Meghraj Sharma Nepal
{{Short description|Nepali singer and writer}}
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| name = Meghraj Sharma Nepal
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| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1947}}
| birth_place = Bhojpur, Nepal
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| occupation = Poet, singer, politician
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Meghraj Sharma Nepal (Nepali:मेघराज शर्मा नेपाल), popularly known by his pen-name Manjul (Nepali मञ्जुल) is a Nepalese singer, writer and poet. He was born in Falgun 2003 B.S.(1947 CE) in Bhojpur. His songs and poem deals with the social issues.{{Cite web| last = Singh| first = Rishi| title = With the people's poet| work = The Himalayan Times| access-date = 2021-02-03| date = 2006-04-26| url = https://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/with-the-peopleaes-poet}}{{Cite journal| issn = 1045-7909| pages = 67–73| last = Thapa| first = Manjushree| title = Reaching One's Own People, Reaching the World| journal = Manoa| date = 2001}}
Personal life
After completing his school in Bhojpur, Manjul came to Dharan for higher studies where he met the musical group Sangeet Sangh Samuha and began to write lyrics for them. He learnt music from the same group. Manjul received his Bachelor in Arts degree in 1973.
In the 1960s, Manjul became part of a musical group called Ralpha as a songwriter as replacement of Ganesh Rashik. He travelled throughout Nepal with the group. The goal of the group was not only to perform, but had a political mission.
He became a committed communist worker, traveling from village to village with singer Raamesh, singing songs against Panchayat rule. Manjul later abandoned all cultural work and aimed to work for political parties.{{Cite web| title = Manjul with the masses- Nepali Times| access-date = 2021-02-03| url = http://archive.nepalitimes.com/news.php?id=3643}}
He also works as professor of Nepali language at Bishwa Bhasa Campus.
Works
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| Publication year | Title | Genere | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 BS | Sahili moriharu (साहिँली मोरीलाई) | Poem | |
| 2026 BS | Cheku Dolma (छेकु डोल्मा) | Novel | {{Cite web| title = साहित्यकार पारिजातले पछि आफै 'पारिजात राल्फा' लेख्नु भयो: प्राज्ञ मन्जुल (भिडियो)| work = Swadesh Nepal| access-date = 2021-02-03| date = 2018-07-13| url = https://www.swadeshnepal.com/2018/07/21061/}} |
| 2044 BS | Samjhanaka Pailaharu (सम्झनाका पाइलाहरू) | Essay | |
| NA | Manjul ka naya kabitaharu (मञ्जुलका नयाँ कविताहरू) | Poem | |
| 2047 BS | Jane hoina Dai Alapot? (जाने होइन दाइ आलापोट ?) | Essay | |
| 2055 BS | Chokati Kabita (चोकटी कविता) | Poem and Essay | |
| 2055 BS | Siddhicharanharu (सिद्धिचरणहरू) | Poem | |
| 2055 BS | Mirtyu Kabita (मृत्यु कविता) | Poem | |
| 2068 BS | Pahadjasto Batojasto ma (पहाडजस्तो-बाटोजस्तो म) | Biography |
Awards
Some notable awards received by Manjul are listed below:
- Ambikadevi Puraskar {{Cite web| title = साहित्यकार मञ्जुललाई 'अम्बिकादेवी ओली स्मृति साहित्य पुरस्कार'| access-date = 2021-02-03| url = https://ekantipur.com/literature/2018/03/24/152188683827139746.html}}
- Rastriya Prativa Puraskar
- Sajha Puraskar for Mrityu Kabita