Born in Kailali District, Nepal
Buddhisagar
बुद्धिसागर
Also known as Buddhi Ram Chapain, Buddhi Sagar
Author of Karnali Blues, described as the most widely read Nepali novel of the past two decades
About
Buddhisagar grew up in Nepal’s mid-western region. He spent his childhood between Kailali and Kalikot districts. He later moved to Kathmandu to study journalism. He worked for Naya Patrika and Nagarik News before he became a full-time writer.
In 2010, he published his first novel, Karnali Blues. It tells the story of a father and son. The story takes place in the locations of his childhood. Many people see it as the most read Nepali novel of the past 20 years. Michael Hutt later translated it into English for Penguin India.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1981-06-02
- Birthplace
- Kailali District, Nepal
- Profession
- Writer, Novelist, Poet, Journalist
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Previous roles
Journalist
Naya Patrika
Journalist
Nagarik News
Education
Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Campus
Journalism
Career & life timeline
- 1981
- 2010
Published his debut novel, Karnali Blues, to widespread acclaim
- 2019
Became an honorary fellow of the University of Iowa's International Writing Program
- 2021
Karnali Blues was published in English translation by Penguin India, distributed across South Asia
Achievements
Honorary Fellow, University of Iowa International Writing Program
2019Karnali Blues described as the most widely read Nepali novel in twenty years
Last updated: 2026-09-06