Hari Bhakta Katuwal
Indian-Nepali poet, writer and songwriter
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Hari Bhakta Katuwal
Indian-Nepali poet, writer and songwriter
Hari Bhakta Katuwal (Nepali: हरिभक्त कटुवाल) was an Indian-Nepali poet, writer and songwriter.
Biography
Hari Bhakta Katuwal was born on 2 July 1935 in Dibrugarh, Assam. In India, he used to write poems under the name Prabasi (transl. Non-resident). He moved to Kathmandu to pursue his writing career after being invited by King Mahendra.
Noted for his writing style, he published many poems including Bhitri Manche Bolna Khojch, Yo Zindagi Khai Ke Zindagi, and Samjhana. He was also addicted to drinking.
He also wrote lyrics that have been sung by Narayan Gopal, Amber Gurung, and Aruna Lama.
Katuwal died on 10 September 1980 in Assam. He was cremated at the banks of the Brahmaputra River in a Hindu ceremony.
Hari Bhakta Katuwal
Indian-Nepali poet, writer and songwriter
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