Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali Winners List (1954 - 2026)

Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali
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Published Sep 19, 2026 Updated Sep 19, 2026 1 min read
Name Sahitya Akademi Award
Type Literary Awards
Award For Promotion of Literature
Award By Goverment of India
First 1954
Last 2026
Status Active
Country India

About Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali

The award in Nepali recognizes Indian Nepali writers and their contributions to literature, highlighting themes of identity, migration, and cultural belonging.

Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali Winners List

This Winners List features 48 winners of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali, from 1977 to 2025.

Image Year Winner Name Gender Book Name Book Type Language
Prakash Bhattarai 2025
Prakash Bhattarai
male Nepali Paramparik Sanskriti Ra Sabhyata Ko Dukuti Essays Nepali
Yuva Baral 2024
Yuva Baral
male Chhichimira Short Stories Nepali
Judhabir Rana 2023
Judhabir Rana
male Nepali Loksahitya Ra Loksanskritiko Parichaya Essays Nepali
K. B. Nepali 2022
K. B. Nepali
male Saino Drama Nepali
Chabilal Upadhyay 2021
Chabilal Upadhyay
male Usha Anniruddha Epic poetry Nepali
Shankar Dev Dhakal 2020
Shankar Dev Dhakal
male Kirayako kokh novel Nepali
Salon Karthak 2019
Salon Karthak
male Biswa Euta Pallo Gaon Travelogue Nepali
Loknath Upadhyay Chapagain 2018
Loknath Upadhyay Chapagain
male Kino Royeu Upama Short stories Nepali
Bina Hangkhim 2017
Bina Hangkhim
male Kriti Vimarsh Literary criticism Nepali
Gita Upadhyay 2016
Gita Upadhyay
female Janmabhumi Mero Swadesh Novel Nepali
Gupta Pradhan 2015
Gupta Pradhan
male Samayaka Pratibimbaharu Short stories Nepali
Nanda Hangkhim 2014
Nanda Hangkhim
male Satta Grahan Short stories Nepali
Man Bahadur Pradhan 2013
Man Bahadur Pradhan
male Manka Lahar Ra Raharharu Travelogues Nepali
Uday Thulung 2012
Uday Thulung
male Ekantavas Short stories Nepali
Gopi Narayan Pradhan 2010
Gopi Narayan Pradhan
male Akashlay Pani Thawan Khoji Rahechha Poetry Nepali
Samiran Chhetri ‘Priyadarshi’ 2009
Samiran Chhetri ‘Priyadarshi’
male Gairigaonki Chameli Short stories Nepali
Haiman Dad Rai ‘Kirat’ 2008
Haiman Dad Rai ‘Kirat’
male Kehi Namileka Rekhaharu Short stories Nepali
Lakshman Srimal 2007
Lakshman Srimal
male Curfew Plays Nepali
Bhim Dahal 2006
Bhim Dahal
male Droha Novel Nepali
Krishna Singh Moktan 2005
Krishna Singh Moktan
male Jiwan Goreto Ma Novel Nepali
Jas Yonjan ‘Pyasi’ 2004
Jas Yonjan ‘Pyasi’
male Shanti Sandeha Poetry Nepali
Bindya Subba 2003
Bindya Subba
female Athah Novel Nepali
Prem Pradhan 2002
Prem Pradhan
male Udasin Rukhaharu Novel Nepali
Lakhi Devi Sundas 2001
Lakhi Devi Sundas
male Ahat Anubhuti Short stories Nepali
Ramlal Adhikari 2000
Ramlal Adhikari
male Nisansmaran Essays Nepali
Bikram Bir Thapa 1999
Bikram Bir Thapa
male Bishaun Shatabdi Ki Monalisa Short stories Nepali
Man Prasad Subba 1998
Man Prasad Subba
male Adim Basti Poetry Nepali
Mani Prasad Rai 1997
Mani Prasad Rai
male Veer Jatiko Amar Kahani Biographical essays Nepali
Mohan Thakuri 1996
Mohan Thakuri
male Nihshabda Poetry Nepali
Nagendramani Pradhan 1995
Nagendramani Pradhan
male Dr. Parasmani Ko Jiwan Yatra Biography Nepali
Jiwan Namdung 1994
Jiwan Namdung
male Paryavekshan Essays Nepali
Gadul Singh Lama 1993
Gadul Singh Lama
male Mrigatrishna Short stories Nepali
R. P. Lama 1992
R. P. Lama
male Indra Dhanush Essays Nepali
Girmee Sherpa 1991
Girmee Sherpa
male Hypocret Champ-Gurans Ra Anya Kavita Poetry Nepali
Tulsiram Sharma Kashyap 1990
Tulsiram Sharma Kashyap
male Aama Poetry Nepali
Tulsi Bahadur Chhetri 1989
Tulsi Bahadur Chhetri
male Karna-Kunti Epic Nepali
Pushpalal Upadhyaya 1988
Pushpalal Upadhyaya
male Usha Manjari Poetry Nepali
Lil Bahadur Chettri 1987
Lil Bahadur Chettri
male Brahmaputraka Chheu-Chhau Novel Nepali
Sharad Chhetri 1986
Sharad Chhetri
male Chakrabyuha Short stories Nepali
Matsyendra Pradhan 1985
Matsyendra Pradhan
male Neelkantha Novel Nepali
Ramchandra Giri 1984
Ramchandra Giri
male Samaj Darpan Epic Nepali
Indra Sundas 1983
Indra Sundas
male Niyati Novel Nepali
M. M. Gurung 1982
M. M. Gurung
male Binsiyako Sanskriti Essays Nepali
Asit Rai 1981
Asit Rai
male Naya Kshitijko Khoj Novel Nepali
Okima Gwyn 1980
Okima Gwyn
male Sunakhari Novel Nepali
Guman Singh Chamling 1979
Guman Singh Chamling
male Maulo Essays Nepali
Shiva Kumar Rai 1978
Shiva Kumar Rai
male Khahare Short stories Nepali
Indra Bahadur Rai 1977
Indra Bahadur Rai
male Nepali Upanyaska Adharharu Literary criticism Nepali

Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali Award Chart by Gender

This chart groups 48 Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali winners by Gender, across 2 distinct entries — male leads with 46 wins.

Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali Award Chart by Book Type

This chart tracks Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali winners by year from 1977 to 2025, spanning 48 years, with the most wins (1) recorded in 1977.

Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali Award Chart by Language

This chart groups 48 Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali winners by Language, across 1 distinct entry — Nepali leads with 48 wins.

Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali Award FAQs

The Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali covers Sahitya Akademi Award winners recognized for Nepali.

The Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali is part of the Sahitya Akademi Award, a Literary Awards award.

The Sahitya Akademi Award is awarded for Promotion of Literature.

The Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali is presented by Goverment of India.

The Sahitya Akademi Award was first awarded in 1954.

The most recent Sahitya Akademi Award was awarded in 2026.

Yes, the Sahitya Akademi Award is currently active.

The Sahitya Akademi Award in Nepali is associated with India.
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