Amar Neupane
Nepalese writer (born 1974)
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Amar Neupane (Nepali: अमर न्यौपाने) is a Nepalese writer and novelist. He is best known for his Madan Puraskar winning novel, Seto Dharti.[1] He started his writing journey with Paniko Gham, a novel set in Nepalgunj.
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Amar Neupane (left) with actress Keki Adhikari and writer Krishna Dharabasi, at the launch of his book Gulabi Umer | |
| Born | March 27, 1974 |
| Occupations | Writer, teacher |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Known for | Nepali literature |
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| Awards | Madan Puraskar, Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar |
Early life
Literary career
His first novel Paniko Gham was published in 2066 BS and won the Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar award for 2066 BS. His collection of children's stories Kalilo Man (Young Heart) won the Parijat Balsahitya Pandulipi Purashkar award.[3] His novel Seto Dharti won the Madan Puraskar—the greatest award in Nepalese literature—and also the Ramraj Panta Smriti Purashkar award.[4] His novel Karodaun Kasturi[5] is based on the story of what Nepali comedian Hari Bansha Acharya would have become if he hadn't recognized his talent as a comedian.[6]
Bibliography
| Books | Year | Type | Awards |
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| Paniko Gham (Sun of the water) | 2010 | Novel | Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar |
| Kalilo Man (The Young Heart) | Chlldren's stories | Parijat Balsahitya Pandulipi Purashkar | |
| Seto Dharti (The White Earth) | 2012 | Novel |
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| Karodaun Kasturi (Millions of Musk Deers) | 2015 | Novel | |
| Gulabi Umer (Pink Years) | 2019 | Novel |
