Buddhi Ram Chapain, popularly known as Buddhisagar (Nepali: बुद्धिसागर; born 2 June 1981) is a Nepalese writer and poet. He is best known for his novels, Karnali Blues and Phirphire.[1]
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 Buddhisagar reciting poem (2016) | |
| Native name | बुद्धिसागर |
| Born | Buddhi Ram Chapain 2 June 1981 Kailali District, Nepal |
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| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Genre | Fiction, poetry |
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| Children | 1 |
Early life
editBuddhisagar was born on 2 June 1981 in Kailali district of Nepal.[2] Later his family moved to Katase Bazzar and finally Kalikot district. His debut and most popular novel Karnali Blues is also set in these locations. He was passionate about writing from an early age. From a very early age, his poems were played on radios. He moved to Kathmandu after passing his School Level.
Literary career
editOn moving to Kathmandu, he studied journalism at RR Campus. He was a journalist of Naya Patrika and Nagarik News before he set his career as a full-time writer.
Buddhisagar published his first novel, Karnali Blues, in the Autumn of 2010, and it has since been warmly received and widely praised.[3] It is written in Nepali but several of its characters speak in Tharu and the Jumli dialect of Nepali. The novel is set in recent times and centres upon the central character's relationship with his father, who lies dying in a hospital bed.[4]
He published his second novel, Phirphire in 2016.[5]
His first novel, Karnali Blues was translated into English by Prof. Michael J. Hutt with same title and was published in 2021 by Penguin Books.[1] His third novel Eklo was released in December 2022.[6]
Works
edit- Rara Jalepachi (2004, Gazal collection)
- Hazarau Prithvi Hazarau Aakash (Poetry collection)
- Buddhisagar ka Kabita (2007, Poetry collection)
- Karnali Blues (2010, Novel)
- Phirphire (2015, Novel)
- Prerana and Lal Peela (2019, Children's book)
- Eklo (2022)
- Usle Diyko Umer (2023)
Awards
edit| Year | Category | Result |
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| 2001 | Rastriya Kavita Pratiyogita (National Poem Competition) | Won |
| 2003 | Rastriya Kavita Mahotsav (National Poem Ceremony) | Won |
| 2010 | Rastriya Pratibha Puraskar (National Talent Award) from Nepal Government | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b Daiv, Yash. "'Karnali Blues': This novel from Nepal tells a tender story of a father seen through his son's eyes". Scroll.in. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "The skilful storyteller". The Kathmandu Post. 7 March 2016. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ Lamichhane, Jagannath (11 September 2010). "Nepal opens a new chapter in publishing". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 16 September 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ "La.Lit, a Literary Magazine, Launches Third Print Volume at City Museum of Kathmandu". HuffPost. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ "Buddhisagar's Phirphire launched". Himalayantimes. 24 January 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "'A writer always needs to be a good reader'". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 15 November 2022.