Pradeep Kumar Rai, professionally known as Byakul Maila, is a Nepalese poet who composed the lyrics of the current Nepalese national anthem Sayaun Thunga Phulka.

Byakul Maila
व्याकुल माइला
Byakul Maila at an interview for Aajako Press (2022)
Born
Pradeep Kumar Rai

(1973-04-07) 7 April 1973 (age 51)
CitizenshipNepali
Occupation(s)Poet, songwriter
Notable workLyricist of national anthem of Nepal.

His writing was selected to be the national anthem of the newly declared Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal on 30 November 2006 out of 1272 submissions. The new national anthem was meant to be representative of the new era in the history of Nepal, after the abolition of monarchy in 2006. Amber Gurung composed music for the song.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "News in Nepal: Fast, Full & Factual". Myrepublica.Com. 2009-05-11. Archived from the original on 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
  2. ^ "MYREPUBLICA.com - News in Nepal: Fast, Full & Factual". Archives.myrepublica.com. 2010-05-22. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
  3. ^ "Byakul Maila's 1st Venture After National Anthem ::". Fursad.com . Archived from the original on 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2013-10-04.