Bhupal Rai
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Bhupal Rai | |
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भुपाल राई | |
| Chancellor of Nepal Academy | |
| Appointed by | Minister of Culture and Civil Aviation |
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| Born | December 29, 1960 Bastim-8, Bhojpur district, Nepal |
| Citizenship | Nepalese |
| Spouse | Jas Rani Rai |
| Children | Ridum Rai |
| Occupation | Poet |
Bhupal Rai (Nepali: भूपाल राई) is a poet, lyricist, writer and editor. He is currently the chancellor of Nepal Academy. He has voiced the rights of the marginalized people through his writings. His writings blend Marxist philosophy and socio-cultural pragmatism of the indigenous Kirati.[1]
About his life and career
[edit]Bhupal Rai was born in Bastim Village of Bhojpur (also known as Maajh Kirat), the eastern hilly district of Nepal.[2]
After his high school education, he moved to Kathmandu for higher studies. His first poem was published in "Chhahara" monthly magazine around 1977, a magazine published by his elder brother Gopal Chhanchha. Bhupal later became a regular columnist in "Chhahara" monthly magazine, with a satirical column called "Bela ko boli".
Rai dedicated some time to songwriting and musical composition in the 1980s, recording several songs as a singer for "Radio Nepal." After the 1990s, he decided to stop singing and concentrate on writing. His poems and songs tackle themes of racial discrimination, class struggles, and the culture and values of the Kirat people.
In September 2016, he visited Hong Kong after receiving an invitation from the Critics Society.
Published Books
[edit]He has authored 6 books and compiled and edited numerous books and magazines.
- Sumnima ko Tasvir (1996)
- Dajai kavita gaau mai chha (2000)
- Pahilo Haraf Sirbandi (1999)
- Simanta Soundarya (2010)[3]
- Bhumigat Prashna Haru (2012)
- Aago le Janmotsav Manaudaina (2015)
Awards
[edit]- Best Lyricist in Radio Nepal (1992)
- 1st Runner UP in the "Nepal Academy National Poem" competition (1993)
- Best Lyricist "NEFEJ Song" competition (1994)
- Curriculum Song Award by "Curriculum Development Center" (1995)
- Nepali Pratibha Pratisthan Award UK (2015)
References
[edit]- ^ "Melancholy lyricist with vision: Bhupal Rai". República (Nepalese newspaper) myrepublica.com.
- ^ "भूपाल राई". Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
- ^ "Aesthetics of Margin".