# Suman Pokhrel

_Nepalese poet, lyricist, playwright, translator and artist_

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Last updated: 2026-10-07

> Suman Pokhrel is a Nepali poet, lyricist, playwright, translator and artist. Universities in Nepal and India have included his poetry in their syllabi.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 21 September 1967 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17150957#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Biratnagar ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17150957#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Nepal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17150957#P27))
- **Occupation:** translator; lyricist; essayist; songwriter; playwright; poet ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17150957#P106))
- **Education:** Tribhuvan University; Adarsha Higher Secondary School; Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17150957#P69))
- **Spouse:** Goma Dhungel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17150957#P26))
- **Awards:** SAARC Literary Award; Shaluk International Literature Award ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17150957#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** sumanpokhrel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17150957#P2002))
- **Facebook:** poet.suman.pokhrel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17150957#P2013))
- **Instagram:** suman.pokhrel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17150957#P2003))
- **YouTube:** UCoQBth3TjWZgaPLNqF7OCeg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17150957#P2397))
- **LinkedIn:** suman-pokhrel-8386bb12 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17150957#P6634))

## Early life and education

- Pokhrel was mentored by his father, who was an engineer by profession and a bibliophile with a keen interest in art and literature. ([nagariknews.com](http://www.nagariknews.com/nagarik-sanibar/story/46121.html))

## Key decisions and achievements

- Additionally, his poetry is being included in university curricula, further solidifying his impact and influence in the literary world. ([kantipurdaily.com](https://www.kantipurdaily.com/koseli/2018/05/26/152730500228431183.html))
- Writers frequently cite his works in their writings, and his poetry is widely shared across social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. ([Grey Sparrow Journal](https://grey-sparrow-press.com/contributors-2/), [asiaawards.org](https://www.asiaawards.org/news/suman-pokhrel-has-bagged-asia's-inspiring-poet-award))

_Cited sentences quoted from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Suman_Pokhrel&oldid=1371568199), CC BY-SA 4.0._

## Questions

**When was Suman Pokhrel born?**  
Suman Pokhrel was born on 21 September 1967 in Biratnagar.

**Where did Suman Pokhrel study?**  
Suman Pokhrel was educated at Tribhuvan University, Adarsha Higher Secondary School, Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus.

## Related

- [Tribhuvan University](https://diginpl.com/places/tribhuvan-university)
- [Biratnagar](https://diginpl.com/places/biratnagar)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Suman Pokhrel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suman_Pokhrel) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): सुमन पोखरेल](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8_%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B2) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q17150957](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17150957) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Suman Pokhrel 00543.jpg by Dhiraj (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Suman_Pokhrel_00543.jpg)
- [Wikipedia (English), revision used for cited facts: Suman Pokhrel](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Suman_Pokhrel&oldid=1371568199) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [nagariknews.com (26 September 2015)](http://www.nagariknews.com/nagarik-sanibar/story/46121.html)
- [kantipurdaily.com: फ्रान्सेली पाखुरामा नेपाली कविता (26 May 2018)](https://www.kantipurdaily.com/koseli/2018/05/26/152730500228431183.html)
- [Grey Sparrow Journal: Contributors Suman Pokhrel (31 January 2024)](https://grey-sparrow-press.com/contributors-2/)
- [asiaawards.org: Suman Pokhrel has Bagged Asia's Inspiring Poet Award (22 October 2023)](https://www.asiaawards.org/news/suman-pokhrel-has-bagged-asia's-inspiring-poet-award)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Suman Pokhrel, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Suman Pokhrel 00543.jpg — Dhiraj, CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Cite this page

"Suman Pokhrel". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/suman-pokhrel. Retrieved 21 October 2026.