Kathmandu, Famous choreographer Sandeep Bhujel, who has given platform to 17 years of dedicated art journey, rhythm of thousands of steps, and countless dreams, was honoured with the highest honour of Nepali dance direction, ‘National Dance Direction Award – 2081’.
This award is not just an ordinary award, but a symbol of dedication, creativity and cultural heritage towards Nepali dance – which has been dedicated to a true dance warrior like Sandeep Bhujel.
This historic honour was given by the lotus hands of National Assembly Speaker Honorable Narayan Prasad Dahal ji in a special ceremony organized at Rashtriya Nachghar, Jamal in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu.
This journey started in the year 2008
When most of the youth are just dreaming, Sandeep Bhujel took a pledge to serve Nepali dance. Choreography was not just a profession for him – it became a vow, a language, and a medium of self-expression.
For 17 years, he trained new talents in various programs across the country and established dance as a strong cultural and creative presentation in beauty pageants held in Nepal, where dance was considered only a means of entertainment. Sandeep Bhujel is the first choreographer from Nepal to do so in this field.
Sandeep Bhujel has choreographed hundreds of national and international events like Mrs. Nepal World, Mrs. Nepal Icon, Mrs. Nepal Tourism, Miss & Mrs. Beautiful Nepal, Nations Got Talent, Little Champions Nepal, National Kids & Teens Superstar, proving that every step presented on stage is not just a dance, but a cultural story The dance performance under Sandeep’s direction was not just entertainment, but a living depiction of Nepaliness, woman power and self-expression.
While accepting the honour, Sandeep said:
This honour is not just mine – it is for all those artists who have made dance their life.
In all the platforms where I have included dance, I have not only presented a performance, but the soul of Nepali culture.
This journey is now going to be even bigger and more responsible.
Now Sandeep Bhujel’s aim is to take Nepali dance to the international stage, provide opportunities to the new generation at the global level, and make dance an integral part of education and personality development.
Giving special thanks to the Programme Management Association Nepal, Sandeep said that such honours provide new energy and inspiration to the artists.
When an artist gets an honour, not just an individual, but the entire culture is honoured.
This achievement of Sandeep is a matter of pride not just for dance, but for Nepali art and culture.
This achievement of Sandeep Bhujel is a proud moment not only for the Nepali dance community but also for the entire Nepali art and culture.
