Nayan Raj Pandey Explained

Nayan Raj Pandey
Native Name:नयनराज पाण्डे
Native Name Lang:ne
Birth Date:1966 6, df=y
Birth Place:Pyukha, Kathmandu District, Nepal
Occupation:Writer, screenwriter
Nationality:Nepalese
Notable Works:Ular, Loo, Jiyara
Spouse:Sanu Pandey
Children:2
Alma Mater:Nepal Law Campus,1991
Awards:Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar (2074 BS)

Nayan Raj Pandey (ne|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]

Early life and education

He was born in 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]

Professional life

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 underrepresented and isolated southern plains of Mid-Western region of Nepal.[7]

Notable works

Novels

Short stories collection

Autobiography

Screenplay

Awards

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]

Personal life

He is married to Sanu Pandey and has two sons.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'उलार' उपन्यासको समाजपरक समालोचना – बिन्दु शर्मा . samakalinsahitya.com.
  2. News: Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar to Pandey. 11 September 2018. The Kathmandu Post. 12 September 2018.
  3. News: नयनराज पाण्डेका ५ प्रिय पुस्तक. 6 May 2018. Buddha Air. 24 July 2019.
  4. Web site: Swechcha . Sangita . 2019-11-24 . ‘Our writing quality will be rightly tested only when it reaches the global market’: An interview with writer Nayan Raj Pandey . 2022-12-06 . Global Literature in Libraries Initiative . en.
  5. Web site: Lama. Sonam. Witnessing transitional phase of Nepali Literature-Nayan Raj Pandey. 2021-11-08. My City. en.
  6. Web site: Awecode. Books by Nayan Raj Pandey (नयनराज पाण्डे). 2021-11-08. Thuprai. en.
  7. Web site: Ltd. Thames International College Pvt. Nayan Raj Pandey. 2021-11-08. thamescollege.edu.np. en-gb.
  8. Web site: Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar to Pandey. 2021-11-08. kathmandupost.com. English.
  9. Web site: 13 January 2018. Nayan Raj Pandey's first non-fictional work 'Yaar' published. The Himalayan Times. 18 August 2018.
  10. Web site: Madan Puraskar Guthi shortlists eight books. 2021-11-08. kathmandupost.com. English.
  11. Web site: Sen. Sandeep. 2018-01-26. Nayan Raj Pandey's 'Yaar' garners positive feedback from readers. 2021-11-08. The Himalayan Times. en.

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