About Chhinnalata
Lived 1923 – 2000 (aged 76–77). Chhinnalata was a Nepali writer.
Ramola Devi Shah, better known as Chhinnalata (; 1923–2000) was a Nepalese writer and poet.
Biography Ramola Devi was born on 15 July 1923 in Thu, Bagh Bazar, Kathmandu, Nepal. In 1983, she established a literary trust, Chhinnalata Geet Puraskar Guthi (CGPG).
Chhinnalata died from paralysis on 4 December 2000 at Bir Hospital.
Marriage and issue In 1948, she married Prince Basundhara of Nepal.
They had one daughter: Jyoti Rajya Lakshmi Devi Singha (b. 1954), who shared a birthday with her father.
Patronages President of the Nepal Women's Literary Association (1980–1982) [Adviser 1983–1985].
Notable published works Interference Interrogation Intuition Spirit of Peace Inner Journey
Honours National honours Ratna Shri Swani Padak [Ratna Shri Swan Medal] (1975)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chhinnalata?
Nepalese writer
When was Chhinnalata born?
Chhinnalata was born in 1923 in Kathmandu, Kingdom of Nepal.
When did Chhinnalata die?
Chhinnalata died on 4 December 2000.
What was Chhinnalata's occupation?
Chhinnalata was a writer.
What nationality was Chhinnalata?
Chhinnalata was Nepali.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chhinnalata. https://biography.guide/chhinnalata/
MLA: "Chhinnalata." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chhinnalata/.
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