About Chetan Karki
Lived 1938 – 2021 (aged 82). Chetan Karki was a Nepali poet, songwriter and lyricist.
Chetan Karki (7 November 1938 – 16 May 2021) was a Nepali songwriter and film director. According to Prakash Sayami, Sarki was the first screenwriter of Nepali cinema, having written his first screenplay for Pariwartan. He went on to write stories for more than a hundred Nepali films. He directed Bishwas, Pahilo Prem and Bhumari.
As a writer, Sarki published a poem, a collection of songs, a story and a novel. He also published poetry collections in Hindi and Urdu languages.
Filmography
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Publication +YearTitleRoleRefAatma bechey ko chaina
Death Karki died on 16 May 2021, from COVID-19 at the age of 83.
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Who was Chetan Karki?
Nepali songwriter
When was Chetan Karki born?
Chetan Karki was born on 7 November 1938 in Syangja District.
When did Chetan Karki die?
Chetan Karki died on 16 May 2021.
What was Chetan Karki's occupation?
Chetan Karki was a poet, songwriter and lyricist.
What nationality was Chetan Karki?
Chetan Karki was Nepali.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chetan Karki. https://biography.guide/chetan-karki/
MLA: "Chetan Karki." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chetan-karki/.
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