Renowned novelist Lil Bahadur Kshetri passes away
His death marks the end of an era in Nepali literature, as Indian Nepali writers have expressed.
KATHMANDU: Lil Bahadur Kshetri, a celebrated Nepali novelist and literary figure who was honored with the prestigious Padma Shree award, passed away on Thursday night at his residence in Guwahati at 10:30 PM.
His death marks the end of an era in Nepali literature, as Indian Nepali writers have expressed.
Born in Assam in 1989, Kshetri was widely known for his acclaimed novel Basai.
His literary excellence earned him the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1986 for his work Brahmaputra ko Chheuchhau.
In addition to Basai, he authored numerous works including Atript, Pratidhwaniharoo Bismritiko, Assamma Nepali Bhashako Sahrugahro, and Teen Dashak Bees Abhivyakti, contributing both fictional and non-fictional writings to Nepali literature.
Kshetri’s literary prowess spanned novels, short stories, essays, and critiques, with over fifteen published works.
His significant contributions to Nepali language and literature earned him the Jagadamba Award in 2072.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
His novel Basai was first published in 2014 and was later adapted into a film.
The book has been translated into English by Michael Hutt and Larry Hartzell, while Brahmaputra ko Chheuchhau has been translated into Assamese, Hindi, and Bengali.
Kshetri’s passing leaves a void in the literary world, especially for the Nepali-speaking community, both in India and abroad.
