Moon Poudel

Moon Kumar Sharma Poudel, also known as Moon Poudel (Nepali: मुन पौडेल) is a writer of Nepali literature. He is best known for writing satire and ghazals in Nepali language. He was honored with the Bhairab Puraskar in 2080 BS (2023 AD) by the Bhairab Puraskar Guthi for his remarkable five decades of contributions to Nepali satirical essays.

Early Life and Education

Birth and family Background Moon Poudel was born on Bhadra 25, 2012 BS (10 September 1955) in Thahiti, Kathmandu as the eldest son of Kamala and Nilnath Upadhyaya (Poudel). Later, his family moved to Bhagbatipur, a village in the Dhanusha district of Nepal.

Literary Contributions He has published numerous literary articles in the forms of satire, ghazals, drama, and poems, which have appeared in various magazines and newspapers. In addition to Nepali, he has also written in Maithili and Hindi languages.

Books

Gazalotsav (गजलोत्सव) 2053 BS Safalta Ka Tin Mantra (सफलताका तिन मन्त्र) 2055 BS Bhusukkai (भुसुक्कै) 2080 BS (2024 AD)

Awards Bhairab Puraskar 2080