Born in Nhuchhen Galli, Kathmandu
Krishna Chandra Singh Pradhan
Deceasedकृष्णचन्द्रसिंह प्रधान
Prominent Nepali literary critic and essayist, winner of the Madan Puraskar and two-time Sajha Puraskar
About
Krishna Chandra Singh Pradhan built a distinguished career. He became one of Nepal’s leading literary critics and essayists. He worked across essay collections, poetry, literary criticism, and memoir.
In 1958, he wrote a critical study of the poet Kedar Man Vyathit, called Kavi Vyathit ra Kavya Sadhana. This work won him the Madan Puraskar. He went on to win the Sajha Puraskar twice. His career left a lasting mark on Nepali literary criticism.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1925-07-26
- Birthplace
- Nhuchhen Galli, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Profession
- Writer, Literary critic, Essayist
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 2010-06-29
Career & life timeline
- 1925-07-26
- 1958
Won the Madan Puraskar for his literary criticism Kavi Vyathit ra Kavya Sadhana
- 2010-06-29
Died in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, at age 84
Achievements
Madan Puraskar
1958For Kavi Vyathit ra Kavya Sadhana, a literary criticism of poet Kedar Man Vyathit
Sajha Puraskar
Won twice over his career
Awards & honours
Madan Puraskar
Sajha Puraskar
Uttam Puraskar
Last updated: 2026-09-06