Suman Pokhrel

Nepalese poet, lyricist, playwright, translator and artist

Suman Pokhrel (born on September 21, 1967) is a Nepali poet, lyricist, playwright, translator and artist. His poetry is also included in the syllabus of universities.[1][2][3][4]

Suman Pokhrel
poet
Suman Pokhrel in 2018 in New Delhi
Born (1967-09-21) September 21, 1967 (age 57)
Mills Area, Biratnagar, Nepal
OccupationPoet, lyricist, translator, artist
NationalityNepali
EducationBSc, MBA, BL
Notable worksJeevanko Chheubaata
Hazaar Aankhaa Yee Aankhaamaa
Notable awardsSAARC Literary Award 2015

SAARC Literary Award 2013

Parikalpna Award 2012

Jayandra Best Book of the Year 2009

SpouseGoma Dhungel
ChildrenOjaswee Pokhrel and Mansun Pokhrel
ParentsMukunda Prasad Pokhrel (Father), Bhakta Devi Pokhrel (Mother)
RelativesBidhyanath Pokhrel (Paternal grandfather)
Ganesh Prasad Rijal (Maternal grandfather)

Suman Pokhrel is the sole writer to receive the SAARC Literary Award twice.[5] He received this award in 2013 and 2015.[6]

Early life

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Suman Pokhrel was born on September 21, 1967 in Mills Area, Biratnagar, to Mukunda Prasad Pokhrel and Bhakta Devi Pokhrel.[7]

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References

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  1. "Suman Pokhrel". Foundation of SAARC Wirters and Literature. Archived from the original on April 1, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  2. K. Satchidanandan & Ajeet Cour, ed. (2011), The Songs We Share, Foundation of SAARC Wirters and Literature, pp. 88, 179, 255, ISBN 978-8188703210
  3. Art of Being Human, An Anthology of International Poetry – Volume 9 p.144, 145, Canada Editors- Daniela Voicu & Brian Wrixon, ISBN 9781927682777
  4. Ghimire, Madhav (May 26, 2018). "फ्रान्सेली पाखुरामा नेपाली कविता" [Nepali Poetry in French Arm]. kantipurdaily.com. Archived from the original on July 6, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  5. Hindustan Times, New Delhi, Saturday, February 14, 2015
  6. 'Five writers honoured at SAARC Literature Festival', Hindustan Times, New Delhi, Monday, 11 March 2013
  7. Rai, Deepak (2017). आमाको आशीर्वाद [Mother's Blessings] (M.A.) (in Nepali). Tribhuvan University. p. 27.