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Bhupal Rai
Born
भुपाल राई

(1960-12-29) December 29, 1960 (age 63)
NationalityNepal Nepalese
Occupation(s)Poet, Writer
SpouseJas Rani Rai
ChildrenRidum Rai(son)

Bhupal Rai (Nepali: भूपाल राई) is a poet, lyricist, writer and editor. He is currently chancellor of Nepal Academy He has voiced for the rights of the marginalised people through his writings. His writings carry the organic essence of the Kirati people and their culture. His writings carry the blend of Marxist philosophy and socio-cultural pragmatism of the indigenous people. [1]

About his life and career

Poet Bhupal Rai was born in Bastim Village of Bhojpur(also known as Maajh Kirat), eastern hilly district of Nepal.[2]

After his high school education, he moved to Kathmandu for higher studies. His literary journey started with the publication of his first poem in "Chhahara" monthly magazine around 1977 AD. The magazine was published by his elder brother Gopal Chhanchha. Bhupal became a regular columnist in that magazine later with a satirical column called "Bela ko boli".

He indulged himself in songwriting and music composition in the 1980s. He also recorded a number of songs as Radio Nepal Singer during that decade. But after the 1990s, he quit singing to focus on writing. He believes that not only in his poems but also in his songs, he has written about racial discrimination, class struggles and Kirat culture and values.[3]

He has made euro tour and recently visited Hong Kong in September 2016 invitation by Critics' Society.[4]

Published Books

He has authored 6 books and compiled and edited numerous books and magazines.

Awards

References

  1. ^ "Melancholy lyricist with vision: Bhupal Rai". República (Nepalese newspaper) myrepublica.com.
  2. ^ "भूपाल राई". Retrieved 2016-11-07.
  3. ^ "हङकङमा भूपाल राईले सुनाए आफ्नो विचार र संघर्षको कहानी". Retrieved 2016-11-07 – via NEWSNEPAL.TV.
  4. ^ "Poetry is forged of sorrows". Hatteri.Com.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Aesthetics of Margin".