Ram Krishna Bantawa
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Ram Krishna Bantawa | |
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 Ram Krishna Bantawa | |
| Born | 1 January 1967 |
| Occupation | Author, lyricist |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Notable works | Shrill Mist [Saghan Tuwanlo] Aamalai Chitthi |
| Spouse | Deep Bantawa |
| Children | 1 |
Ram Krishna Bantawa (Nepali:रामकृष्ण वान्तवा) is a Nepalese author, writer and lyricist.[1] He is best known for his novel Saghan Tuwanlo (Nepali:साघन तुवाँलो) (which was translated to English as Shrill Mist), and Aamalai Chitthi.[2]
Bantawa is a diasporic novelist, he has spent the majority of his life in Hong Kong. Most of his books were written while he was outside the country, reflecting a blend of his experiences in Hong Kong while maintaining a deep connection to Nepali culture, traditions, and society.[3][4] He was also invited as Chief Guest under the organization of Charu Sahitya Pratishthan, a book launch and Teej special program among authors from Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur held at Kavya Hall of Hotel Hardik[5][6]
Early life
[edit]Ram Krishna Bantawa was born on 1 January 1967(Nepali: बि.सं. १७ पुष २०२३)[4] as the youngest son to father Pancham Bantawa and mother BhadraSara Bantawa in Khotang District Nepal.
Works
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Saghan Tuwanlo (Nepali:साघन तुवाँलो) is Bantawa's famous Novel published in 2008. His novel focuses on the courage, love and injustice of two womens.[7] The novel spans the period from Nepal's first constitution in 1846 to the murder of King Birendra in 2001.[4] His Novel has been translated to English by Nara Devi Rai as "Shrill Mist".[2]
Bantawa's first novel Kharani(Nepali:खरानी) was published in 1988. Atma (Nepali:आत्मा) followed in 1996, Radha Ram(Nepali:राधा राम) in 1997 and Ama Chhori (Nepali:आमाछोरी[8]) in 1998.[7]
Bhag Ek (Part 1), a book of modern songs, appeared in 1995, followed by Bhag Dui (Part 2) in 1998. His first album, Dhuwa(Nepali:धुवा),was produced in 1998.[9]
Bantawa's drama Ashiskshya ko pratiphal(Nepali:अशिक्ष्या को प्रतिफल ) was published in 1995.
In 1999 his short epic, Mayajaal (Nepali:मायाजाल) a poetry collection[10] was published.[11]
In 2005, Bantawa's folk, contemporary and pop album Aavaa (Nepali:आभा), sung solo by the Nepali singer Abha Mukarung, brought stardom to the singer in Nepal[12] among which Kata Hideko[13] was famous.
Aawaz, an album dedicated to peace, featured Bantawa's lyrics with music composed by Nagendra Shrestha and sung by Bikal Pardhan and Abha Mukarung. Aawaz album included songs like " Kunai Phool jasto Lagyo", "Aawaj Sanga" etc.[14]
In 2019 Bantawa's Novel Aamalai Chitthi (Nepali:आमालाई चिठी) was published. His Novel is being translated to English by Dr. Devi Panthi .[1]
In 2020 During COVID-19 pandemic, Bantawa's Nepali song sung by Nepali singer composer CL Sharma along with Mahesh Silpakar and Suresh Chand was dedicated to all people to fight against the virus.[9][15]
In 2023 Bantawa's Nepali Song 'Hamro Maya', a song dedicated to all the lover's to love their loved one's unconditionally with no boundaries, featured Bantawa's Lyrics composed by Singer-Composer CL Sharma and sung by Mahesh Silpakar and Melina Rai.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Ghimire, Pawan (10 September 2021). "" रामकृष्ण बान्तवाको 'आमालाई चिट्ठी', आध्यात्मदेखि विज्ञानसम्म "". NepalKhoj. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ a b Bhandari, Akhanda (10 June 2010). "दुइतै हातमा लड्डू". Kantipur Publications.
- ^ "परदेशमा बस्दै, घरदेश सम्झिँदै". Annapurna Post. 14 April 2009.
- ^ a b c श्रेष्ठ, शेखरकुमार (28 March 2020). ""पुस्तक समीक्षा: साघना तुवाँलो उपनासमा रामकृष्ण बन्तवा"". साहित्य संग्रहालय. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ साहित्यपोस्ट (2022-08-26). "दुई कृति एकसाथ विमोचित". साहित्यपोस्ट. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ Karki, Kapil (2022-08-26). "नव काव्यिक विधा चारु र टुक्काका दुई पुस्तकको विमोचन". Himalayan Dristi. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ a b "हिमाल खबरपत्रिका | साहित्यमा दलाली". nepalihimal.com. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ Bantawa, Ram Krishna (2001). आमा छोरी [Mother Daughter] (in Nepali). Sunsari: Jagat Bahadur Bantawa, Nepal.
- ^ a b "रामकृष्ण बान्तावाको 'कोभिड–१९ ले सिकाइदियो'". Nepal Khoj. 25 July 2020.
- ^ Bantawa, Jagat (18 August 2006). "रामकृष्ण वान्तवा र उहाँका कृतिहरू". Nepal Khoj.
- ^ Subedi, Hem (4 September 2010). "Ram Krishna Bantawa Kantipur FM Interview Part-02". YouTube.
- ^ Rai, Hemant (8 September 2006). "यो वर्षको उत्कृष्ट गीत एल्बम " आभा "". Sunrise.
- ^ "Kata Hideko - Aava Mukarung | Nisha Adhikari/SantoshGiriSilwal (All Time Hit Nepali Song)". YouTube. 23 September 2019.
- ^ Pradhan, Shiva (23 June 2006). "आवाजसँग संगीतको नाता". Annapurna Post.
- ^ ""आयो कोरोनाको चेतना गीत"". Annapurna. August 2, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
External links
[edit]- List of Ram Krishna Bantawa Books in Tribhuvan University Library
- Ram Krishna Bantawa Book " Shrill Mist"
- Ram Krishna Bantawa RTHK HK Podcast