, Harihar Shastri–Savitri Devi Literary Award etc. He lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Tulsi Diwas

A poet who opts to be a confluence of the spirits of time and culture, Diwas is a prominent name in modern Nepali poetry. He is also famous as an expert of culture. A poet of international repute, Diwas was born in July 1941 in Dhankuta District of Nepal. He started writing around the year 1958, though his  works was published in the form of a poem in 1958 for the first time. Since then, he has been writing poetry and critical works on culture. His published works include Tulasi Diwaska Kavita (Tulsi Diwas' Poems), Nepali Lokkatha: Kehi Adhyayan (Nepali Folk Tales: Some Reflections),  Dhimal Lokdharma ra Sanskriti (Introduction to Dhimal Folk Religion and Culture) Pradarshankari Dhimal Loksanskriti (Performace Art of the Dhimals) Nepali Bajaharu (Nepali Musical Instruments) Nepali Lokkatha, (Nepali Folk Tales) Nepali Loksanskriti Satgosthi (A Seminar on Nepali Folk Culture) etc. He also edited the anthology of Seven Poets (in English). He is a recipient of Pragya Award, Dinkar International Literary Award, Eminent Poets Award, National Poetry Convention Award, Lok Sahitya Award and Rashtirya Kalashree Honour. He lives with his family in Lalitpur.

Kali Prasad Rijal

Poet Kali Prasad Rijal is also known for his successful songs of love and pain. His trademark lies in his ability to express human sensibilities marred by contemporary happenings, assimilating the spirit of time in simple and lucid musicality. Poet Rija was born on 22 March 1940 in Dharan. He started writing in 1951 and his first published work, a poem, appeared the same year in Jyoti. Since then, he has delivered several book of poems and songs which includes poetry collections  Jwarbhata (Tides), Rijalka Kehi Kavita (Some Poems by Rijal), Yo Prashna Kosita Sodhou (To Whom Should this Question be Asked), Aafailai Harayepachhi (After Defeating Onself), collections of songs and poems Ke Chha ra Jindagi, Bitaidinchhu (I Shall Easily Spend this Trivial Life), Aankha Chhopi Narou Bhani (Refrain from Crying with Eyes Closed) Kehi Geet, Kehi Ghazal (Some Songs, Song Ghazals) etc. He translated BP Koirala's novel Sumnima into Hindi. For his contributions, Rijal received Pragya Pratisthan Medal, Ratna Shri Gold Medal, Chhinnalata Award, Harihar Sashtri–Savitri Devi Sahitya Award, Krishna Kumari Manorath Nepal Sahitya Award etc. He lives in Kathmandu with his family.

Haribhakta Katuwal

Haribhakta Katuwal, who loves to cherish the unique existential worth of human existence in art, music and words, is a well-acclaimed poet in Nepali verses. Also a song writer, his popularity in Nepal is immensurable. Poet Katuwal was born on 2 July 1935 in Assam of India. He stared his writing career from there around 1956, before moving in to Nepal. Struggling through various pains and difficulties, Katuwal wrote several songs and poems in Nepal, which made him immortal. His published works include Yo Jindagi Khai Ke Jingadi (How Worthless this Life Is) Purna Kiran (The Full Ray of the Sun), Bhitri Manchhe Bolna Khojchha (The Man Inside Tries to Speak), all collection of poems. A collection of songs and poems Badnaam Mero Aankhaharu (My Disgraceful Eyes), a short epic Sudha and story collections Spastikaran (Clarification), Eitihasik Katha Sangraha (Collection of Historical Stories) a song collection Samjhana (Remembrance), a play Ma Mareko Chhaina (I Am not yet Dead) etc. are books to his credit. He also edited Abhivyakti, Mukti, Himalaya, Pragya, Himani, Sangit Sarita etc. Katuwal is a recipient of Royal Nepal Academy Medal and Honor (1963)  and a gold medal for the Best Poem (1967). He died on 3 September 1980.

Upendra Shrestha

Poet Upendra Shrestha, who appeared in the literary arena in the very formative stage of modern poetry, is one among contemporary authors, still active even to this date. He was born on 2 February 1936 at Chisapanigadhi in Makuwanpur District of Nepal. He started writing around the year 1954 and his first published work was a poem that appeared in Udaya, a magazine published form Banaras, India. His published works include collections of poetry Nimto (Invitation), Panchayat ( Local Government), Upendra Shresthaka Kavita (Poems of Upendra Shrestha), Ashwikrit (The Unaccepted), Daasle Masanga Mukti Mangeko Chha (The Servant has Asked for Liberation with Me) and Nango Akshar (The Naked Letter). He also edited a magazine Silanyas. For his contributions Shrestha was awarded with Yugkavi Siddhicharan Poetic Award and Harihar Sastri – Sabitri Devi Literary Award.

He died on 5 July 2010.

Bhawani Ghimire

Ghimire, who has become a complete history of Nepali literary journalism in himself, is an ardent proponent of revolutionary thoughts and aesthetic expression. His poems are located in the bridge that establishes a balance of distance between mind and intellect. Ghimire was born in September 1930 in Biratnagar and started writing around 1948. A literary journalist and activist, Ghimire wrote progressive poems, directed at awakening the people against oppressive regimes. Smritika Rekhaharu (The Lines of Memory) and Bhawani Ghimireka Kavitaharu (The Poems of Bhawani Ghimire) are collections of poems published to his credit.

                He died on 21 August 2009 in Kathmandu.

Kundan Shrama

An influential woman signature in Nepali verses, Kundan Sharma has penned poems that are the documents of fine human feelings with feministic view. She was born in October 1944 in Birgunj. At the national level, her first published works was a poem titled "Sadakai Sadakma" published in Kabita in the year 2021. Her published works include poetry collections Mera Kavitaharu (My Poems), Yo Mann (This Mind)and Euti Chhoriko Katha (The Story of a Daughter).

Madan Regmi

A poet of the experimental cult in modern Nepali poetry, Madan Regmi expresses the finest sensibilities of life on the collage of words like the collective beauty of an abstract painting, and enters the poetic garden of universal beauty through a reverse consciousness of beauty. Poet Regmi was born in November 1939 in Kathmandu, and started writing in 1962. When his Ek Tukra (A Fragment) got published in Rooprekha in 1963, he started gaining national repute as a poet. His book of poems Madan Regmika Kavita (a collection of poems) is a testimony of his poetic excellence. He lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Durgalal Shrestha

A talented, progressive poet both of Newari and Nepali languages, Durga Lal Shrestha is also a lyricist par excellence. He takes help of alliteration to add musicality to his poems. Poet Durgalal was born in July, 1935 in Kathmandu. He stated writing around 1949, and got published for the first time in 1952, when his poem "Dui Thopa" (Two Drops) appeared in Suskera. His published works include  Nimatrana (Invitation, a poetic drama), Ichchhako Simana (The Border of Desires, a short epic for children), Tapak, Phool Timrai Baariko (Flowers from Your Garden), Kirmire Dharsaharu (Crooked Lines) all collection of poems. Kagajko Dunga (Paper Boat, a collection of songs for children), Chirbiri (Chirping), a collection of poems for children, and Antarbhav (Internal Feelings), love poems, also translated into English and some other works in Newari make up the corpus of his works. Durgalal is a recipient of Shrestha Sirapa, Murtimaan Sirapa, Narottamdas-Indira Award, Abhiyan Award, Noor-Ganga Award, Rashtriya Balsahitya Award, the title of 'Janakavi' (People's Poet) conferred by Nepal Bhasha Parishad (2003), Best Director's Medal, JAA Best Playwrights Medal (1991), Honorary Member, Nepal Academy (1995), Harihar Shastri – Savitri Devi Literary Award (2006) etc. His lives in Kathmandu with his family.

Poshan Pandey

Poshan Pandey, known to the Nepali literary world as a strong storywriter on psychosexual subject, is also a forceful poet. Internal waves of life ripple out in his poetry. Pandey was born on 14 January 1933 in Kathmandu, and started writing in a young age. His first published work was 'Jalan' (Burning) that appeared in Sharada in 1948. Till date, his published works include Aankhi Jyal (Pin-hole Window), Manas (Conscience), Hiunma Pareka Dobharu (Footmarks that Fell on the Snow) — all collection of stories.  Batabrikshako Udghatan (Inaguration of the Banyan Tree) and Manasa (Musings) are his poetry collections. He also edited a magazine Jana Sahitya. For his contributed Pandey received Nepal Academy Medal Ratnashri Gold Medal, Gorkha Dakshinbahu (For his contribution to literature) Siddhi Charan Kavya Award and Mahendra Pragya Award.

He died on 20 April 1991.

Puskar Lohani

Known to the readership of modern Nepali poetry as a sex author, Lohani’s works are documents of psychosexual literature. He artistically uses contemporary sexual contexts, sexual imageries and symbols in his poems. Lohani was born in March 1939 in Kathmandu. He started writing in 1956, and his first published workd was 'Paristhiti' (Circumstances), a poem that appeared in Indu in 1956. Since then he has been constantly writing poems and critical reflections. His published works are Chahakdar Mentol ra Pilpile Laltin (Bright Mentol and Faint Wick-Lamp) Bhatta – Motiram Bhatta (Critical Introduction to Motiram Bhatta), Panch Say Barsha: Sun ho ki Ghun? (Five Hundred Years: Gold or Weevil, research and criticism), Koudi (Sea-Shells, collection of poetry), Aakash Bibhajit Chha (The Sky is Divided, a novel, co-authored), Peepalbot (The Peepal Tree) Dharaloko Tuppo (Tip of a Pole, stories), poems of Japanese model, co-authored), Paryayawachi Sabdakosh (Dictionary of Synonyms). Lohani also edited literary magazines like Sundarikalik, Reetuvarnan tatha Samashypurti, Mahamandal etc.

He lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Banira Giri

Banira Giri is an influential and brilliant woman signature in modern Nepali verses, advocating for women's esteem and human values. Her verses are honest human voices raised against intrigue, falsity and tricks for ages. Giri was born in May 1946 in Kharsang, India. She stated writing by publishing a poem 'Mero Sathi Bhanchha' (Thus Says My Friend) in Diyo in 1963. Since then she has continued writing poems, novels and essays. He published works include Euta Jiudo Janga Bahadur, (A Living Junga Bahadur, a collection of poems), Jeevan: Thaymaru, (It's not Life, poems) Mero Aviskar (My Invention, long poem), and three novels: Karagar (Prison), Nirvan (Salvation), Sabdatiti Santanu (Santanu beyond Description). Giri is a recipient of Poetry Festival Award, Ratnashri Gold Medal,  Gorkha Dakshinbahu Fourth, Lokpriya Devi Award, Rashtriya Kalashree Award, etc.

She lives with her family in Kathmandu.

Jasraj Kirati

An excellent icon of timelessness in Nepali literary sphere, and a herald of poetic drive for living from a solitary existence, Jasraj Kirati is himself a symbol of pious countryside. His poems are energetic and influential expressions that advocate in favor of a beautiful life with an intimate justice, denouncing the servitude of conservatism and potently revolting against social decadence. Kirati was born on 1 August 1945 in Khotang District of Nepal. He stared writing in 2024 by publishing a poem "Tyo Ardhachandra" (That Half Moon) in Joonkiri. His fame as a poet rests on his three collections: Ujyalo Khojne Aankhaharu (Eyes that Search for Light), Jaraj Kiratika Kavita (Poems of Jasraj Kirati), Jasraj Kiratika Pratinidhi Kavitaharu (Representative Poems of Jasraj Kirati). For his contributions, he has received Citation from Navapratibha Sahityik Manch, Khotang, 1996, Pratibha Award and Citation from Vani Prakashan, Biratnagar, Aaadivai Musical Honour and other citations and awards.

Kirati lives in Khotang with his family.

Bijaya Bajimaya

Bijay Bajimaya is a senior story writer, poet and an activist of environmental literature. He was born on 5 April 1958 in Pokhara of Kaski District, Nepal. His first work was a poem “Prajatantra Diwas” (Democracy Day) published in Phewatal montly in 1971. His work published so far includes story collection Antatogatwa (Finally).  He also edited other periodicals like Naulo Dako (New Call), Vatabaran (Environment), Phewatal (Lake Phewa), Ankhijhyal (Pinhole Window) etc. His poems scattered in different magazines are yet to be collected. He is a recipient of Vyathit Poetry Award. Presently, he lives in Kathmnadu with his family.

Manjul

Everywhere in the verses of Manjul, originally Meghanath Sharma Nepal, we can sense a highly melodious tune of life. Manjul, who believes in human's innermost voice and weaves poetry of humanity considering human as the highest subject,  is an influential signature in the field of modern Nepali poetry. Manjul was born in February 1947 in Bojpur District of Nepal. He started writing in 1957. "Ama Ma Timilai Chhunchhu" (Mom, I Want to Touch You), a poem that appeared in Rooprekha in 1965, is considered is first published works. His published works Saili Morilai (To Beloved Sainli, a collection of songs), Dui Haraf Othharu ( Two Lines of Lips, collection of songs), Chhekundolma (a novel), Gayak Yatri (Singer Yatri, a collection of poems), Samjhanaka Pailaharu (Footsteps of Memory, travelogues), Manjulka Naya Kavitaharu (New Poems of Manjul), Jaane hoina Dai Aalapot (Shall We Go to Aalapot, Brother? tTravel essays), Siddhicharanharu (Siddhicharans, epic), Mrityu-kavita (Death Poems), Pailaka Neebharu (The Nibs of Footsteps, poem), Gaunka Drishya-drishyama Badiyera (Divided among Visible and Invisible in the Village, poems) etc. For his works he received Vyathit Poetic Award (1984), Siddhicharan Poetic Award (1995), Uttam-Shanti Award (1989), Sajha Award (1999), National Talent Award (1999)etc.

He lives in Kathmandu with his family.

Naresh Shakya

Poet Naresh Shakya 'Niraj' fundamentally believes in progressive trends, and his poems depict his treatment of various facets of life from the depth of sensibilities. Equally, conscious to aesthetic refinement, poet Niraj fills his prosaic poems with the melody of music. Poet Shakya was born on 25 November 1946, and stated writing in 1963. "Kalilo Balak" (A Young Child), a poem published in Rooprekha in 1964 is his first published work. His books include Naresh Shakya 'Niraj' ka Kavita ra Geetharu (Poems and Songs of Naresh Shakya Niraj) Parivesh (Surrounding) and Andhakarko Brittabhitra (A Documentary of Darkness)m, all collection of poems. The awards and honors he has received include Sahitya Sandhya Award, National Talent Award, Vyathit Poetric Award, Ashwikrit Vichar Award, Free Nepal Dot Com Honor, Sahitya Sandhya Honor etc.

He lives in Kathmandu.

Krishna Joshi

Author Krishna Joshi is a poet of fine human sensibilities and his poems are melodious tunes in favor of a beautiful life. He was born in Bhojpur District of Nepal on 2 February 1949, and started writing around 1957. His first work to be published was meant for children, and it appeared in 1957. For adults, his first publication was "Mero Prarobinako Aina" (My Mirror Without Borders), published in Gorkhapatra in 1962. His other publications include Bisangat Swarharu (Absurd Voices, a collection of lyrical verse), Pokharibhitrako Sataabdi (A Century inside  a Pond, poems), Aago-Samudra: Pani-Samudra (Fire-Ocean; Water-Ocean, poems), Chitradamsha (Biting of Images, poems, 2004) and novels like Kathmandu Waripari, (In and Around Kathmandu) Mrityu Dohorinccha ma Bachhebhane (Death Shall Recur If I Live On) and  Asammat Sammat (Conflicted Agreements). The awards and honors he won include Prabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, Coronation Medal, Janpad Dirghasewa Medal, Janapad Service Medal, Daivi Prakop Piditoddhar Medal, Vyathit Kavya Award, etc. He lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Kunta Sharma

An author of progressive consciousness, Kunta Sharma is a feministic voice in Nepali verses, projecting her stiff polemics against the male-dominated social set-up in an artistically beautiful resonance of metrical excellence. Born on 17 August 1947 in Sunsari District, she started writing since her schooldays. He first published works was a poem "Lahur Geyeko Premilai Euta Patra" (Letter to a Lover Abroad)  published in Samjhana. Her works that follow this include Oo Ubhiyeko Thau (The Place He Stands on, a collection of poems). She also edited Sankalpa (Bimonthly) and Chaya (Mouthpiece of Mahendra College).  Sharma has been awarded with Lokendra Literary Award, Vyathit Poetic Award, Parijat Srijan Award, Kewalpur Talent Award, Literary Journalism Award (by Press Council) etc. She lives with her family in Sunsari.

Toya Gurung

Toya Gurung is a name constantly committed to Nepali poetry till date with a creative presence, successfully adopting experimental tendencies. She was born in March 1948 in Kodari, Sindhupachok District of Nepal. She started writing in early sixties, and got her first works published in the form of a poem "Mero Itihas Bannechha" (My History Shall also be Written) in Swasnimanchhe, a feministic magazine in the year 1962. He published works till date include poetry collections Suryadaha (The Sun Pool),  Dhoopi (Juniper) Dewal Ghumepachhi (After Encircling the Shrine),  Toya Gurungka Lama Kavita (Long Poems of Toya Gurung) and Dhoopee or the Juniper (Translation of Dhoopi). She is a recipient of National Talent Award, Vyathit Poetic Award, Ratnashri Gold Medal, Krishna Kumari Manorath Nepal Memorial Vani Award,  Citation by Kanya Multiple Campus, Dillibazar, Green Honor etc. She lives in Kathmandu with her family. 

Benju Sharma

Poet Benju Sharma is a distinctive poetic talent marching ahead with worthy steps in modern Nepali poetry. Subjective gravity, commitment and musical forcefulness in stylistic simplicity and lucidity, marked by disciplined contemplation saliently identify Benju. Benju was born in November, 1947 in Kathmandu, and started writing at the age of eight. Her first work to be published appeared in Rooprekha in 1961. Her books published so far include poetrty collections Andolanpurvaka Banda Abhivyakti (The Shut Expressions before the Protest) Sambandh Pradushan (Pollution of Relations) Itar Kinarako Waripari (From Around Other Margins), novel Dehamukta (Liberation from the Body), story collection Visangat (The Absurd), and joint poetry collection Two Sisters. She is a recipient of National Talent Award, Mahendra Vidyabhusan, Dirgha Sewa Padak, and four other gold medals. She lives with her family in Kathmandu.

Shailendra Sakar

Shailendra Sakar, a forceful exponent in modern Nepali verses both in terms of voice and skill, crafts verses that qualify to the rank of a complete resonance of the conscious and artistic acme. He was born on 2 December 1946 in Bhojpur District of Nepal. He started writing when he was around thirteen, and his first published work appeared in 2062 in the form of a poem 'Ek Udweg' (A Bout of Emotions) in Rachana. His published works include Sailendra Sakarka Kavita (Poems of Shailendra Sakar), Collage (a collection of stories), Kalpatra ra Aru Kathaharu (Imagination and Other Stories), Sarpaharu Geet Sundainana (The Snakes Do Not Listen to Songs, a collection of poems), Ramayan ra Aru Katha (Ramayana and Other Stories), Nango Taar (The Naked Wire, long poems), Kavitama America (America in Poetry; collection of poems), Amerika ( America, poems), Avatar Bighatan, (Disintegration of Reincarnation, poems) etc. Poetry Convention  Award, Musyachu Award, Yugkavi Siddhicharan Poetic Award), Chhinnalata Honor, Annapurna Honor, Dovan Honor, Honor from Bangladesh Writers' Association are some of the awards and honors he has received. He lives in Kathmandu with his family.

Krishna Bhushan Bal

Krishna Bhusan Bal is a poet with no ordinary commitment to poetry. He is a pioneering practitioner of modern Nepali poetry, occupying a front-ranking position among poets of high poetic merits. He was born on 13 March 1948 in Ilam District of Nepal. He started writing around 1963, and made his debut in publication by publishing a poem "Ma Yuwak Hoon" ( I Am a Youth) in Saugat, an Ilam-based magazine in 1966. His published works include Dajyu Timro Haat Chahinchha (Brother, I Need Your Hand, short epic), Bholi Basne Bihan (The Morning that Shall Wake up Tomorrow, a collection of poems). He is a recipient of National Talent Award and many felicitations.

He died on 25 June 2012 in Biratnagar.

Bhuwan Dhungana

Bhuwan Dhungana, an advocate of honesty in poetry, is a representative woman voice in modern Nepali verse. Her poetry is a quest for the self amid the painful clamor of sorrows in life. Dhungana was born  in 1946 in Biratnagar, and started writing in 1968. Her first work to be published at the national level appeared in Madhupark in 1969. Paribhasha (Definitions, a collection of poems), and Yuddhako Ghosana Garnubhanda Aghi (Before Declaring a War, a collection of stories. She also edited Siundi a literary magazine. She is the recipient of Education Award, Garima Honor, Himsikhar Honor, Lok Priya Devi Award, Banita Honor etc. She lives in Kathmandu with her family. 

Abhi Subedi

Abhi Subedi is a poet, critic, playwright and a translator. Well-versed in literary traditions across the world, his writing showcase his concerns for cultural originality and global fraternity. Subedi was born 30 June 1945 at Sabla, Tehrathum, Nepal. Subedi has published over two dozen books on different subjects. Several of his plays have been performed by well-known theatre groups in Nepal and abroad. Some of his works include Flaneurko Diary (Flaneur's Diary, essays), Sahitya ra Aambritta (Literature and the General Public, criticism), Chiriyeka sanjhharu (Bruised Evenings, play), Nibandhama Uttarbarti Kaalkhanda (Post-modern Phase in Essays), Teen Natak (Three Plays), Paanch Natak (Five Plays), Shabda ra Chot (Words and Wounds, poems), etc. Subedi is a recipient of SAARC Literary Award, Yug Kavi Siddhicharan Award, BP Koirala Literary Award, etc.

He lives in Kathmandu with his family.

Modnath Prashrit

Modnath Prashrit was born in 1942 in Arghakhanchi District of Western Nepal. He has Master’s degrees in Ayurvedha, Nepali language, and Sanskrit and has published 29 books on social issues and traditional medicine. He received the coveted Madan Puraskar in 1966. Besides being a writer, Modnath Prashrit is a celebrated political personality. He is an elected member of the Lower House of Parliament and has been Education Minister. He is a polit-bureau member of the influential main opposition party, the Communist Party of Nepal, United Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML). His first published book is Hitopadesh, a book translated from Sanskrit to Nepali which was published in 1958. Amaka Ansu (Mother’s Tears), Manav Mahakabya (Epic on Man), Nari Bandhan Ra Mukti, (Women's Bondage and Liberation) Deshbhakta Laxmi Bai (Patriot Laxmi Bai) Devasur Sangram (God-Demon War), are some of his best known works. He lives in Kathmandu with his family.

Bimal Koirala

Poet and lyricist Koirala believes that it is rather difficult to live with a positive attitude at this difficult time, and his poems document experiential innovation of the real life. Poet Koirala was born on 19 April 1955, and made his literary debut in 1971. Balancing himself between creativity and public service, he held a rank as high as that of the Chief Secretary of the Government of Nepal, and gained a lot of popularity. In the field of literature, his first published work "Desh Prem" (Love for the Nation) published in Matribhoomi. His other works include Moun Sivirbata (From a Camp of Silence, collection of poems), Utsav Manaune Taiyarima (Preparing for a Celebration, a collection of poems, 1998), Bimal Koiralaka Kavita ra Bartaharu (Bimal Koirala's Poems), Bimal Koiralaka Kavita ra Geethaur ( Bimal Koirala's  Poems and Songs). He is a recipient of National Talent Award, Laxmi Prasad Devkota National Talent Award, Tanneri Felicitation etc. He lives in Kathmandu with his family.

Manju Kachuli

In the realm of contemporary Nepali poesy, Manju Kanchuli is an influence woman signature. The artistic skill that characterizes this ardent advocate of women's sensibilities is the expression of the tune of heart in a new and lucid image of the society's entirety. Poet Manju was born  in January 1950 in Kathmandu. She started writing at the age of eight, and her first work to be published was a poem "Dharti ra Aakash" (The Earth and the Sky) in Ratnashree in 1967. Her books published so far include poetry collections Kiranka Chhalharu (Waves of Rays), Mero Jeevan Mero Jagat (My Life, My World) Two Sisters, Aatmapratiti (Self-Reflections) and Palakbhitra Palakbahira (Inside and Outside the Eyelashes), story collections Kehi Maya Kehi Paridhi (A Little Love and a Few Limitations),  Manju Kanchulika Katha (Stories of Manju Kanchuli),  Vishwamitrako Suhagraat (Vishwamitra's Honeymoon) a co-authored novel Aakash Bibhajit Chha (The Sky is Divided) etc. She is a recipient of Laxmi Medal, Ratnashree Gold Medal, Vyathit Poetic Award, Guruwacharya Prize for Stories,  Lady of the Month (Women's Forum), Best Litterateur, (Theatre), Deepa Janmat Award, Mahendra Singh Karki Award, Gopal Prasad Rimal Honor etc. She lives in Kathmandu with her family.

Bikram Subba

Bikram Subba, a poet aspiring to live with beautiful verses in the heart, is a sublime touchstone of modern Nepali poetry. He is a poet of progressive insight, making verses of satirical tint for a better life from the opposition bench against conservatism. Born on 3 January 1953 in Panchthar District of Nepal, he started writing in 1969. "Birse", a poem published in a school magazine in 1979 is his first published work. His published works, as of today, include Shantiko Khojima (In Search of Peace, short epic), Kaviko Aankha: Kavitako Bhaka (Poet's Eyes; Poetry's Tunes,  a collection of poems), Sagarmatha Nangai Dekhinchha (Mount Everest Appears Naked, a collection of poems), Sumnima-Paruhang (epic), Bikram Subbaka Kavita ra Geetharu (Bikram Subba's Poems and Songs) Concise Limbu Grammar and Dictionary (co-author). He lives in Kathmandu with his family.

Kshetra Pratap Adhikari

Kshetra Pratap Adhikari is a poet recognized for his nationalistic themes in poetry. His poems elevate like the Himalayas, resound like cascades, and flow like rivers. In totality, they dance with love. Poet Adhikari was born on 25 March 1943 in Tanahun District of Nepal. He started writing in 1964, and his first work to be published was "Soyuj Yaan", a poem that appeared in Gorkhapatra in 1974. He published works are Rahar Lagera (Being Interested), Gambeshika Geet (Songs from the Countryside), Pahaddekhi Pahadsamma (From Mountain to Mountain), Naphooleka Phoolharu (Flowers yet to Bloom), Pheri Euta Parivartan (Another Change Once Again), Yuddhaka Chhayaharu ( Shadows of War), all collection of poems. For his work, he received Sajha Award and Chhinnalata Award.

He died on 14 April 2014 in Kathmandu.

Bimal Nibha

A poet with Marxist, left-political insight, Bimal Nibha expresses human sensibilities against the undercurrent social decadences, disintegrations, inequalities and injustice through highly powerful and satirical poetic eminence. Poet Nibha was born in June 1952 in Nepalgunj. He started writing in 1967, and in 1969, made himself known at the national level as a poet by getting published in Rooprekha. His published works are Agenonira Ubhiyeko Manis (A Man Standing near the Fireplace, a collection of poems), Euta Baula Nabhayeko Booshirt (A Boo-shirt without a Sleeve, a collection of poems, 2060), Chautho Kalam (Fourth Pen, a collection of satirical essays) and Dinosaur Jiundai Chha (Dianosaur is Still Alive, a collection of essays). Lokendra Literary Award (1993), Byathit Poetic Award, Krishna Mani Literary Award, Sahitya Sandhya Award and Sajha Award are some of the awards he has received. He lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Purnabiram

Poet Purnaviram has projected himself as a cord of change in favor of the proletariats in the reverberation of poems, believing in creations for the mass, wherein he gives an echo to a practical, dismaying disgust engendered by the villainy within men.  Born in 1954 in Kathmandu, poet Purnabiram made his debut in writing in 1970. "Dui Tukra" (Two Pieces) was his first published work that appeared in Naya Sandesh in 1971. His published works include collection of poems Itihaska Killaharuma (On the Fonts of History) Govindale Dhik Bhanyo (Govinda Said It Right),  E! Mero Aadarniya Lekali Phool (Oh My Venerable Hill Flower) Ladna Janmekahaule (Those Born to Fight) Collection of poems), Afanta, (Relatives) Panimathi Pani (Water upon Water) Jhyalsangako Jhyalincha (collection of poems) etc. Purnabiram is a recipient of Byathit Poetic Award, Parijat Creative Award, Lokendra Shah Memorial Award, Ashwikrit Vichar Award etc. He lives in Kathmandu with his family.

Tirtha Shrestha

One of the proponents of the Taralta (Fluidity) Movement in Nepali poetry, poet Tirtha Shrestha, in his poems, presents sparks of life engendered by the encounters of existential conflicts. Born on 2 November 1959, Shresthat started writing in 1967. His first published work was a poem "Prajatantra" published in Phewatal in 1972. His published works are  Tirth Shresthaka Kavtitaharu, Jindagiko Kurukshetra (Collection of poems), Mahabharatka Geetharu (Collection of muktaks), Pailaka Neembharule (Collection of poems; photos, co-authored). He has received National Talent Award and Yuva Varsha Moti Award. He lives with his family in Pokhara.  

Resham Birahi Ghimire

Resham Birahi Ghimire is a renowned journalist and a poet of the progressive cult. Also an essayist, editor and a novelist, he is known for the satirical edge in his writing. Poet Ghimire was born on 16 November 1953 in Harmi of Gorkha District, Nepal. He started writing in 1968, and made debut in publication 1971.  His published works include poetry collections Mulako Bokra Aalimuniko Jhyaunkiri (Carrot Skin and Buzzer-fly under the Ridge), Bhittako Rang (The Color of the Wall) and Mungli Guptako Paan (Paan of Mungli Gupta), Thal Thalma Sapana (Dreams on every Plate), Tarup (Representative poems) etc. He also has several books in journalism and other disciplines to his credit. His is the recipient of Regional Talent Award, Tirthaman Memorial Prize, Special Creation Award, Sriprasad-Renuka Memorial Award, etc. Presently he lives in Kathmandu with his family.

Govinda Vikal

Govinda Vikal is a progressive writer of highly influential stature. His poems are forceful carriers of music-generating thoughts that generate a loop-dup of contextual spirit of life along with a high quality manifestation of aesthetic awareness. Poet Vikal was born in January 1949 in Sunsari. He stated writing since his boyhood days, but made debut in publishing in 1971. His published works include Aajako Selo (Today's Selo Songs, 1989), Ek Tukra Dhoon (A Piece of Music, a collection of poems, 2005), Vikalka Kehi Ghazalharu (Some Ghazals of Vikal, 2004), Euta Pratik Rajkumar (A Symbolic Price, unpublished short epic). Vikal was a recipient of Mahananda Award, Veer Chhaya Award, Dr. Swami Prapannacharya Chaturbhooj Award, Awarded by Progressive Writers' Association, Felicitated by Employees' Association, Public Cultural Forum, Prasphutan Literary Group, Garima Foundation for Film Arts, Bikal Memorial Foundation ( Dharan), etc. He died in 2006.

Govinda Giri Prerana

Govinda Giri Prerana is a devoted, creative and active writer. Equally well versed in both poetry and prose, Prerana has powerfully enforced his spirit and culturally informed creative practice in the history of Nepali poetry. Poet Prerana was born on 17 April 1958 in Makuwanpur District of Nepal. He made his debut in writing in 1974 and got published for the first time in Swatantrata, a Hetauda-based wall magazine. His published works include poetry collections Swapnakatha Jaari Chha (The Fantasy Goes On), Achanak Ek Din (Suddenly One Day), Phoolharu Kehi ta Bola (Flowers, Speak Something) Rajmargaka Sundariharu (The Beauties on the Highway), Dui Dashakka Aawazharu (Voice of Two Decades), story collections like Suteko Samudra (Sleeping Sea) Antaral Yatra: Ananta (Unending Journey of the Interval), Phero (A Way Round) Tistako Kanarai Kinar (Along the Bank of Tista) Goodbye America (Travelogue), Pauli Bulu (Collection of essays), Prajatantrako Kaaphal Pagyo Hazoor (Is the Berry of Democracy Ripe, Sir?, satire), Telko Dhoop (Oil Offerings, criticism) and novels like Utkhanan (Excavation),  Paakhandaparva (Festival of Hypocrisy),  Antim Khaadal (The Last Ditch), Matra Ek Raat (Only One Night) and Living Together. Poet Prerana has received Narayani Vangmay Award, Yuva Barsha Moti Award, Mainali Award for Stories, Shiv Prasad Unnayan Award,  Pratibha Yuva Honor etc. He lives in the US.

Jivan Acharya

Conscious to the movement of aesthetic happiness on realistic parameters, Jeevan Acharya a simultaneous user of brush and pen, has contributed to a paramount gallop in the field of modern Nepali poetry. For this reason, Acharya is a lexicon, a history, and a collective organization in himself. Poet Acharya was born on 2 April 1959 in Panchthar District of Nepal. He started writing in 1970. His published works include Antaheen Suruwat (An Endless Start) and, Jeevanka Dhunharu (Melodies of Life), two collection of poems. In his lifetime, he was honored with Vyathit Poetic Award and Doli Award. He died prematurely at the age of 29 on 5 May 1988.

Krishnasen Ichchhu

Krishnasen Ichchhuk, a poet with the credit of ensuring an artistic, literary renderings to the great tales of mass struggle to people's war is archived among the front-lining poets in Nepali literature. His verses chronicle the story of the wounds and  betrayals of class struggle. Born on in October 1956 in Deharadoon of India, he started writing around 1970. "Bholiprat", a poems published in Matribhoomi in 1975 is considered his first published work. His works that followed include poetry collections like Itihasko Yas Ghadima (At this Moment of History), Shokanjali (A Homage of Grief), Bandi ra Chandragiri (The Prisoner and Chandragiri Hills), Bandi Aawaz (Imprisoned Voices) Krishna Sen 'Ichchhuk'ka Rachanawali (Creations of Krishnasen Ichchhuk). During his lifetime, he received Krishna Mani Award and Sahitya Sandhya Award. 

He died on 27 May, 2002. 

Sharada Sharma

Sharada Sharma is a poet with melodious prosodic craftsmanship wherein she unveils her beauty-conscious self that has its bearings with the light and darkness of life. This unveiling establishes human values atop everything else. Poet Sharma was born in October 1958 in Syangja District of Nepal. She started writing around 1966, but her first published work was "Naharne Yuddha lai Mero Badhai" (I Congratulate the Invincible War), published in Pooja in 1982. Her published works include Seemanta Anubhooti (Extreme Sensations, poems),  Yuddhoparant (After the War, poems),  Swarnasutra, (Golden Rules, pomes), Aasthako Bhagnawasesh (Ruins of Faith, a collection of stories), B.P. Koiralaka Naaripatra: Drishtikon ra Aakangshya (BP Koirala's Women Characters: Perspectives and Expectations, criticism), Agnisparsha (A Touch of Fire, a collection of free write-ups), Taap (Burning, novel), Bhuin Phulko Deshma (In the Country of the Ground Flowers, novel), Kampa (novel), etc. She has been honored with Kavidada Literary Honor. She lives in Kathmandu with her family.

Bishnu Bibhu Ghimire

Poet Ghimire is a powerful exponent of modern Nepali poetry. In poetry, he advocates in favor of social justice, even from the midst of a decadent crowd. Born in August 1953 in Ilam, poet Ghimire started writing in 1970. His first published work by 'Jyamirgadhi', a poem published in Suryadev in 1972. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of Nepal Academy for a term. His published works include poetry collections  Kathgharama Ubhiyera (Standing on the Witness Box), Kanda-kandama Tekera (Walking atop Thorns) and a tele-film titled  Janiko Sancho Sahayatra (The True Companionship of the Sacred Thread). He also edited national journals like  Garima, Ahile, and Bimochan. Poet Bibhu is a recipient of Pratibha Award, Moti Award, National Talent Award, Manshree Award, Jaycees Honor, Literary Journalism Award etc.

Amar Giri

Poet Amar Giri is a progressive poet, who writes the common people's concerns and resists the spells of capitalistic and aristocratic interpellation in the common people's life. Born on 11 July 1960 in Dang District of Nepal, poet Giri entered writing in 1973. His first work to be published is "Aama" a poem that appeared in Sandesh in 1974. Since then, he has continued to write poems and critical essays and research works. His published books include Ghaam Chhekne Pahad (The Hill that Obstructs the Sun),  Tara Pani Hami Jeebit Chhou (Yet, We Are Alive)  Duhsadhya Samaya (Uncomfortable Times) and Samaya Samvad (Negotiation with Time) all being collections of poems. His critical works include Samaya Samaj ra Sanskriti (Time, Society and Culture), Samakalin Nepali Kavitako Baicharik Pariprekshya (Ideological Dimensions of Contempoary Nepali Poetry), Bhoomandalikaran ra Sahitya (Globalization and Literature). Former chief of the Department of Poetry at Nepal Academy and Chair of Nepal Film Development Board, Poet Giri is a recipient of Krishnamani Literary Award, Lokendra Literary Award, National Talent Award, Tara Pant Literary Award, Padmanabh-Tilkumari Rana Literary Talent Award, Felicitated by Press Chautari, Dang. He lives in Kathmandu with his family.

SP Koirala

Poet and lyricist SP Koirala writes poems and songs that are worthy of asserting their own poetic existence. The impressions of lyricist Koirala can be easily discerned in the musicality of his verses. Poet Koirala, a former bureaucrat and Finance Minister, was born on 16 June 1963 in Bhojpur District of Nepal. He entered the lane of writing in 1978 and has been writing since then. His published works include poetry collections Tankiko Ghaans (Leaves of Orchid Tree), Nirbastra Nagarima (In a Naked Town); Dhadkanbhitra (Inside the Heartbeat) and song collections Dhadkanbhitra (Inside the Heartbeat), Upama (Simile) and Prahar (Moment). He is a recipient of Nepal Honor (2001), Bagar Honor etc. He lives with his family in Kathmandu. 

Bishwabimohan Shrestha

Bishwabimohan, a renowned name in the arena of contemporary Nepali poetry, stands in favor of the eternal values of life, taking contemporary urges of the time. Born on 18 April 1956 in Terhathum District, Poet Shrestha made his debut in writing in 1967. His first published work was Dui Muktak (Two Muktaks) published in Teenjure in 1970. His published works so far include Bishwabimohanka Kehi Kavitaharu (Some Poems of Bishwabimohan1987), Angarka Dhamila Dharsaharu (The Hazy Lines of the Coal) Euta Gantavyako Khojima (In Search of a Destination, poems) and The Hazy Line of the Coal (Translation). He also edited magazines like Teenjure, Spandan, Sopan, Sirjana, Navaratna etc. Poet Bishwabimohan is a recipient of  Vasu Sashi Memorial Award (2005), Vyathit Poetic Award (1997), Yuva Varsha Moti Award (1987), Ratna Shree Gold Medal (1987), Poetry Meet Silver Medal (1975), Coronation Medal, Birendra-Aishwarya Service Medal and felicitations from various organizations.  

Ashesh Malla

Author and playwright Ashesh Malla, who believes that literature should not be limited to any theory and doctrine is a highly honored, multi-dimensional, and talented signature. He is capable of resonating the melody of life with temporal context from the limits of aesthetic consciousness. Poet Malla was born on 4 April 1954 in Dhankuta District. He started writing at the age of eight and his first work to be published was "Jhalak" a muktak published in 1972. Besides poems, he has written and directed a number of plays. He is the founder of Sarvanam, a theater group that now has its own theatre in Kathmandu. His published works include poetry collections like Agyat Pradeshharuma (In Unknown Foreign Lands) Nirantar-Nirantar (Incessant Flow of Time), Eklo Ekanta (Loneliness without Company), plays like Tuwalole Dhakeko Basti (A Village Engulfed by Fog), Black Sky, Sadakdekhi Sadaksamma (From Road to Road) Anadi Kram (A Timeless Sequence), a critical book titled Teshro Aayam: Saidhantik Chintan ra Vivechana (Third Dimensional Movement: Theoretical Musing and Analysis) Sadak Naatak: Siddhanta, Sirjana ra Prastuti, Sadak Natak (Street Plays: Theory, Creation and Performance), Dayaveer Singh Kamshakar (Biography), Samakalin Nepali Naatak (Contempoary Nepali Plays, edited). Malla has received Sajha Award, Yuva Varsha Moti Award, Musyachu Award, Gopinath Aryal Award, Manshree Award, Sirjansheel Award, Best Dramatist Award, and Best Director Award etc. Presently, he lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Shiva Adhikari

Poet and Journalist Shiva Adhikari is most intimately remembered for his heart-touching songs and his honest journalism. Author Adhikari was born in the spring of 1953 in the village of Sirubari, Kiran Chok in Dhading District.   He started writing while he was still very young. His first published work was a poem that appeared in the Gorkhapatra in 1967. Though Shiva wrote some stories as well, he did not publish any story collection. His stories have appeared amply in newspapers. His published works include poetry collections Diganta Sarathi (Chariot unto the Horizons), Samprati (Affiliation), Hadmasuko Pahad (A Hill of Flesh and Bones) and Himalko Halchal (Movement of the Mountain). He also wrote three plays: Trasad Murdaharu (Tragic Corpses), Simhashan (Throne) and Taasko Jama (A Frock of Cards) and four novels. Aakhet, Vidisha, Chesta, and Puschali. He also edited magazines like Bihan, Sanchaya, Bideha and Apsara. He also edited some daily newspapers. Shiva received the prestigious Yuva Varsha Moti Award and Narayani Literary Award. His play for children titled Balak Siddhartha was considered Asia's representative play with the prestigious organization UNESCO, and for the same play, he received a special award at 'Together in Dramaland'.

He died on 11 January 2004.

Hari Adhikari

Poet and critic Hari Adhikari is one of the most celebrated poetic signatures in present-day Nepal. His poems spout from the social fabric and reveal subtle realities of life and the world. Born in June 1952 in Kavre District of Nepal, poet Adhikari stated writing in 1967. His first published works appeared in Jyotsna, a college magazine. His published works include  Ramlalko Aaakash (Ramlal's Sky, a collection of stories), Sansadma Ek Din (One Day at the Street,  a collection of poetry), Hari Adhikarika Kavita (Hari Adhikari's poems), Garmentki Gayatri (Gayatri of Garment, poems), Pratinayak (Villain, a collection of stories) etc.  Adhikari was awarded in the Youth Festival and Competition, Awarded in Martyrs’ Day Poetry Competition. He is the winner of First Prize, (National Poetry Festival), Garima Honor, Nava Kshiteez Vani Sahitya Award,  Dan Maya Honor etc.

Min Bahadur Bista

Min Bahadur Bista, a poet renowned and popular among Nepali readership asserts an honorable and aesthetically poignant presence as a contemporary poet of acute poetic consciousness. His poems are decent satires at social follies, deformations, decadences and inequalities. Born on 7 March 1955 in Pyuthan District, poem Bista made his debut in writing in 1974. His first published work appeared in Bedana in 1976 in the form of a poem titled "Sahar Mero Sahar" (My Town). His published works include  Min Bahadur Bistaka Kavita (Min Bahadur Bista's Poems) and Sikshyako Siddhanta (Educational Theory). Bista is a recipient of Mahendra Vidya Bhusan and Krishna Chandra Regmi Award. At present, his whereabouts are unknown.  

Lakshmi Mali

Lakshmi Mali, a senior and celebrated poet of Nepal is famous for her progressive and artistically refined poetry. Born on 25 July 1953, she started writing very early in her life. Throughout her writing career, she stayed committed to progressive literary movements and activisms, and held key responsibilities in many organizations including Progressive Writers Association, Parijat Memorial Centre, Ghanashyam Dhakal Literary Foundation, etc. Her published collections include Aagoko Yam (Season for Fire) and Aaruka Phool (Peach Blossoms).  For her contribution, poet Mali has received several awards and honors including Parijaat Memorial Honor, Patriotic Republican Award, Tanneri Literary Award, All Nepal International Literary Award, Education Award, Education Day Medal etc. She is presently a council member of Nepal Academy and head of the Department of Indigenous Languages. She lives with her family in Kathmandu.

Kanaad Maharshi

Away from partisan fragmentation and debates of doctrines, poet Kanaad Maharshi engages himself in literary creation where he appears ardent in seeking and establishing human values with musical contemplations, while collecting aesthetic experiences of the fine sentiments of life. Born on  10 May 1954 in Kathmandu, poete Maharshi stated writing around 1965. His first published work was a poem titled "Khai Hamro Daura Surwal" (Where are our Daura-Surwal) published in Mahurya. His published works include poetry collections  Gupha (Cave), Pagleka Lavaharu (The Molten Lavas), Bhater ra Aankhaharu (Feast and the Eyes) Ghauma Haribhakta Katwal (Haribhakta Katuwal amid Wounds). He also edited two story collections: of Lalima (Rosy Dawn), and Anima. He was honored with Lokendra Literary Award (1997), Deergha Seva Medal (1998). He lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Purushottam Subedi

A man bent on carving his identity with difficult and concrete language against the practice of transparent and fluid language in vogue, Poeet Purushottam Subedi is a renowned signature of modern Nepali poetic tradition. A believer of progressive spirit, Subedi is a striver trying to ensure a known trip by penetrating the unknown truth oriented towards the future. Poet Subedi was born on 7 July 1954 in Tehrathum District of Nepal. He started writing in 1973, though he got published for the first time in Madhubindu in 1975. Hi published works are Aatanka Gandha (The Smell of Terror) and Eklo Bijeta (The Lonely Winner), two collections of poems. He was honored by Kavidada Literary Society for his contributions. He lives in Kathmandu with his family.

Rajav

Rajav, a story writer, playwright, poet and essayist is best known for his poems. established.  His poems are conscious rebellion against paradoxes, and are expressions of struggle and acute desire to live. Born on 31 October 1954 in Kathmandu, poet Rajav started writing in 1971. His first published work 'Budhu' (An Old Man) appeared in Bibhed in 1973. His published wroks are Samay Peeda (Agony of Time, poems),  Itarjillabasi (Settler of a District Outside, poems),  Kangan Khitka (Laughter of Anklets), Lochan Vanshako Sakchhya ra anya Natak (Winess of the Lochal Tribe and other plays), Mananiya Banot (Forms worth Contempalting, essays), Asamartha Shlok (Incapable Verses, poems), Kroorko Saundarya Prem (Aesthetics of a Tyrant, poems), Ekkaisau Satabdika Bhasharu ra Bisau Satabdiko Hangover (Quicksand of the Twentieth Century and Hangover of the Twenti-first Centry, poems in series), Atlantic Street (novel) Pai (story collection) eetc. Rajav is a recipient of Mainali Award for Stories, Gopal Prasad Rimal Honor and Devkota Honor.

Biyogi Bidhathoki

Poet and ghazal writer Biyogi Budhathoki is also an active literary activist. Besides writing, he has groomed a generation of young authors performing very well in the literary scenario of Nepal. Poet Budhathoki was born in1954 at Khadka Bhadrakali in Hattigaunda, Kathmandu. He started writing quite early in his life, and by now, he has made several deliveries in poetry, ghazal and editing. For his contribution, he has received National Talent Award, Education Award and several other honours and felicitations.  His published works are Samayalai Sancho Chhaina (Time is Ailing, poems), Kathmandu Dhairahechhu (I Have Been Visiting Kathmandu, poems), Chhuteka Yaadharu (Missed Memories, poems), Aafantako Chotharu (Blows from Relatives, ghazals), Ghazal Timro Naam Hoina (Your Name Is not Ghazal, ghazals), Ma Gopal arthat Gopalharu (I am Gopal, poems) and Kiringmiring Rekhaharu (Criss-cross Lines, travel essays), etc. He edits Shivapuri Sandesh, a literary magazine, and lives with his family in Kathmnadu.

Avinash Shreshtha

A successful poet and playwright, Avinash Shrestha is a prominent member of the community of experimental poets. His poems are inspiring collages of images and symbols, where one can detect intellectual pressure and waves of pangs of human consciousness. Poet Shrestha was born in April 1955 in Guwahati of Assam Province in India. He stared writing when he was in grade six.  His first published work was "Contrast" that appeard in a Diyalo in 1974. His popular works include poetry collections Parewa: Seta Kala (Pigeons: White and Black), Sambedana / O Sambedana! (Sympathy! O Sympanthy), Anubhooti Yatrama… (Experiences of a Travel), plays like Karodou Suryaharuko Andhakar (Darknes from a Billion Suns); Samay, Samay and Samay (Time, Time and Time) Aswathama Hatohata (Awasthama is Dead), story collections Tanya, Indrakamal, ra Andhakar (Tanya, Gardenia and Darkness). He also edited magazines like Kavita, Samakalin Sahitya, Samakalin Nepali Kavita, Aadhunik Bharatiya Nepali Katha, Gareema, etc. Poet Shrestha has received Yuva Barsha Moti Award, Ratnashree Gold Medal, Dhoulagiri Literary Award, Lokendra Literary Award, Best Playwriting Award (Nepal Academy), and Nepal Motion Picture Award for his work. Presently, he is living in Kathmandu with her family.

Shyamal

Poet Shyamal, known in the arena of modern Nepali poetry for his original, qualitative and creatively sublime poetry, is committed to giving voice to the people of lower strata of the society. His poems manifest a deep-rooted relation with the day-to-day life of the mass. Born on 14 January 1958 in Dailekh District of Nepal, Shyamal started writing in 1970.   His most popular works include poetry collections Tapaiharu Marphat (Through You All), Laya Brahma (The Tune of the Self) and Hatarma Yatra (Journey in Haste). He is the recipient of Lokendra Literary Award (2000), National Talent Award (1999), National Disaster Rehabilitation Medal (1994), Hridaychandra Singh Pradhan Honor (2003)

Krishna Pradhan

Free from the classical, intricate codes of poetry writing, Krishna Pradhan is a successful poet of the modern times. His poems are capable to carrying the reader's consciousness to the limits of the beauty of meaning. Poet Pradhan was born on 18 May 1955 in Panchthar District of Nepal. He started writing in 1968, but his work "Ek Tuktra" (A Fragment) got published in Yuggyan in 1972 only. His popular works are  collections of poems Maun Pahad (Silent Moountain) Suryasnan (Sunbath), Ma Bhagnawasesh Budho: Bhimsen Thapako Darwar (I, a Ruin of Bhimsen Thapa's Old Palace) followed by Atmavad (Monologue, an epic), Panika Jalkrida (Water Plays, poems in series), Samakalin Samalochana (Contemporary Criticism), etc. Poet Pradhan is a recipient of National Talent Award (2000). He was declared first in National Poetry Meet, and later, awarded with Sashtra Honor in Sikkim, India.

Indira Prasai

Indira Prasai is a highly active, creative and an honest author. A serious and artistically lovable resonation of fine human sentiments forms her poetic strength. Indira, who takes honesty as the first of human conditions, has an influential hand even in prose.  Poet Indira was born on 14 February 1958 in Darjeeling, India. She stared writing around 1969, and started getting published in 1976. Her popular works to this day are Maldailai Chithi (Letter to Second Brother, poems), Timi Hunuko (On Your Existence, poems) E Samudra (Oh, Sea! poems), Man Saayad Ughrandaina (Perhaps the Mind Won't Open up, stories), Bayan (Statement, stories), Dosro Satta (Second Regime, stories), Vishwamitra (Vishwamitra, novel), Ranmaya ( Ran Maya, novel), Sikha (Flame, novel), Usko Logne ra Biralo (Her Husband and the Cat, novel) The Husband and the Cat ( translated novel), etc.  Poet Indira has received National Talent Award, Yuva Barsha Moti Award, Mainali Award for Stories, Rashtriya Gaurav Youth Award, Bhanu Literary Honor, Prabal Gorkha Dakshinbahu, Birendra-Aishwarya Service Medal, Coronation Silver Medal etc. She lives with her family in Kathmandu.

Sarubhakta

Endeavoring to break loose from the intricacies of experimentalism, the poems of poet Sarubhakta are direct addresses and interactions with time and life. The beauty and the trauma of time and life, reflected at direct interaction with them, form the main decors of his verses. Poet Sarubhakta was born in August 1955 in Pokhara, Nepal. He started writing in 1967, but his first publication was a poem 'Malai Euta Surya Deu' (Give Me a Sun) published in Ahwan in 1977. His popular works are   Banda Khaambhitra (Inside a Close Envelope, collection of muktak), Boksiko Ahwan ra Ghosanapatra (Appeal and Declaration of a Witch, poems), Kavi, Premi ra Paagal (Poet, Lover and the Lunatic, poems), and novels like Prayogshalabhitra (Inside the Laboratory), Sishirka Antim Dinharu (The Final Days of Winter), Ithar (Ether), Yuddha: Uhi Gas Chamberbhitra (War inside the Same Gas Chamber), Nimaviya, Paagal Basti (The Insane Village) Taruni Kheti (Youthful Field) Samaya Trasadi (Tragic Times) etc. Poet Sarubhakta is a recipient of Madan Award, Moti Award, Lokendra Literary Award, Ganki-Basundhara Award, Rangamanch Award, Ratnashree Gold Medal, Parbat Literary Honor, Aarohan Honor etc. He lives in Pokhara with his family.

Binaya Rawal

Poet Rawal, a prominent name in the array of contemporary Nepali verses, is one of the pioneers of the movement that advocates fluidity in verses with a claim on existential worth, cutting across the decadent pages of nature, time and delinquent life. Poet Rawal was born in 1956 in Birgunj. He started writing in his boyhood, and his first work to get published was Hidna Deu (Let Me Walk), published in Abhinav in 1974. His popular works are Malai Timi Aaphujastai Banau (You Make Me Like Yourself, a collection of poems, 1992) and Dhuldidiko Desh (The Country of my Elder Sister, travelogues).  Rawal is a winner of Manshree Honor (2001), Bhoopi Sherchan National Talent Award (2000), Garima Poetry Award (1999), National Award by Birgunj Sub-municipal Council (2001).

He died in May 2005.

Dinesh Adhikari

Renowned lyricist Dinesh Adhikari is also a brilliant poet, capable of framing in poetic frames, timeless ripples of the experiences woven in the songs of life with rhythm and vibration. A former bureaucrat,  his understanding of the real life of the general public is acute. Poet Adhikari was born on 7 December 1959 in Sarlahi District. He started writing around 1972, and his first work to be published was "Subhakamana" (Best Wishes) published in 1976 in Matribhoomi His published works include Antarka Chhitaharu (Sprays of the Inside, poems), Dhartiko Geet (Song of the Earth, poems), Aadim Aawaz (Ancient Voice, poems), Atirikta Abhilekh (Additional Archive, poems).  Aviram Yatra (Incessant Journey), Aaphnai Mann: Aaphnai Aagan (One's Won Mind; His Own Front-Yard) and Man ra Modharu (The Mind and Melody) are his song collections. Indra Jatra (epic), Jungleko Katha: Jungleko Vyatha (Story and Plight of the Forest, a poetic drama for children), Braiyako Bhugol (The Geography of a Potter, a short epic) and Tasbir ko Katha (Story of Pictures, a memoir with photos) are his other others.  Poet Adhikari is a recipient of Madan Award (1999), Sajha Award (1994), Manshree Award, Chhinnalata Song Award, Moti Award, Sarvanam Honor, Kavidada Literary Honour, etc. He lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Mahesh Prasai

A poet of the experimental cult, Mahesh Prasai has been able to assert his distinct identity among his contemporaries because of a pervasive exercise of his poetic faculty with a myriad of skill, style, symbols, myths and images. Born on 6 November 1956 in Manipur of India, Prasai started writing in 1970, after he moved to Nepal. His first published work was 'Varsha' (Rainfall), a poem published in Peepal in 1972. His published works are Bhoomikapachhi (After the Foreword,  a collection of muktaks), poetry collections like Agniko Pragbhoomima (In the Ancient Land of Fire), Kehi Chakmak ra Sikhaharu (Some Cleavers and Flames), Nishrit Samudra ra Kalo Tirkha (Expelled Ocean and Dark Thirst) 1995), Pratyapanchako Baadal (The Cloud of Intrigues), etc.  Poet Prasai is a recipient of Pratibha Award, Yuva Varsha Moti Award, National Talent Award, Vyathit Poetic Award, Dharani Honor, Kameshwar Poddar Memorial Honor ( India). He lives with his family in Bhaktpur. 

Usha Sherchan

Usha Sherchan, a prominent woman signature in contemporary Nepali poetry, brushes all cares of life aside, and expresses herself in ease and lucidity from the innocence of the very heart, away from any kind of artificiality. She was born on 22 August 1955 in Pokhara, Nepal. She stated writing in her girlhood days, and her first work to be published was 'Jindagi' (Life) that appeared in Gorkhaptra Daily in 1978. Her published works are poetry collections Najanmeka Asthaharu (Faiths still Unborn), Sarvakalin Peeda ra Jagritiko Sankhaghos (Eternal Pain and Bugle of Awakening) and a collection of muktaks titled Akshyarharuka Sivirbata (From the Camp of Words).  Poet Usha is a recipient of Vyathit Literary Award, Lokpriya Award, Parijaat National Talent Award, Ratnashree Gold Medal, Kavita Mahotsav, Birendara-Aishwarya Service Medal, etc. She lives in Kathmandu with her family.

Phanindra Nepal

Phanindra Nepal, one of the proponents of the Taralta Movement (Fluidism) believes that literature is not for movements, but movements are for literature. In verses, he is the victor of a life war fought in favor of life in aid with a dense coordination of symbols and images in experimental contemplation and new semantic contexts. Poet Nepal was born on 4 March 1959 in Sakhuwasabha District of Nepal. He stated writing when he was ten, and his first published work appeared in 1976. Since 1979, he stated getting published in Rooprekha, he stated receiving national notice. His published works include   Phanindra Nepalka Kavita ( Phanindra Nepal's Poems), Kalratrima Bimba Khojdai (Looking for Images in a Pitch-Dark Night, collection of poems) and Taraltabadko Arthaprakash (A Treatise on Fluidism).  He also edited magazines like Purbardha, Nepal, Dyourali, Himsila, Suktisindhu ra Anya Samalochana, and Narhari Acharyaka Samalochana. Nepal is a recipient of National Yuva Varsha Moti Award (1993), Devkota Medal (1980), Srastha Award (1990), Bahadur Shah National Glory Honor (1997), Gold Medals in various poetry competitions. 

Biwash Pokharel

A storywriter, essayist and a theatre worker Biwash Pokharel is a poet as well. His poems are interesting archives of human paradoxes and of strong faith. He believes that praise hampers the success of a creative author. Born on 31 August 1958 in Sunsari District of Nepal, Biwash started writing in 1976. His published works include Anido Raat ra Battika Putaliharu (Sleepless Night and the Moths on the Lamp, a collection of poems), Samayabimba (Images of Time, stories), Sneha Astra (Weapon of Love, stories), Karkalako Chhata (Umbrella of Arum Leaves, collection of poems for children), Sandeko Dain (Fair of the Bulls, collection of satirical essays), and Nisiddha Bastima (Inside a Proscribed Village, poems). He also edited magazines like Paluwa, Naagbeli, Moti, Taranga and Navakriti . Poet Pokharel has recived National Talent Award, Awarded in National Poetry Festival, Sadanana Talent Award, PEN Nepal Story Award, Mohan Nepal Memorial Vani Award, Jesis Honor, Siromani Honor (Biratnagar), Navaranga Literary Foundation Honor (Jhapa). He lives with his family in Biratnagar, Nepal.  

Hem Hamal

Hem Hamal, like an author behind the screen, keeping his own pace in the melody of dream inside the image of village and town, is a well-known poet of his time. It is his hobby to weave poetry from the depth of sensibilities in a sweet and lucid style. Poet Hamal was born in August 1941 and started writing in 1950, though he had to wait until 1958 before getting published. His published works include poetry collections Yo Sahar Chhadnubhanda Pahile (Before Leaving this City), Gaun Gaunjasto Chhaina (The Village is No Longer Worth Its Name) Sahar Saharjasto Chhaina (The City is No Longer Worth Its Name), Hem Hamalka Kavita (Poems of Hem Hamal), Sahar ra Sapana (City and Dreams). Hamal is a recipient of Basu Sashi Memorial Award. He was also felicitated by Writers' Club and Bagar Foundation.

Aahuti

Aahuti, originally named Bishwabhakta Dulal, is able to translate the grievances of the people of lower social strata through the honored efficacy of words. He is also a successful novelist and analyst. Among contemporary writers, he is counted among matured poets with a powerful poetic vision. He was born on 14 Ashad 1967 in Kathamandu. He stated writing in 1982, and his first work to get published was "Sachchai Garchou ra Timi" (Do You Really Do It?), a poem published in Diyo. His published works include Tapasika Geetharu (Songs of a Pursuer, collection of songs), Naya Ghar (New House, a novel), Skhalan (Ejaculation, a novel), Hindu Samajma Dalit Jatiya Muktiko Prashna (The Question of Dalit Liberation in Hindu Society, sociological criticism). Aahuti is a recipient of Krishna Mani Literary Award. He lives in Kathmandu with his family.

Mitra Lal Pangyani

Poet Mitralal Pangyani is a popular name in Nepali poetry and children’s literature, especially for his progressive and realistic poems. Poet Pangyani was born 10 December 1960 in Chapakot, Syangja District. He made his debut in writing in 1973, though he got published for the first time only in 1980. His published works include poetry collections Samanta Parichaya (Introduction to the Bourgeois), Umranchhan Aansuka Briksha (The Plants of Tears Sprout), Shristikarta (The Creator) and Prithvi Kasko (Whose Is the Earth), short epics Gatiman Gandaki (Dynamic River Gandaki) and Tyo Nayak (That Hero), an essay collection Baleko Aago (Aflame Fire) and many works for children, including poems, essays and novels. He is a recipient of Parijat Creative Award, Best Children’s Writer Award, and Best Children’s Epic Award. Presently, he lives in Kathmandu with his family.

Pramod Pradhan

Poet Pramod Pradhan, who firmly believes in human primacy, is a promising poet that has announced his powerful presence in the arena of modern Nepali poetry. His poetry, crafted with exceptionally artistic lucidity are full of modest rejection at places, colorful spectrum of nature at others, and yet, discordant and chaotic beauty of life at some other places. Poet Pramod Pradhan was born on 31 October 1958 in Biratnagar, Nepal. He started writing in 1970, and got published for the first time in 1975, when Naya Sandesh, a magazine, published him. His published works include Raatbharika Suskeraharu (Sighs of the Night, poems), Bibhajit Manchhe (Divided Men, poems), Ekant Geet (Songs of Solitude, poems), Kehi Adhyayan : Kehi Anusandhan (Some Study: Some Research, collection of critical essays, 1987), Kaan Samat Kaan (Catch Your Ears, poems for children), Kanakana Kurra (poems for children), Sadhaibhari Lukamari (Hide and Seek All the Time, poems for children), Nepali Baalsahityako Itihas (History of Nepali Children's Literature), Morangma Pratrakaritako Ardhasatabdi (Golden Jubilee of Journalism in Morang District), Nepali Baalvangmaya Parichaya Kosh (Directory of Nepali Children's Literature), Nepali Nibandhako Itihas (History of Nepali Essay). Poet Pradhan is a recipient of Vyathit Poetry Award, Yuva Varsha Moti Award, Nepal Bal Sahitya Samaj Children's Book Award, Sajha Children's Literature Award etc. He lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Viplav Dhakal

Poet Biplav Dhakal, a prominent poet of the latest generation, holds faith in the ultimate beauty of art, and holds the capacity to render the words mad, and mould them into verses instead of waiting for them to go mad of their own. Poet Dhakal was born on 14 April 1967 in Bhojpur District of Nepal. He started writing in 1979. His first published work was "Raja Ma Aawaz Dinchhu" (King, I will Give you Voice) published in 1983 in Subhakamana. His published works include Chitako Jwala ( Flames on the Pyre, epic); Hiunko Yatra (A Jounry of the Snow, collection of muktaks, 1988), Bhojpurko Sahityik Rooprekha (Literary Sketch of Bhojpur District), Nirjan Bandargah (Desolate Harbour, poems), Kalo Madhyantar (Dark Intermission, poems), Professor Sharmako Diary (Diary of Professor Sharma, poems) Antim Nayika (Last Heroine, poems) and Chyauko Jungal (A Jungle of Mushroom, poems). Poet Dhakal is a recipient of Shadanan Talent Award, Yuva Barsha Moti Award, Garima Honor and National Kalashree Youth Writers Award.  He lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Krishna Prasai

Krishna Prasai, an already published author of short stories and travel essays, made a late advent into the world of poetry. He has been able to ascend to the limelight of fame though Zen poems. The poetic strength of Prasai, who also has proven his caliber as an editor, can be attested by the poems presented herewith. Poet Prasai was born on 24 October 1960 in Jhapa District of Nepal. He stated writing in 1975 by getting published in Suryodaya, and since then, he been constantly publishing. His published works include Nepali Contemporary Poetry (edited), Chhairiyeka Kehi Prishtha ( Some Scattered Pages, edited essays) Prakshepan (Projection, collection of stories, 1990), Ghaam Nabhayeko Bela (A Sunless Moment, a collection of poetry), Anubhootika Chhalharu (Waves of Emotions, travel essays, 2009), Sun Shower (Collection of Zen poems, 2010) and Ghamko Birashat (Legacy of the Sun, poems. Mr. Prasai has received several awards and felicitations including Shadananda Award.  He lives in Kathmandu with this family.

Momila

Momila is not only a poet, but also an essayist and a literary activist. He writings, especially her poems and essays, dwell on deep, existential realities of life, and they inspire hard work and reclaiming of one's identity. Poet Momila was born in August 1967 at Hulaktol in Dhankuta District. She stared writing in 1976, and her first publication was "Pratibimbit Manavta" a poem published in Nirman in 1986.  Her published works include poetry collections like Painyun Phoolna Thalepachhi (After the Cherry Blossomed), Joonkiriharu Orlirahechhan (The Fireflies are Descending), Durgam Uchaima Phoolko Aandhi (A Storm of Flowers in a Remote Height); Neelo-neelo Aakash ra Dui Thopa Aansu (Deep Blue Sky and Two Drops of Tears) and essays  Ishwarko Adalatma Outsiderko Bayan (Collection of essays, 2006; also published as An Outsider in the Court of God, in English. Momila has also edited Dancing Soul of Mount Everest, a collection of Nepali poems, both in Nepali and English. She also edits a web magazine nepaliartnliterature.com in both the languages. Poet Momila is the recipient of Padmakanya Medal (1995), Pragya Medal (Poetry Festival, 1998), Satabdi Yuva Honor (2002), Mohan Regmi Memorial Honor (2001), Gunjan Pratibha Award (2005), Yuva Barsha Moti Award (2006), Dhankuta Pratibha Award (2007). She lives in Kathmandu. 

Bhupal Rai

Poet and lyricist Bhupal Rai asserts a potential presence in the field of modern Nepali poetry too. We can find a beautiful confluence of aesthetic consciousness, consciousness of life, and the spirit of contemporariness. Poet Rai was born in December 1960 in Bhojpur District of Nepal. He started writing around 1976. His first work, "Aamako Samjhanama" (In Memory of Mother) was published in 1977 in Chhahara. Sumnimako Tasbir (Sumnima's Picture, poems), Dajai Kavita Gaumai Chha (Brother, Poems are Found in the Countryside, poems) Pailo Haraf Sirbandi (First Line of the Headwear, a collection of songs) and Aagole Janmadin Manaudaina (Fire Doesn’t Celebrate Birthday, poems) are his published works. Poet Rai lives in Bhaktapur.

Dubasu Chhetri

Dubasu Chhetri,  an influential author of modern Nepali poetic arch  writes poems that are vibrant touches of the murk of the innumerable human miseries, delinquencies, ill-starred destiny and the oppression generate by the Dionysian self within, and are sweet melodies against such darkness. Poet Subedi was born in July, 1963 in Jhapa District of Nepal. He started writing when he was seven, and his first work "Aagoko Geet" a poem, got published in 1979 in Sankranti. His published works are Dubasu Chhetrika Prarambhik Kavitaharu (Initial Poems of Dubasu Chhetri), Dubasu Chhetrika Kehi Kavita (Some Poems of Dubasu Chhetri), Dubasu Chhetrika Prarambhik Muktak (Initial Muktaks of Dubasu Chhetri); Timile Chhodeka Yaadharu (The Memories You Left Behind, songs), Jyoti-Jyoti-Mahajyoti (The Supreme Light, songs), Mutu Chorne Aankhaharu (Eyes that Steal the Heart, songs) and Ashwamedhaka Ghoda (Horses of the Horse-Sacrifice Ritual, poems). Poet Subedi is a recipient of National Talent Award, Bhanubhakta Award, Yuva Barsha Moti Award, Vyathit Poetic Award, Garima Honor, Mekhamlikha Award, Ghazalshree Honor, Best Lyricist Award, Harati Cultural Honor, Golden Honor by Civil Forum. Poet Subedi is an official in the foreign service, and presently, he is Nepal's Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

Radheshyam Lekali

Radheshyam Lakali is an author dedicating more to literary activities than to writing. However, his muktaks are highly powerful.  With a bias in favor of human values, he infuses the collective urge of the time along with a little of minute experiences and little of contemporary paradoxes. Poet Lekali was born on 6 July 1958 in Ilam District of Nepal. He started writing in 1973, and his first published work appeared in Saugat in 1974 in the form of a poem "Bhanu Prati" (On Poet Bhanubhakta). His published works are Vartamanko Dastavej (Document of the present, muktaks), Premabhivyakti (Expressions of Love, muktaks), Kathmandu ra Kathmandu (Kathmandu and Kathmandu, muktak), Pahadharu Jalirahechhan (The Hills are Aflame, poems). Poet Lekali has received special honors from British Gorkha Study and Research Center and other organizations, including literary. He is presently the President of International Nepali Literary Society, and is based in Kathmandu.

Lalijan Rawal

Poet Lalijan Rawal is an active litterateur of the progressive cult, and a successful poet and ghazal writer. His creations fundamentally are reverberation of human sensibilities against the decadence and debauchery veiled hitherto by a thick darkness. He was born on 11 January 1965 in Achham District of Nepal. He started writing around 1979 and his first published work was Sangharsha (Struggle), that appeared in Matribhoomi in 1980. His published works are Yas Patak Pani (This Time as Well, poems), Marubhoomi Maathi (On Desert, poems); Kehi Ghazalharu (Some Ghazals), Binarno yo Thaunma (In this Strange Land, ghazals), Siranima Aansu (Tears on the Pillow, ghazals) and Euta Banda Khaam (A Closed Envelope, ghazals. He has received Lokendar Literary Award, National Talend Award, Tanneri Talent Honor etc. He lives in Kathmandu and works for the government's media Radio Nepal.

Bhisma Upreti

The poems of Bhishma Uprety are lovely reverberations of fine feelings that echo the melody of life. It is his poetic distinction to enrapture the reader with the beautiful and captivating attraction of the conscious play of words alongside the ripples of experiences. Poet Upreti was born on 27 January  1968 in Jhapa District of Nepal. He started writing around 1981, and his first work to be published was "Maiel Maya Garen" a poem published in Mirmire in 1989. Upreti's published works include poetery collections Aakash Khasyo Bhane Ke Hunchha? (What If the Sky Falls?), Samudra ra Antya Kavita (Sea and Other Poems) Akshyar Barsha (A Shower of Letters)  Premko Pratidhwani (Echose of Love) Kavitama Pahad (Hills in Poetry);  travel essays Yatraka Kehi Thunga Phool (Some Flowers of a Voyage),   Neelo Paani ra Neela Bhawanaharu (Blue Mountains and the Blue Thoughts),  Lahar-Laharko Akshyarharu, (Letters Arrayed in Lines) Tehran Diaryko Ek Sata (A Week of Tehran Diary), Pheri Ek Palta Tokyo (Once again in Tokyo), and Annapurnako Phero (Around the Annapurna Range). Hiddai Garda ( During the Travel) is his collection of essays while Piala Paila (Steps on the Move) is his novel. Poet Upreti stood first in BBC Youth Poetry Festival (1992) and first in National Poetry Festival (1997). He is a recipient of Uttam-Shanti Award, Yuva Barsha Moti Award, National Kalashree Award, etc. He is Director at Nepal Rashtra Bank, the national bank of Nepal, and lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Bidhan Acharya

Poet Bidhan Acharya is a celebrated name in contemporary Nepali writing. His poems, laden with deep reflections on the fleeting time and its impression are quite popular among the Nepali readership. Poet Acharya was born on 25 April 1959. He started at the age of nine, while his first publication ‘Anautho Chinajani’ (Strange Introduction), a story, came in the year 1974 in Gurans, a literary magazine. His works published till date include Gorooko Kaandh (A Bull’s Shoulders, poems), Pahad Uklera Pahad Orlera (Movement up and down the Mountain, poems), Nadisita (With a River, poems), and The Himalayan Euphony (poems). He is the recipient of Vanee Puraskar, Tanneri Honor, Simple Art Honor. Associate professor at the Central Department of Population Studies Tribhuvan University, Mr. Acharya lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Hemanta Shrestha

Poet Hemanta Shrestha who takes doctrinism and groupism as propagandas to force one's viewpoints on others, writes poems in favor of ensuring a progressive movement of life. He harbors the conviction that a nation's glory should not come under question. Poet Shrestha was born on 19 November 1957 in Myanglung, Tehrathum District of Nepal. He started writing in 1972. His first published work was 'Naya Barsha', (New Year) published in Madhunganga in 1973. His published works are  Desh Bhokaharuko Roti Hoina (The Country is not the Bread of the Hungry) and Geet Ma Kasari Gau (How Should I Sing?), two collection of poems. Hemanta is a recipient of Gold Medal (Theatre festival, 1977), Bronze Medal (Poetry Meet, Silver Medal  (Poetry Meet, 1983), Gold Medal (Poetry Meet, 1984). He lives in the United States.

Govinda Bartaman

Govinda Bartaman, a prominent signature of the progressive cult in contemporary Nepali poetry believes in a balance between thought or feeling, and pen in poetry. His creations appear committed to the progressive transformation of the society. Poet Bartman was born in 1960 in Kathmandu. He started writing in 1976, and his first work to be published was "Bhaeko Bhaidiye" (If only I Had It), a poem that appeared in Nirman in 1977. His only published volume is Sorha Saanjharu (Sixteen Evenings) a collection of travel essays. Everything else he wrote, including poems, were publishing in scrap during his lifetime. Hariyo Cycle (Green Cycle) a collection of travel essays was published posthumously. He died a premature death on 22 October 2012 at the age of 52.

Basudev Adhikari

Poet Basudev Adhikari is among the most influence poets of the present generation. Also an employ of Nepal Rashtra Bank, the national bank of Nepal, be strikes a wonderful balance between writing and his job. Poet Adhikari was born on 4 November 1965 in Sunaulabazaar, Newarpani in Dhading District. He started writing quite early in life, but his first book size publication came only in 1989. His published works are two poetry collections Samayaka Swarharoo (Voices of Time) and Afantalai Sambodhan (An Address to My Relatives), a ghazal-and-ghazal collection Manko Hariyo Manko Geet (Mind's Greenery, Mind's Songs.) Besides his he edited works like Yuddha Prasad Mishraka Kavitaharu (Poems of Yuddha Prasad Mishra), and magazines like Lahar, Mirmire, Yugdoot and others. Poet Adhikari is a recipient of Parijat Creativity Award and Arjun Medal. He lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Matrika Pokharel

Originally from Thanagaon-4, Thamkharka, Udaypur, Matrika Pokharel presently lives in Bhaktapur. A postgraduate in Nepali literature, Mr. Pokharel has five books to his credit, which include poetry collections Seto Durbarko Chheuchhau (Around the White Palace) Yatrako Euta Drishya (A Scene from the Journey),  Anuharharoo (Faces) and Gham Jhulkinu Aghi (Before Sunrise) and a story collection Santrasta Aankhaharoo (Terror-stricken Eyes). He has worked as the Chief, Department of Prose at Nepali Acadmey, and as President, Progressive Writers Associaton, Nepal. He has also edited other periodicals like Bedana, Aalekhan, Smritima Rudra Kharel, Nagarjun and Janmat. For his works, Mr. Pokharel has received several awards and felicitations including Manuscript award for Anuharharoo by Dhaulagiri Literary Foundation. He lives in Bhaktapur.

Navaraj Lamsal

A man recognised all over the country for his mesmerizing voice, sweet lyrics and wonderful poetry, Navaraj Lamsal is basically a poet. With a deep knowledge of eastern cultural and literary tradition his writing bears rich Oriental flavour. Poet Lamsal was born on 23 July 1969 in Jyamrung of Dhading District. A PhD in songs, he has written songs for several films and albums, besides poetry. His published works include Pailaipichhe Sagarmatha (Everest on Every Step, poems), Aago Chhopera Katinjel (How Long Could Fire be Covered, poems), Dhoonbhitra Dhoonbahira (Inside and Outside the Tune, songs) Kramasha Eklai Eklai (Gradually, All Alone, poems), Karna (epic), Dhara (epic), etc. He has won First Positon in National Poetry Competition, Best Speaker Award in National Speech Competition, Best Lyricist Award from Radio Nepal, and felitiations from several organisations. He presently lives in Kathmnadu, and is the Deputy Director of Radio Nepal.

                             

Shrawan Mukarung

Poet Shrawan Mukarung, a man of letters par excellence, has possibly ventured into poetry with a professed mastery over the power of words. His poems are artful manifestations of the highest order of imagination and minute human sensibilities. Poet Mukarung was born on 8 June 1968 in Bhojpur District of Nepal. He stated writing in 1983, and his first published work was "Aajkal Ranipokharima" (At the Queen's Pond these Days), a poem published in Utsah in 1986. His other popular publications are Desh Khojdai Janda (While Looking for the Nation, poems, Jeevanko Laya (Tune of Life, poems) Hiunko Darbar (A Snow Palace, songs); Yalambar (Play, 1996); Phoolko Aawaz (Voice of the Flowers, songs), Niskarsh (Conclusion, songs), Bise Nagarchiko Bayan ra Anya Kavita (Bise Nagarchi's Statement and Other Poems, VCD, 2006 and book, 2010), Sun Re Siyaram (Siyaram, Listen to Me, songs) and Bhawalaya (The Abode of Feelings, essays). Poet Mukarung has received Best Lyricist (Radio Nepal, 1990), Second position in National Poetry Festival, 1991), First position  in National Poetry Festival, 1996), Yuva Shrastha Honor, Rabindra Honor for Songs, Mohan Regmi Memorial Award, Yuva Barsha Moti Award,  Samaya Samman, Lokendra Literary Award, Jeevan Memoral Award, Subhaprabhat Poetic Honor, Shrastha Honor, Bisishta Honor, etc. He lives with his family in Kathmandu.

Manu Manjil

Manu Manjil oet, lyricist, editor and translator. An M.A. from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He has a collection of widely acclaimed verses to his credit noted for poetically charged lines, metaphor and style. He has four other published books containing poems by other poets  he translated into English. He is one of the finest poets in present-day Nepal. He is the founding member and present chairman of Literary Communication Academy and founding president of Writers' Circle. His poetry collections Aandhiko Aabeg (The Gust of Storm) and Lampostbata Khasseko Joon (Moon Falling from the Lampost) bear his identity. He is a winner of SAARC poetic award. He lives in Itahari with his family.

Suman Pokharel

Suman Pokhrel is one of the most influential poets of contemporary Nepal. A polyglot with an ability of write and communicate across several languages, he is a poet of continental repute. Born on September 21, 1967 he is a poet, lyricist, playwright, translator, and an artist who is considered as one of the most important creative voices of South Asia. His works have been acclaimed and are published internationally. Suman Pokhrel is only writer to receive SAARC Literary Award twice. He received this award in 2013 and 2015 for his own poetry and his contributions to poetry and art in general in the South Asian region. His published works include Shoonya Mutuko Dhadkanbhitra (Inside the Beatings of a Void Heart, poems), Jeevanko Chheubata (From the Vicinity of Life, poems), Hazaar Aankhaa Yee Aankhamaa (Thousand Eyes in these Eyes, poems). Among the works he translated are Shakespeare's Tempest (play) and Ajit Caur's One Zero One (biography). He is the recipient of SAARC Literary Award (two times), Parikalpana Award, Jaycees Award for Literature from Biratnagar Jaycees, Person of the Year (Literature) by Youth for Blood, Aarohan Bishesh Samman 2013  conferred by Aarohan Gurukul and Jayandra Best Book of the Year 2009,  conferred by Jayandra Prasai Academy 2010.

He lives with his family at Biratnagar.

Basanta Chaudhary

Poet and lyricist Basanta Chaudhary is also a well-known industrialist and businessman of Nepal. Born in 1956 in Kathmandu, he has make himself known as a poet, lyricist and a philanthropist. He has  initiated the Shree Lunakaran Das-Ganga Chaudhary Academy for Art and Literature, which has been promoting Music, Art and Literature. So far, five albums of his songs have been released, and about a dozen books published. Three poetry books in Nepali, one in Hindi, eight albums of songs including two in Hindi, and two collection of essays form the corpus of his writing. Of them, Samvad (Negotiations) and Rashtriyata Nadukhos (Let Not Nationality Ache) have been considered his best. In 2012, he lauched a global literary journey from New York and travelled through Europe, Middle East and India, besides America. He lives with his family in Kathmandu and oversees his business and literary missions simultaneously.

Sandhya Pahadi

Poet Sandhya Pahadi is one of the young voices of contemporary Nepal in the field of poetry. Also a literary activist, poet Pahadi is famous for her deep, relational and human-centric poems. Poet Pahadi was born on 14 March 1970 in Kapilvastu District of Nepal. She started writing in early eighties, and her first publication, a poem, appeared in 1985 in Kavita, a national magazine. Her published works include two poetry collections Mrigatrishna ra Anya Kavitaharu (Mirage and other Poems) and Ghamka Akshyar (Letters of the Sun). She has edited literary and cultural magazines like Kavita, Lok Sanskriti, Antardrishti and Vishwa Nari Kavita (World Women’s Poetry). She is a recipient of Padmakanya Gold Medal, Bharatiya Upadhyaya Honor, Hira Bahadur Khadka Honor, Bhanubhakta Poetic Award, Devkota Centenary Honor, Suchak Literary Honor, et. She is the chief of the Department of Planning, Nepal Academy and presently lives with her family in Kathmandu.

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