Kathmandu:The Nepali Pratibha Pratishthan, UK, is set to present its annual special talent award to lyricist Shivshankar Thapa Magar and its annual talent award to poet and artist Chandra Ranahanchha.
According to National News Agency RSS, the awards will each carry a cash prize of Rs 100,000. Thapa will receive the special talent award, while Ranahanchha will be honored with the talent award. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Kathmandu in December later this year.
Thapa, who was born in Chulivan, Dandagaon, Dhankuta on the 15th of Baishakh 2003 BS, has had a prolific career in songwriting, beginning his endeavors in 2020 BS. After passing the vocal examination by Radio Nepal in 2026 BS, his compositions started being recorded and aired on Radio Nepal by 2028 BS.
Ranahanchha, hailing from Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality-9, Nirmalidanda, Khotang, has been actively involved in literature and art. From a young age, he has shown a keen interest in painting and has contributed significantly to the fields of songwriting, poetry, narrative writing, and screenwriting for films.