Bhupal Rai

Bhupal Rai (; born December 29, 1960) is a Nepali poet, lyricist, writer, editor, and the chancellor of the Nepal Academy. Rai has advocated for the rights of the Kirati people through his writing. His work blends Marxist philosophy with the socio-cultural pragmatism of the indigenous Kirati community. After graduating highschool, he moved to Kathmandu for his higher studies.

Rai began writing as a student. In 1997, he published his first poem, titled "Aama ko Samjhana", in Chhahara Daimashik, a semi-monthly newspaper in Nepal.

Published books

Rai has authored six books, and worked on various publications, which include:

Sumnima Ko Tasveer (1996) Dajai Kavita Gaau Mai Chha (2000) Pahilo Haraf Sirbandi (1999) Simanta Soundarya (2010) Bhumigat Prashna Haru (2012) Aago le Janmotsav Manaudaina (2015)

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