Indian Padma Shri winner writer Sanu Lama is no more

Ashad 28, 2082

Kantipur Reporter

Indian Padma Shri winner writer Sanu Lama is no more

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Sanu Lama, a well-known creator of Sikkim, who has been contributing to the field of Nepali literature and music for a long time, has passed away in Siliguri, India.

The 85-year-old Lama died on Saturday morning during treatment. A few days ago, he was admitted to the hospital after getting unwell after getting wet in the water.

Lama was born on June 15, 1939 in Sikkim and his special name is Gadulsingh Lama. However, in literature he was known as Sanu Lama. 

A famous storyteller, poet and translator of Indian Nepali literature, he was an engineer by profession. His  Three collections of stories have been published, Katha Sampad (1971), Jogika (1981) and Mrigatrishna (1993). His works have been translated into English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese and Oriya languages. He won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993 for

Mirgatrishna Katha. His autobiographical novel 'Himalchuli Muntir', travelogue 'Angan Parithir', poetry anthology 'Jehan Bagchha Tista and Rangit', and religious translation works 'Lord Buddha : Life and Philosophy' and 'Guru Padmasambhava'  are published.

Sikkim Bhanu Award, Dr. He was also honored with honors like Showakanti Thegim Memorial Award and Madan Vyakhanmala Award in 2005  The Indian government awarded Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian award, in recognition of literary contributions. 

The composer of popular songs like 'Balapano Angan Tyager...', Lama was a highly respected composer in the Nepali speaking community of Sikkim, Darjeeling, Duwars, Assam and other regions. Sipalu Lama was adept at presenting

words, sounds and emotions in an artistic manner to reveal the feelings of Nepali people's life through his compositions.  

Sukraj Diyali, a writer from Siliguri, said that the death of Lama, who enriched Nepali literature through hundreds of stories, has caused an irreparable loss to Nepali literature. said, "Lama, who became the voice of Nepali consciousness and identity through pen and platform throughout his life, now remains only in memory." 

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