Born in Kachide, Dhankuta District, with cerebral palsy
Jhamak Ghimire
झमक घिमिरे
Also known as Jhamak Kumari Ghimire
Writer who composes with her left foot, and the first disabled woman to win the Madan Puraskar
Currently Columnist, Kantipur
About
Jhamak Ghimire has lived with cerebral palsy since birth. She cannot speak or use her hands. Instead, she writes by holding a pen with her left foot.
She has no formal academic qualifications. Despite this, she has produced hundreds of poems, stories, and essays. In 2010, she became the first disabled woman to win the Madan Puraskar, Nepal’s most prestigious literary award. She won it for her autobiography, Jiwan Kada Ki Phool.
She continues to write as a columnist for the Kantipur daily newspaper. Many people see her as an inspiring figure in Nepali literature.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1980-07-04
- Birthplace
- Kachide, Dhankuta District, Nepal
- Profession
- Writer, Poet, Columnist
- Current role
- Columnist, Kantipur
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Current roles
Columnist
Kantipur
Career & life timeline
- 1980-07-04
- 2010
Published her autobiography Jiwan Kada Ki Phool (Is Life a Thorn or Flower), winning the Madan Puraskar
Achievements
First disabled woman to win the Madan Puraskar
2010For her autobiography Jiwan Kada Ki Phool
Awards & honours
Madan Puraskar
Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar
Kabita Ram Bal Sahitya Prativa Puraskar
Aswikrit Bichar Sahitya Puraskar
Last updated: 2026-09-06