‘Dedication, skill and effort’: Kishore Pahadi on half a century in Nepali literature

Litterateur Kishore Pahadi at SBS Melbourne Studios on Friday, 12 September 2025. Credit: SBS Nepali / Dinita Rishal

Kishore Man Shrestha, who goes by his literary name Kishore Pahadi, was recently in Australia. During his visit to SBS Melbourne Studios, SBS Nepali spoke with Pahadi about his childhood, theatre journey and his involvement in Nepali literature, spanning more than half a century. In this second part of the conversation, we discuss his favorite genres, awards and his advice for the new generation of writers.

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Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the talents themselves.

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