Krishna Chandra Singh Pradhan

Krishna Chandra Singh Pradhan (; 1925–2010) was a famous litterateur and critic of Nepal. He received the prestigious Madan Puraskar for Kavi Vyathit ra Kavya Sadhana, a literary criticism on Kedar Man Vyathit in 1958.

Early life

He was born on 26 July 1925 (11 Shrawan 1982 BS) to father Surya Prasad Singh Pradhan and mother Maya Devi in Nhuchhen Galli Kathmandu.

Notable works

Essay collections

• Salik
• Anaam Satya
• Bagmati ko Haraf
• Samya Tsunami

Poetry collection

• Bhanjyang Neri

Literary criticism

• Kavi Vyathit ra Kavya Sadhana
• Nepali Upanyas ra Upanyaskar
• Srijanako Serophero
• Kriti ko Awalokan

Memoir

• Napharkine Ti Dinharu
• Jindagi ka Tippaniharu

Awards

Pradhan's literary career has been recognized with prestigious awards like Madan Puraskar, Sajha Puraskar, which he won two times, and Uttam Puraskar.

Personal life

He died on 29 June 2010 (17 Ashar 2067) in Kathmandu. He was survived by his son and two daughters.

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