Born Usha Bhattachan in Nalamukh, Pokhara, to a Thakali family
Usha Sherchan
उषा शेरचन
Also known as Usha Bhattachan
Poet, lyricist, and novelist known for writing on women's issues and among the few Nepali writers addressing LGBTQ themes
About
Usha Sherchan left her hometown of Pokhara for Kathmandu, to pursue further education. Her parents had urged her toward marriage instead, after school. She went on to become a celebrated figure in Nepali literature.
Across three poetry collections, a book of short stories, a novel, and lyrics for five music albums, she has written candidly about women’s bodies, desires, and social constraints, the limits society places on people’s choices. People recognise her as one of the few Nepali writers to portray LGBTQ characters and themes in her fiction.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1955-08-22
- Birthplace
- Nalamukh, Pokhara, Kaski District, Nepal
- Profession
- Poet, Lyricist, Writer, Novelist
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Education
Prithvi Narayan Campus
Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus
Career & life timeline
- 1955-08-22
- 1991
Published her first poetry collection, Najanmeka Asthaharu
- 1999
Published the poetry collection Aksharharuka Shiwirbata
- 2013
Published her short story collection, Tesro Rang
- 2019
Published her novel, Aadhi
Achievements
Over 13 literary awards
Including the Parijat Rastriya Pratibha Puraskar and the Ratnashree Suwarna Padak
Awards & honours
Parijat Rastriya Pratibha Puraskar
Ratnashree Suwarna Padak
Last updated: 2026-09-06