Meghraj Sharma Nepal (Nepali:मेघराज शर्मा नेपाल), popularly known by his pen-name ''Manjul (Nepali मञ्जुल)'' is a Nepalese singer, writer and poet. He was born in Falgun 2003

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(1947 CE) in Bhojpur. His songs and poem deals with the social issues.

Personal life

After completing his school in Bhojpur, Manjul came to

Dharan Dharan ( ne, धरान) a sub-metropolitan city in Sunsari District of Province No. 1, Nepal, which was established as a fourth municipality in the Kingdom in 1958. It is the third most populous city in Eastern Nepal after Biratnagar and It ...

for higher studies where he met the musical group Sangeet Sangh Samuha and began to write lyrics for them. He learnt music from the same group. Manjul received his Bachelor in Arts degree in 1973. In the 1960s, Manjul became part of a musical group called

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as a songwriter as replacement of Ganesh Rashik. He travelled throughout Nepal with the group. The goal of the group was not only to perform, but had a political mission. He became a committed communist worker, traveling from village to village with singer Raamesh, singing songs against Panchayat rule. Manjul later abandoned all cultural work and aimed to work for political parties. He also works as professor of Nepali language at Bishwa Bhasa Campus.

Works

Awards

Some notable awards received by Manjul are listed below: * Ambikadevi Puraskar * Rastriya Prativa Puraskar *

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for ''Mrityu Kabita''

References

{{Nepali literature Nepali-language writers Living people People from Bhojpur District, Nepal 1940s births Sajha Puraskar winners