Hari Bhakta Katuwal
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Hari Bhakta Katuwal | |
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हरिभक्त कटुवाल | |
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| Born | Hum Bahadur Katuwal 2 July 1935 |
| Died | 10 September 1980 (aged 45) |
| Other names | Prabasi |
| Education | B.A |
| Occupations | Poet, songwriter |
| Notable work | Yo Jindagi Khai ke Jindagi |
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| Awards | Royal Nepal Academy Medal |
Hari Bhakta Katuwal (Nepali: हरिभक्त कटुवाल) was an Indian-Nepali poet, writer and songwriter.
Hari Bhakta Katuwal was born on 2 July 1935 in Dibrugarh, Assam.[1] In India, he used to write poems under the name Prabasi (transl. Non-resident). He moved to Kathmandu to pursue his writing career after being invited by King Mahendra.[1][2]
Noted for his writing style, he published many poems including Bhitri Manche Bolna Khojch, Yo Zindagi Khai Ke Zindagi, and Samjhana.[1][3]
He also wrote lyrics that have been sung by noted and veteran Nepali singers Narayan Gopal, Amber Gurung, and Aruna Lama.[4]
Katuwal died on 10 September 1980 in Assam.[1][5] He was cremated at the banks of the Brahmaputra River in a Hindu ceremony.[6]
In 2015, documentary Ani Hari Bhakta Farkiyenan about Katuwal's life was released.[7] In 2017, a play was staged at the Sarwanam Theatre based on his poems for his 82nd birth anniversary.[8] In 2021, a life-size statue of Katuwal was erected at Jaigaon near the Indo-Bhutan border.[9]
Notable works
- Samjhana (collection of songs)
- Bhitri Manchhe Bolna Khojchha
- Sudha (short-epic)
- Purba Kiran (collection of poems)
- Yo Jindagi Khai ke Jindagi (collection of poems)
- Badanam Mera Yi Aankhaharoo (collection of songs and poems)
- Aitihasik Kathasangraha (in collaboration with other writers)
- Spastikaran
- Ma Mareko Chhaina (play)[10]
