Saru Bhakta ( ne, सरुभक्त) is the

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of Bhakta Raj Shrestha, a celebrated Nepalese playwright, novelist, songwriter and

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and a winner of

Madan Puraskar The Madan Puraskar ( ne, मदन पुरस्कार) is a literary honor in Nepal which Madan Puraskar Guthi confers annually for an outstanding book in the Nepali language published within the calendar year. It is considered the most pre ...

, one of the most prestigious literary awards in Nepal.

Biography

He was born to Ganesh Bahadur Shrestha and Laxmi Shrestha in Bag Bazaar,

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on 12 manshir 2012 BS. He studied in Gandaki Boarding School, Lamachaur. He completed his SLC level education from Rashtriya Secondary School (then Rashtriya Multiple School). He then received an IA degree from

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, Kathmandu. He received his Bachelor degree from

Prithvi Narayan Campus Prithvi Narayan Campus or P.N. Campus,( ne, पृथ्वीनारायण क्याम्पस) is a public co-educational institution located in the northern part of the Pokhara city and is one of the largest campuses affiliated to th ...

, Pokhra and received Master's degree from

Tribhuvan University Tribhuvan University (TU; ne, त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालय) is a public university located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest university in Nepal. In terms of enrollment, it is t ...

. He started writing around 1978. Many consider his novel

Pagal Basti ''Pagal Basti'' () is a 1991 Nepalese novel written by Saru Bhakta. It was published in 1991 by Sajha Prakashan. It won Nepal's foremost literary award, Madan Puraskar. The story starts with narrator's journey to Ghandruk. Martha, the protagoni ...

, to be a

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. He was also a member of the

Royal Nepal Academy The Nepal Academy ( ne, नेपाल प्रज्ञा–प्रतिष्ठान), formerly known as Royal Nepal Academy ( ne, नेपाल राजकीय प्रज्ञा–प्रतिष्ठान), is an autonomo ...

and the Immediate Past Chancellor of Nepal Music and Drama Academy.

Associated Institutions

:* Founder: Rastriya Bal Prativa Puraskar , Pokhara (National Prize for Children) :* Ex-Chairman: Pokhara Public Library , Pokhara :* Founder: Pokhreli Yuva Sanskritik Pariwar (A cultural organization) :* Founder: Yuva Natak Parivar (Younh dramatic group) :* Founder: Pratibimba Natya Parivar (Dramatic group of Pokhara) :* Co-ordinator: Conservation Poetry Movement (2055 B.S.) :* Member: Nepal Academy :* Chancellor: Nepal Music and Drama Academy

Bibliography

Poetry Collections * Banda Kham Bhitra (2035) * Boksiko Ahwan ra Ghoshanapatra * Kavi, Premi ra Pagal (2050) * Kurup Mashiha (2054) * JyanMaya (2056) * Ka Purush (2057) * Prayogshala Bhitra (2058) * Manabhari Matobhari (2061) * Etar Samaya (2061) * Hajar Buddhsharu (2061) * Jhuma (2061) * Bhedigoth (2063) * Cybercafema Ekdin (2064) * Kholsawari Kholsapari (2065) Plays * Yuddha : Uhi Gas Chamber Bhitra (2037) * Itihas Bhitrako Itihas (2041) * Shishirka Antim Dinharu (2042) * Ithar (2044) * Gaungharka Natakharu (2050) * BalBalikaharuko Naatak (2053) * Asamay Amausam (2054) * Nimabiya (2055) * Ashadhammo Sanantano (2045) * Jasto Dantyakatha (2057) * Sirumarani (2061) * Gauko Katha Yoesto Hunchha Hai (2061) * Sharararthiharu (2063) Fictions * Ek Avinavko Atmakatha (2044) * Chhori Brahmanda (2047) * Pagal Basti (2048 ) * Taruni Kheti (2053) * Yamagal (2054) * Samay Trasadi (2058) * Chulee (2059) * Adhyaro Kotha (2060) * Padarthaharuko Geet (2063) * Pratiganda (2076) Editorial * Saraswat (Pokhareli Pratinidhi Kavita Sangraha, 2047) * Siddhicharanka Jail Sansmaran (2052) * Sangrachayar Kavita Yatra (2053) * Saraswat (Trimonthly Nepali literary magazine, co-editor )

Award and Honor

* International Distabled Year, Best Play(Drama) Award (2038 B.S.) * First Prize Winner, Trivuvan University Literary Competition (2039 B.S.) * Busak Gold Medal, Nepal Jaysees (2039 B.S.) * National Youth Festival, Best Play (Drama) Award (2041 B.S.) * GAA Competition, Best Play Award (2041 B.S.) * National Drama Festival, Royal Nepal Academy, Best Dramatist (2042 B.S.) * Third Prize Winner, National Poetry Festival, Royal Nepal Academy (2035 B.S.) * First Prize Winner, National Poetry Festival, Royal Nepal Academy (2042 B.S.) * Yuva Barsa Moti Puraskar (2043 B.S.) * Gai Jatra Hasya Byangya Mahotsav, Royal Nepal Academy, Sarvottam Byanga Muktakkar (2043 B.S.) * Arohan Samman (2047 B.S.) * Madan Puraskar (2048 B.S.) * Lokendra Sahitya Puraskar (2051 B.S.) * Ratna Shree Award (2052 B.S.) * Nepal Bal Sahitya Puraskar (2054 B.S.) * Siromani Puraskar (2054 B.S.) * Kumudini Kala Sahitya Puraskar (2055 B.S.) * Gopinath Aryal Rangamanch Puraskar (2056 B.S.) * Ganesh-Khilkumari Duwal Prative Puraskar (2056 B.S.) * National Drama Festival, 2056, Best Director and Recommendation Prize but rejected * Ganki Basundhara Puraskar (2057 B.S.) * Parvat Sahitya Samman, (2058 B.S.) * Namaste Musical Honor (2056 B.S.) * Birendra-Aishwarya Medal (2058 B.S.) * Thakali Sewa Samiti (Central) Honor (2057 B.S.) * Prithivi Narayan Campus, FSU Honor (2059 B.S.) *

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Honor (2058 B.S.) * Upanyash Satabarsiki Samman (2060 B.S.) * Shukla Sahitya Puraskar (2061 B.S.) * Dabali Puraskar (2062 B.S.) * Sahitya Kunja Samman, Central Department of Nepali Kirtipur (2062 B.S.) * America-Nepal Society Samman, Washington D.C. (2062 B.S.) * Antarastriya Nepali Sahitya Samman, D.C. Metro Chapter (2062 B.S.) * New York Kala Manch Samman, New York (2062B.S.) * Dhading Sahitya Samaj Samman (2063 B.S.) * Himali Sanskritik Parivar Samman (2065 B.S.) * Himdark Samman (2067 B.S.)

References

External links

Sarubhakta Official Page

Poems of Sarubhakta @ Sanjaal
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