''Yaar'' () is an autobiographical book by Nepali writer
Nayan Raj Pandey
Nayan Raj Pandey ( ne, नयनराज पाण्डे) is a Nepali writer and screenwriter. He writes stories and novels, as well as screenplays for Nepali cinema. He is known for his representation of contemporary Nepalese society in hi ...
. It is the first autobiographical work of the writer whose previous books, ''Loo'' and ''Ulaar'' have been widely popular among Nepali readers. The book was published on January 13, 2018 by FinePrint Publication. The author had been prominent in Nepali literature field for three decades at the time of publication of the book.
Background
The book depicts the journey of the author from his youthful days to being an established Nepali writer. The book chronicles the memories of his days in media and literature. The book is dedicated to his wife and his friends.
Release
The book was launched on the premises of
Nepal Academy, Kamaladi and was hosted by
Shivani Singh Tharu
Shivani Singh Tharu is a Nepalese former talk show host, model, and playwright
A playwright or dramatist is a person who writes plays.
Etymology
The word "play" is from Middle English pleye, from Old English plæġ, pleġa, plæġa ("play, e ...
.
Award
The book won the ''
Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar
''Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar'' () is an annual literary prize in Nepali literature, presented by ''Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan''. The award is given to a book that has provided a great contribution in the field of Nepali ...
'' for the year 2074 BS (2018). It was also shortlisted for the prestigious ''
Madan Puraskar'' for the same year.
See also
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Sallipir
''Sallipir'' () is a 2016 Nepali novel by Nayan Raj Pandey. It was published on 30 April 2016 by FinePrint Publication. It is the author's seventh novel. The writer's previous works, '' Loo'' and '' Ular'' had been widely successful. Unlike, the ...
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Khusi
''Khusi'' () is a autobiographical book by Vijay Kumar Pandey. It was published in 2014 by FinePrint Publications and won the prestigious Madan Puraskar that year. The title of the book means happiness in Nepali language.
Synopsis
Pandey is a ...
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Jiwan Kada Ki Phool
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Antarmanko Yatra
''Antarmanko Yatra'' () is a autobiography written by Jagadish Ghimire. This book won the Madan Puraskar
The Madan Puraskar ( ne, मदन पुरस्कार) is a literary honor in Nepal which Madan Puraskar Guthi confers annually for a ...
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Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech
''Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech'' () is a memoir by Dr. Sudha Sharma. Dr. Sharma is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist by profession and served as Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) from October 2008 to December 2011.
Synops ...
References
{{Nepali literature, state=collapsed
2018 non-fiction books
21st-century Nepalese books
21st-century Nepalese literature
Nepalese autobiographies
Nepalese books
Books by Nayan Raj Pandey
Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar-winning works