Amar Neupane (Nepali: अमर न्यौपाने) is a Nepalese writer and novelist. He is best known for his Madan Puraskar winning novel, Seto Dharti. He started his writing journey with Paniko Gham, a novel set in Nepalgunj.

Early life

He was born on March 27, 1974 (Chaitra 14, 2034) as a second child to father Eknath Neupane and mother Hari Maya Neupane in Rangeela, Chitwan, Nepal.

Literary career

His first novel Paniko Gham was published in 2066 BS and won the Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar award for 2066 BS. His collection of children's stories Kalilo Man (Young Heart) won the Parijat Balsahitya Pandulipi Purashkar award. His novel Seto Dharti won the Madan Puraskar—the greatest award in Nepalese literature—and also the Ramraj Panta Smriti Purashkar award. His novel Karodaun Kasturi is based on the story of what Nepali comedian Hari Bansha Acharya would have become if he hadn't recognized his talent as a comedian.

Bibliography

BooksYearTypeAwards
Paniko Gham (Sun of the water)2010NovelPadmashree Sahitya Puraskar
Kalilo Man (The Young Heart)Chlldren's storiesParijat Balsahitya Pandulipi Purashkar
Seto Dharti (The White Earth)2012NovelMadan Puraskar Ramraj Panta Smriti Purashkar award
Karodaun Kasturi (Millions of Musk Deers)2015Novel
Gulabi Umer (Pink Years)2019Novel

See also