Sarubhakta () is the
pen name
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of Bhakta Raj Shrestha, a celebrated
Nepalese playwright, novelist, songwriter and
poet
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and a winner of
Madan Puraskar
The Madan Puraskar () is a literary honor in Nepal which Madan Puraskar Guthi confers annually for an outstanding book in the Nepali language published within the calendar year. It is considered as the most prestigious literature award in Nepal. ...
, one of the most prestigious literary awards in Nepal.
Biography
He was born to Ganesh Bahadur Shrestha and Laxmi Shrestha in Baghbazaar,
Pokhara
Pokhara ( ) is a metropolis, metropolitan city located in central Nepal, which serves as the capital of Gandaki Province. Named the country's "capital of tourism" it is the List of cities in Nepal, second largest city after Kathmandu, with 599,5 ...
,
Nepal
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on 12 manshir 2012
BS. He studied in
Gandaki Boarding School, Lainachaur bc. He completed his SLC level education from Rashtriya Secondary School (then Rashtriya Multiple School). He then received an IA degree from
Amrit Science College
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, Kathmandu. He received his Bachelor degree from
Prithvi Narayan Campus
Prithvi Narayan Campus or P.N. Campus,() is a public co-educational institution located in the northern part of the Pokhara city and is one of the largest campuses affiliated to the Tribhuvan University, TU. The institution offers undergraduate(B ...
, Pokhra and received Master's degree from
Tribhuvan University
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. He started writing around 1978.
Many consider his novel
Pagal Basti, to be a
classic
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in
Nepalese literature
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English literature
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. He was also a member of the
Royal Nepal Academy and the Immediate Past Chancellor of
Nepal Music and Drama Academy.
Associated Institutions
:* Founder: Rastriya Bal Pratibha Puraskar , Pokhara (National Prize for Children)
:* Ex-Chairman: Pokhara Public Library , Pokhara
:* Founder: Pokhreli Yuva Sanskritik Pariwar (A cultural organization)
:* Founder: Yuva Natak Parivar (Younh dramatic group)
:* Founder: Pratibimba Nritya Parivar (Dramatic group of Pokhara)
:* Co-ordinator: Conservation Poetry Movement (2055 B.S.)
:* Member: Nepal Academy
:* Chancellor: Nepal Music and Drama Academy
Bibliography
Poetry Collections
* Banda Kham Bhitra (2035)
* Boksiko Ahwan ra Ghoshanapatra
* Kavi, Premi ra Pagal (2050)
* Kurup Mashiha (2054)
* JyanMaya (2056)
* Ka Purush (2057)
* Prayogshala Bhitra (2058)
* Manabhari Matobhari (2061)
* Etar Samaya (2061)
* Hajar Buddhsharu (2061)
* Jhuma (2061)
* Bhedigoth (2063)
* Cybercafema Ekdin (2064)
* Kholsawari Kholsapari (2065)
Plays
* Yuddha : Uhi Gas Chamber Bhitra (2037)
* Itihas Bhitrako Itihas (2041)
* Shishirka Antim Dinharu (2042)
* Ithar (2044)
* Gaungharka Natakharu (2050)
* BalBalikaharuko Naatak (2053)
* Asamay Amausam (2054)
* Nimabiya (2055)
* Ashadhammo Sanantano (2045)
* Jasto Dantyakatha (2057)
* Sirumarani (2061)
* Gauko Katha Yoesto Hunchha Hai (2061)
* Sharararthiharu (2063)
Fictions
* Ek Avinavko Atmakatha (2044)
* Chhori Brahmanda (2047)
* Pagal Basti (2048 )
* Taruni Kheti (2053)
* Yamagal (2054)
* Samay Trasadi (2058)
* Chulee (2059)
* Adhyaro Kotha (2060)
* Padarthaharuko Geet (2063)
* Pratiganda (2076)
Editorial
* Saraswat (Pokhreli Pratinidhi Kavita Sangraha, 2047)
* Siddhicharanka Jail Sansmaran (2052)
* Sangrachayar Kavita Yatra (2053)
* Saraswat (Trimonthly Nepali literary magazine, co-editor )
Award and Honor
* International Disabled Year, Best Play(Drama) Award (2038 B.S.)
* First Prize Winner, Trivuvan University Literary Competition (2039 B.S.)
* Busak Gold Medal, Nepal Jaysees (2039 B.S.)
* National Youth Festival, Best Play (Drama) Award (2041 B.S.)
* GAA Competition, Best Play Award (2041 B.S.)
* National Drama Festival, Royal Nepal Academy, Best Dramatist (2042 B.S.)
* Third Prize Winner, National Poetry Festival, Royal Nepal Academy (2035 B.S.)
* First Prize Winner, National Poetry Festival, Royal Nepal Academy (2042 B.S.)
* Yuva Barsa Moti Puraskar (2043 B.S.)
* Gai Jatra Hasya Byangya Mahotsav, Royal Nepal Academy, Sarvottam Byanga Muktakkar (2043 B.S.)
* Arohan Samman (2047 B.S.)
* Madan Puraskar (2048 B.S.)
* Lokendra Sahitya Puraskar (2051 B.S.)
* Ratna Shree Award (2052 B.S.)
* Nepal Bal Sahitya Puraskar (2054 B.S.)
* Siromani Puraskar (2054 B.S.)
* Kumudini Kala Sahitya Puraskar (2055 B.S.)
* Gopinath Aryal Rangamanch Puraskar (2056 B.S.)
* Ganesh-Khilkumari Duwal Prative Puraskar (2056 B.S.)
* National Drama Festival, 2056, Best Director and Recommendation Prize but rejected
* Ganki Basundhara Puraskar (2057 B.S.)
* Parvat Sahitya Samman, (2058 B.S.)
* Namaste Musical Honor (2056 B.S.)
* Birendra-Aishwarya Medal (2058 B.S.)
* Thakali Sewa Samiti (Central) Honor (2057 B.S.)
* Prithivi Narayan Campus, FSU Honor (2059 B.S.)
*
Music Nepal
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Honor (2058 B.S.)
* Upanyash Satabarsiki Samman (2060 B.S.)
* Shukla Sahitya Puraskar (2061 B.S.)
* Dabali Puraskar (2062 B.S.)
* Sahitya Kunja Samman, Central Department of Nepali Kirtipur (2062 B.S.)
* America-Nepal Society Samman, Washington D.C. (2062 B.S.)
* Antarastriya Nepali Sahitya Samman, D.C. Metro Chapter (2062 B.S.)
* New York Kala Manch Samman, New York (2062B.S.)
* Dhading Sahitya Samaj Samman (2063 B.S.)
* Himali Sanskritik Parivar Samman (2065 B.S.)
* Himdark Samman (2067 B.S.)
References
External links
Sarubhakta Official PagePoems of Sarubhakta @ Sanjaal
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Nepalese male novelists
Nepalese novelists
People from Pokhara
Living people
Nepalese male poets
Madan Puraskar winners
21st-century Nepalese poets
Nepalese dramatists and playwrights
Tribhuvan University alumni
Prithvi Narayan Campus alumni
1955 births
Nepali-language poets