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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अमर न्यौपाने | |
Born | (1974-03-27) March 27, 1974 (age 48) Chitwan, Nepal |
Nationality | Nepali |
Occupation | Writer, teacher |
Years active | 2009-present |
Known for | Nepali literature |
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Awards | Madan Puraskar, Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar |
He was born on March 27, 1974 (Chaitra 14, 2034) as a second to father Eknath Neupane and mother Hari Maya Neupane in Rangeela, Chitwan, Nepal.[2]
His first novel Paniko Gham was published in 2066 BS and won the Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar award. 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]
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Paniko Gham (Sun of water) | 2010 | Novel | Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar |
Kalilo Man (Young Heart) | Chlldren's stories | Parijat Balsahitya Pandulipi Purashkar | |
Seto Dharti (White Earth) | 2012 | Novel |
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Karodaun Kasturi | 2015 | Novel | |
Gulabi Umer (Pink Years) | 2019 | Novel |
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