Nepal, Sept. 25 -- Anup Neupane, a theatre artist active for over a decade, has made his mark in Nepal's performing arts scene as both a director and a poet. His experience ranges from acting and voice work to poetry and play direction. He recently made his directorial debut with 'Katha Ek' and has been associated with productions such as 'Sirumarani.'

As a poet, he has performed under the stage name AJ Bob and was among the Top 6 contestants of The Poet Idol, combining his passion for storytelling with a background in stage performance.

In this conversation with the Post's Reeva Khanal, Neupane discusses how reading shapes his creativity, how books have influenced his view of life and art, and why he sees literature, theatre, and poetr...