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Hari Bansha Acharya
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| हरिवंश आचार्य | |
Acharya in 2018
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| Born | 13 November 1957 Kathmandu, Nepal
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| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Other names | Hari Bahadur |
| Citizenship | Nepalese |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, singer, writer |
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Hari Bansha Acharya (Nepali: हरिवंश आचार्य) is a famous Nepalese actor, comedian, director, singer, and writer. He is well-known for his amazing acting style. He is part of a super popular comedy team called MaHa Jodi, working with his friend Madan Krishna Shrestha. Many people remember him as Arjun from the 1997 movie Balidaan. He also played "Hari Bahadur" in the TV show Madan Bahadur Hari Bahadur. Hari Bansha Acharya also wrote and acted in the movie Shatru Gatey.
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About Hari Bansha Acharya's Life
Hari Bansha Acharya was born in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 13, 1957. His parents were Homanjaya Acharya and Ganesh Kumari.
He met his first wife, Meera, in 1982. They had two sons, Trilok and Mohit. Sadly, Meera passed away in 2011 due to heart disease. In 2012, he married his second wife, Ramila Pathak.
In 2015, Acharya started The Meera Centre. He named it after his first wife. This center helps young children. It offers health and education services for kids under five years old.
Hari Bansha Acharya's Career
Hari Bansha Acharya started his career early. In 1974, he performed on Radio Nepal. This was the only radio station in Nepal at that time. In 1975, he joined Rastriya Naach Ghar. This is a national theater.
He worked in entertainment for about six years. Then, he teamed up with Madan Krishna Shrestha. Together, they formed the famous MAHA Jodi.
Acharya has acted in many movies. Some of his popular films include Lovipapi, Filim, Rajamati, Silu, and Balidaan. His acting in Balidaan is considered one of his best. He also starred in Je Bho Ramrai bho and Tah ta Sarhai Bigris Ni Badri.
He is also known for his funny TV shows. These include Lal Purja, Pandra Gatay, Bhakunde Bhoot, and Series of Hari Bahadur and Madan Bahadur. Other popular shows are 50/50 and Dashain ko Chyangra. These shows are still loved by Nepalese people.
In 2017, Acharya and Shrestha starred in Satru Gate. Hari Bansha Acharya wrote the story for this movie. It was a big success and earned a lot of money.
Hari Bansha Acharya and his comedy partner are also active in social work. They played a big part in the April Uprising in Nepal. This event led to the end of the monarchy. Many people even thought they should become the country's leaders.
Movies Hari Bansha Acharya Acted In
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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| 1984 | Basudev | Neer Shah | |
| 1985 | K ghar k dera | ||
| 1987 | Silu | Pradeep Rimal | A film in the Nepal Bhasa |
| 1990 | Lovi paapi | — | |
| 1995 | Rajamati | Neer Shah | A film in the Nepal Bhasa language |
| 1997 | Balidaan | Tulsi Ghimire | Was not allowed to be shown by Former King Gyanendra in 2005 |
| 2000 | Tan Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri | Dayaram Dahal | |
| 2003 | Je Bho Ramrai Bho | Himself | |
| 2018 | Shatru Gate | Pradip Bhattrai | |
| 2019 | Dal Bhat Tarkari | Sudan K.C. | |
| 2022 | Mahapurush | Pradip Bhattrai | |
| 2024 | Mahajatra | Pradip Bhattarai |
Television Shows
| Program(s) | Role | Notes |
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| 50-50 | Hari Bansa | Made for NTV |
| Santati Ko Lagi | Inspector | Made for Reukai |
| 216777 | Ghost | Made for NTV |
| Bhakunde Bhoot | Made for NTV | |
| Pandhra Gate | Baikuntha | Made for NTV |
| Dashain | Bhairey | Made for NTV |
| Chiranjibi | Chiranjibi | Made for JICA |
| Raat | Major Kanchha | Made for UNDP |
| Banpale | Sadhuram Sukumbasi | Made for King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation |
| Sur Besur | Sur | Made for MaHa Sanchar |
| Ohho! | Pandit | Made for BBC and HMG/Nepal |
| Kantipur | Ward Chairman | Made for Kathmandu Metropolitan City |
| Rajmarg | Chyau Kanchha | Made for Community Health Program |
| Paani Paani | Made for Nepal Jaycees | |
| Wrong Number | ||
| Kalazar | Harbanslal | Made for CECI |
| Ashal Logne | Birkhey | Made for NFHP |
| Laxmi | Dayaram Sharma | Made for Nepal Rastra Bank |
| Bigyapan | Sri Kalabar Dev Ghai | |
| Laal Purja | Dhurbaram Pandit | Made for MaHa Sanchar |
| Bose Aandrei Bhudiko | Bose Aandrei Bhudiko | |
| Tike ko Tin Mantra | Tikey | |
| Shristi | Dhan Prasad | Made for Plan Nepal |
| Jalpareee | Jharana Bahadur | Made for ENFO |
| Virus | Gokul Prasad Kadai | Made for FNCCI |
| Gold Medal | Harbansh Kawadi | |
| Daanbir | Punya Prasad | |
| MaHa Chautari | various roles | About different conflicts in Nepal |
| Left Right Left | Ram Singh | Made for FHI |
| Madan Bahadur Hari Bahadur | Hari Bahadur | A program about the Constitutional Assembly, made by Maha Sanchar |
Theater Plays
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| Yamlok | |||
| Paralysis | |||
| Anshabandha | |||
| Cockfight | |||
| Raddi Tokari | |||
| Sapath Grahan | |||
| Aina | |||
| London Airport | |||
| Woda Number 34 | |||
| Rastriya Gaun Khane Katha Pratiyogita | |||
| Picnic | |||
| Abhibhawak | |||
| Sangeet | |||
| Remote Control | |||
| Nepal Bandha | |||
| Prasna Uttar | |||
| Dohori Geet | |||
| Geetai Geet | |||
| Kaukuti | |||
| Nata | |||
| 205 | |||
| Hoste Hainse | |||
| Saalik (The Statue) | 2000 | ||
| MaHa Dohari | 2003 | ||
| Dwitiya Raastriya Gaaun Khaane Pratiyogita | 2004 | ||
| Abhinandan | |||
| Sharaddhye | |||
| MaHa Dohari – 2 | |||
| Kisi Nyaimha Madanman | |||
| Bahun Bahadur, Newar Bahadur | Newar Bahadur |
Radio Programs
- Vitamin A Program
- Girls Education – GTZ
- Leprosy – BBC
- Chhu Mantar – BBS
- Mechi Mahakali Express – BBC
- Rukh Baaje Suga Nati – UNICEF
- MaHa Adalat / MaHa Chautari (with Antenna Nepal)
Music and Songs
Hari Bansha Acharya has also sung many songs.
Songs
- Khokro Sarangi
- Barabar Timro Mero Maya Barabar
- Chanchale Chanchale
- Hamri Aama
- Jhyaun Jhyaun Jhyaukiri
- Khanna Ma Ta Arkako Jutho
- Mayalu Nahos Hajur Risani
- Sajha Busma
- Sarangi Retaula
- Budo Huna Man Chaina
- Karkalo Kokyaula (कर्कलो कोक्याउला)
- Kauli (काउली)
Hari Bansha Acharya (album)
- Barabar
- Chanchale
- Jyaun Jyaun
- Hamri Aama
- Hey Rama Rama
- Jo Jeevan Ko
- Kina Mero Naam
- Ma Timro Jeevan Ko
- Note Note
Awards and Honours
Hari Bansha Acharya has received many awards for his work.
- NEFTA awards
- OFA awards
- Honoured in Hasya Byangya Hijo Aaja Bholi 2070
- Jagadamba Shree Puraskar
