Iconic ballad Rajamati inspires Sydney’s Jenisha Manandhar to pen her fourth book

Jenisha Manandhar's fourth book 'Rajamati' was launched in Sydney on Sunday, 3 August 2025. Credit: SBS Nepali/Krishna Pokhrel

Sydney-based Nepali writer Jenisa Manandhar launched her fourth book, “Rajmati,” on Sunday, August 3. She shared her experience and inspiration with SBS Nepali on recreating the iconic Newa character.

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