Suman Pokhrel

Suman Pokhrel
Pokhrel in 2017 in New Delhi
Born (1967-09-21) 21 September 1967
Mills Area, Biratnagar, Nepal
Occupation
  • Poet
  • lyricist
  • translator
  • artist
NationalityNepali
EducationBSc, MBA, BL
Notable works
  • Shoonya Mutuko Dhadkanbhitra
  • Jeevanko Chheubaata
  • Hazaar Aankhaa Yee Aankhaamaa
  • Yajnaseni
Notable awards
RelativesBidhyanath Pokhrel (Paternal grandfather)
Ganesh Prasad Rijal (Maternal grandfather)

Suman Pokhrel (Nepali: सुमन पोखरेल; born 21 September 1967) is a Nepali poet, lyricist, playwright, translator and artist. Universities in Nepal and India have included his poetry in their syllabi.

Pokhrel is the only writer to have received the SAARC Literary Award twice. He received this award in 2013 and 2015. He is recipient of several other national and international literary awards including Shaluk International Literature Award and Asia's Inspiring Poet Award.