Bhupal Rai

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Bhupal Rai (Nepali: भुपाल राई, born December 29, 1960) is a Nepali poet, lyricist, writer, and editor professional who currently serves as the chancellor of Nepal Academy. Rai is known for his advocacy work for Kirati's rights through his writing. His work combines Marxist philosophy and the socio-cultural pragmatism of the indigenous Kirati.^[1][2]

Bhupal Rai was born in Bastim Village of Bhojpur (also known as Maajh Kirat), a hilly district in eastern Nepal.^[2]

After completing high school education, Rai moved to Kathmandu for further study.^{[citation needed]} His first poem was published in the "Chhahara" monthly magazine around 1977, by his elder brother Gopal Chancha.^{[citation needed]} Rai later became a regular columnist in the same magazine, with a satirical column called "Bela ko boli".^[3]

In the 1980s, Rai spent a notable amount of time in songwriting and musical composition, recording several songs as a singer for "Radio Nepal."^{[citation needed]} After the 1990s, he decided to stop singing and concentrate on writing. His poems and songs address themes of racial discrimination, class struggles, and the culture and values of the Kirati people.^{[citation needed]}

In September 2016, he visited Hong Kong at the invitation of the Critics Society.^{[citation needed]}

He has authored 6 books and has worked on various books and magazines.

• Sumnima ko Tasvir (1996)
• Dajai kavita gaau mai chha (2000)
• Pahilo Haraf Sirbandi (1999)
• Simanta Soundarya (2010)^[4]
• Bhumigat Prashna Haru (2012)
• Aago le Janmotsav Manaudaina (2015)

• Best Lyricist in Radio Nepal (1992)
• Best Lyricist "NEFEJ Song" competition (1994)
• Nepali Pratibha Pratisthan Award UK (2015)

• Poems in sahityasangraha.com
• Book Print Edition Kantipur Daily Archived 2016-10-18 at the Wayback Machine
• Article by Hangyug Agyat on Bhupal Rai
• Poet Shrawan Mukarung's article