Nayan Raj Pandey | |
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नयनराज पाण्डे | |
Born | Pyukha,
Kathmandu District, Nepal | 9 June 1966
Nationality | Nepalese |
Alma mater | Nepal Law Campus,1991 |
Occupation(s) | Writer, screenwriter |
Notable work | Ular, Loo, Jiyara |
Spouse | Sanu Pandey |
Children | 2 |
Parents |
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Awards | Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar (2074 BS) |
Nayan Raj Pandey ( Nepali: नयनराज पाण्डे) is a Nepali writer and screenwriter. He writes stories and novels, as well as screenplays for Nepali cinema. He is known for his representation of contemporary Nepalese society in his novels, presented in a figurative style. [1] He received the Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar for his autobiographical book Yaar in 2017. [2] [3] Ulaar, Loo, Ghamkiri, and Sallipir are Pandey’s popular novels. [4]
He was born on June ,1966 in Pyukha Tole, Kathmandu to Dilli Raj Pandey a civil servant in Department of Information and Bhagbati Devi Pandey, a housewife. After his father was appointed Headmaster at a school in Nepalgunj, the family moved there where the writer spend most of his childhood. He also obtained his School Leaving Certificate and higher secondary education in Nepalgunj. His father's collection of books and interest in literature piqued his interest towards reading. [5] [6]
He moved to Kathmandu in 1987 to pursue Bachelor of Law degree. He earned his degree from Nepal Law Campus in 1991. After earning his degree, he chose to make his mark through writing. Majority of his works are centered around the socio-economic situation of Nepalgunj and southern plains of Mid-Western region of Nepal. [7]
Pandey has received multiple awards for his contribution to film and literature fields. Some of the awards are:
His autobiographical work, Yaar was shortlisted for Madan Puraskar (2074 BS). [10]
He is married to Sanu Pandey and has two sons. [11]