Krishna Dharabasi
कृष्ण धरावासी
Born
Krishna Prasad Bhattarai

(1960-07-17) 17 July 1960
Ambarpur, Panchthar
NationalityNepalese
Occupation(s)Writer, novelist
Notable workRadha
Jhola
Spouses
Sita Pokhrel
​
(died 2010)​
    Manju Bimali
    ​
    (m. 2012)​
    Parent(s)Ambika Bhattarai (mother)
    Tikaram Bhattarai (father)
    AwardsMadan Puraskar, 2005

    Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, professionally known as Krishna Dharabasi is a Nepali writer, novelist and literary critic. He has written multiple essays, short stories, poems and novels. He won the Madan Puraskar for his novel Radha in 2005 (2062 BS).[1][2] Jhola, one of his short stories has been adapted into a film of the same title.[3] He is known for using meta-writing style (Leela lekhan) in his fictional works.[4][5]

    Biography

    He was born on 17 July 1960 (2 Shrawan 2017 BS), to father Tikaram Bhattarai and mother Ambika Bhattarai in Ambarpur village of Panchthar district.[6] He is the eldest child and has four sisters and a brother.

    He began his literary career by publishing a poem in Suryodaya weekly newspaper.[7] He worked in Agricultural Development Bank for 25 years. After retiring from his bank job, he dedicated his time for writing. Saranarthi, his debut novel was published in 1991.[8]

    Bibliography

    • Balak Harayeko Suchana (Essays collection,1991)
    • Bishweshwar Prasad Koiralaka Upanyas (Literary criticism)
    • Unmuktika Aawajharu (Poetry collection)
    • Lilalekhan (Literary criticism)
    • Nari Bhitra Testo K Chha Hajur (Essays collection)
    • Uttam Jung Sijapatiko Aalu (Essays collection)
    • Saranarthi (Novel, 1991)
    • Adha Bato (Novel, 2002)
    • Jhola (Short story collection, 2003)
    • Pathakko Adalatma (Essay)
    • Kaanchi Radha (Short epic, 2005)
    • Radha (Novel, 2005)
    • Tesro Aayam ra Bairagi Kainla (Literary criticism)
    • Tapai (Essays collection)
    • Mero Sahitik Yatra ra Madan Purskar (Memoir)
    • Pandulipi (Novel)
    • Tundal (Novel)
    • Aama (Short story collection)
    • Gestapo
    • Lilabodh (Literary criticism)

    Personal life

    His first wife Sita Pokharel died in 2010. He married Manju Bimali in 2012.[9]

    See also

    References

    1. ↑ "Reviews by Nepali critics are dissatisfactory". Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
    2. ↑ "Bookworm babbles: Experimentations bring newness in writing". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
    3. ↑ Subedi, Kamal. "10 Nepali movies you should watch during lockdown". My Republica. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
    4. ↑ "Contemporary Nepali Literature: Fiction — the Short Story / Mukul Dahal | Online Sahitya". www.onlinesahitya.com. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
    5. ↑ "धरावासीको लीला प्रवचन". धरावासीको लीला प्रवचन. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
    6. ↑ "कृष्ण धरावासी – मदन पुरस्कार गुठी". guthi.madanpuraskar.org. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
    7. ↑ "मान्छेको जिन्दगी पनि लीला नै हो – १". Harekpal. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
    8. ↑ Republica. "5 things about Krishna Dharabasi". My Republica. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
    9. ↑ "मान्छेको जिन्दगी पनि लीला नै हो – १". Harekpal. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
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