About Ishwor Ballav
Lived 1937 – 2008 (aged 70). Ishwor Ballav was a Nepali poet and lyricist.
Ishwar Ballav (, 11 July 1937 – 22 March 2008) was one of the most influential Nepali poets. He was also a poet of a new dimension–the third dimension–meaning Tesro Ayam in the history of Nepalese literature. He, along with his contemporaries Bairagi Kaila and Indra Bahadur Rai, formed a trio in 1963 in Darjeeling to rethink and evaluate the development of Nepalese literature.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ishwor Ballav?
Nepalese Poet, Writer
When was Ishwor Ballav born?
Ishwor Ballav was born on 11 July 1937 in Kathmandu.
When did Ishwor Ballav die?
Ishwor Ballav died on 22 March 2008 in Kathmandu.
What was Ishwor Ballav's occupation?
Ishwor Ballav was a poet and lyricist.
What nationality was Ishwor Ballav?
Ishwor Ballav was Nepali.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ishwor Ballav. https://biography.guide/ishwor-ballav/
MLA: "Ishwor Ballav." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ishwor-ballav/.
Chicago: "Ishwor Ballav." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ishwor-ballav/.
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