Yaar
Cover page of the book
AuthorNayan Raj Pandey
Original titleयार
CountryNepal
LanguageNepali
GenreAutobiography, Memoir
PublisherFinePrint Publication
Publication date
January 13, 2018
Media typePrint (Hardcover)
Pages240
ISBN9789937665377
Preceded bySallipir 
Followed byJiyara 

Yaar (Nepali: यार, lit. 'friends') is an autobiographical book by Nepali writer Nayan Raj Pandey. It is the first autobiographical work of the writer whose previous books, Loo and Ulaar have been widely popular among Nepali readers.[1] The book was published on January 13, 2018 by FinePrint Publication. The author had been prominent in Nepali literature field for three decades at the time of publication of the book.[2]

Background

The book depicts the journey of the author from his youthful days to being an established Nepali writer. The book chronicles the memories of his days in media and literature. The book is dedicated to his wife and his friends.[3]

Release

The book was launched on the premises of Nepal Academy, Kamaladi and was hosted by Shivani Singh Tharu.[4]

Award

The book won the Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar for the year 2074 BS (2018).[5][6][7] It was also shortlisted for the prestigious Madan Puraskar for the same year.[8][9]

See also

References

  1. ^ Lama, Sonam. "Witnessing transitional phase of Nepali Literature-Nayan Raj Pandey". My City. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  2. ^ "यार– नयनराज पाण्डेको वास्तविक भोगाइ". Setopati. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  3. ^ Sen, Sandeep (2018-01-26). "Nayan Raj Pandey's 'Yaar' garners positive feedback from readers". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  4. ^ Sushant (2018-01-13). "Author Nayan Raj Pandey's first non-fictional work 'Yaar' published". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  5. ^ "Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar to Pandey". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  6. ^ Sansar, Nepali (2018-10-25). "Nepal Announces New Padmashree Awardees | Nepal Literary Awards". Nepali Sansar. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  7. ^ "नयनराज पाण्डेको 'यार'लाई पद्मश्री साहित्य पुरस्कार". Himal Khabar. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  8. ^ "Madan Puraskar Guthi shortlists eight books". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  9. ^ Thapa, Richa (2018-07-12). "Eight books shortlisted for Madan Puraskar". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
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