Prakriti Malla Thakuri is a Nepalese prodigy and writer who is widely acknowledged for crafting the art and essence in improvisation of handwriting and penmanship. She received global acclaim at the age of 16 for her handwriting, which was referred to as the most beautiful handwriting in the world. [1] [2]
Malla rose to prominence and limelight after gaining widespread media attention for her handwriting, which she practiced despite being regarded as one of the children who grew up in the Generation Z with the digital age having the upper hand over manual ways of doing things. [3] In an era, where children and youngsters tend to type rather than write manually, Malla preferred writing by hand. Some experts also revealed that it was rare to see and witness such a captivating beautiful handwriting from Malla especially she herself grew up in the digital technology era. Experts found that people in the digital age tend to be lethargic in writing and are hesitant to practice their handwriting, which in turn may harm their level of creativity and memory power. [4]
Malla developed the talent in handwriting at her alma mater Birendra Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya, where she was adjudged as the student with the “best handwriting” in all Nepal. It was for her school assignment in the handwriting form which she wrote in English that turned her into an internet sensation as her handwriting on paper was viewed by many to be pretty, neat and easily understood by others. [5] [6] She also gained appreciation for her handwritten congratulatory letter to the leadership and citizens of the United Arab Emirates, in which she expressed her gratefulness during the occasion of the 51st Spirit of the Union. [7] She also presented her handwritten letter at the UAE Embassy in Kathmandu during the ceremony. Her presence was assured by the UAE Embassy in Kathmandu who had posted a thanksgiving message on Twitter to Malla for her congratulatory letter addressing to the leadership and citizens of the United Arab Emirates during the occasion of the 51st Spirit of the Union. [8] Her handwriting prowess was also highly appreciated by the Government of Nepal and Nepal Armed Police Force for bringing unique identity into the mix in Nepalese culture and for putting Nepal on the global map in a positive manner.