''Bhimsen Ko Antya'' () is a Nepali play by

Balkrishna Sama Balkrishna Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana or Bala Krishna Sama ( ne, :ne: बालकृष्ण सम, बालकृष्ण सम; 8 February 1903 - 20 June 1981) was a Nepalis, Nepalese dramatist. For his great contributions to Nepali litera ...

. It was published in 1972 by

Sajha Prakashan Sajha Publications ( ne, साझा प्रकाशन, lit=Common Publication, translit=Sajha Prakashan) is the oldest publishing house of Nepal. It was established in 1913 and is funded by the Government of Nepal. Headquartered in Lalitpur ...

. Sama is considered as one of the most foremost Nepalese playwright. He was awarded with the title ''Natya Siromani'' (Crest jewel of playwright). He received the prestigious

Sajha Puraskar Sajha Puraskar () is a literary award given by Sajha Publications. It is presented annually to the best book published by Sajha Publication. History It was established in 1967 and the first award was given to Bhupi Sherchan for his book ''Gh ...

for this work.

Synopsis

The play is divided into eight acts. The book is based on the later life of the first prime minister of modern Nepal,

Bhimsen Thapa Bhimsen Thapa ( ne, भीमसेन थापा (August 1775 – 29 July 1839)) was a Nepalese statesman who served as the ''Mukhtiyar'' (equivalent to prime minister) and de facto ruler of Nepal from 1806 to 1837. He is widely known as the ...

. The end days of Thapa consisted of lots of struggle. He was falsely imprisoned by various conspiracies by the other courtiers in the Durbar.

Reception

The book was awarded with the

for 2029 BS (). The award is given every year to the best book published by the publication within that year. It was the first play to win the award.

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{{1970s-play-stub 1972 plays Nepalese plays Sajha Puraskar-winning works 20th-century Nepalese books Cultural depictions of Bhimsen Thapa Nepali-language books Nepali-language plays

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