Ashish Kumar Pradhan's journey from a small
village in Sikkim to becoming a renowned author and
filmmaker is a story of passion, perseverance, and
deep connection to his roots. Born on March 31,
1982, in Rhenock Bazar to Lt. Raghu Kumar
Pradhan, a government servant and respected Nepali
writer, Ashish's early life was marked by the values
of hard work and dedication. Alongside his two
brothers, Sanjiv and Zimker, he grew up in a home
filled with both love and literary inspiration.
Ashish's educational journey led him to a Master’s
degree in History and a B.Ed. His love for the arts
extended beyond writing into filmmaking, where he
produced both Nepali and English-language films
like "Indra Jatra" and "IHI: The Nature Defiance."
However, his passion for storytelling truly came to
life in his written works. After his first book,
Banjhakri: The Mysterious Drum in the Mist, he was
inspired...