Bhimsen Ko Antya (Nepali: भीमसेनको अन्त्य, lit. 'Fall of Bhimsen') is a Nepali play by Balkrishna Sama.[1][2] It was published in 1972 by Sajha Prakashan. Sama is considered as one of the most foremost Nepalese playwright. He was awarded with the title Natya Siromani (Crest jewel of playwright).[3] He received the prestigious Sajha Puraskar for this work.[4]
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Author | Balkrishna Sama |
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Original title | भीमसेनको अन्त्य |
Language | Nepali |
Subject | Bhimsen Thapa's fall |
Genre | Historical play |
Published | 1972 |
Publisher | Sajha Prakashan |
Publication place | Nepal |
Media type | |
Pages | 128 |
ISBN | 9789993326076 |
Synopsis
editThe play is divided into eight acts. The book is based on the later life of the first prime minister of modern Nepal, Bhimsen Thapa. The end days of Thapa consisted of lots of struggle. He was falsely imprisoned by various conspiracies by the other courtiers in the Durbar.[5]
Reception
editThe book was awarded with the Sajha Puraskar for 2029 BS (c. 1972-1973).[6] The award is given every year to the best book published by the publication within that year. It was the first play to win the award.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Artists commemorate playwright Sama". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- ^ "नेपाली समालोचनाको एक अतुलनीय प्राप्ती". Sajha Bisaunee (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- ^ "Natya Siromani remembered". himalayantimes. 2017-02-07. Retrieved 2021-12-11.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "यो अन्त्य होइन निस्सीम !". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- ^ "नाटककार समको नारीसम्बन्धी दृष्टिकोण | लीला लुइटेल". www.samakalinsahitya.com. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- ^ "Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya". www.madanpuraskar.org. Retrieved 2021-12-11.