Hari Bansha Acharya facts for kids

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हरिवंश आचार्य
Acharya in 2018
Born	(1957-11-13) 13 November 1957 (age 67) Kathmandu, Nepal
Nationality	Nepalese
Other names	Hari Bahadur
Citizenship	Nepalese
Occupation	Actor, comedian, singer, writer
Spouse(s)	Meera Acharya (deceased) Ramila Pathak (current)

Hari Bansha Acharya (Nepali: हरिवंश आचार्य) is a Nepalese actor, comedian, director, singer and writer. He is known for his method acting. He is one half of the comedy duo MaHa Jodi along with fellow comedian Madan Krishna Shrestha. He is known for his performance as Arjun in the 1997 patriotic drama film Balidaan. His performance in the series Madan Bahadur Hari Bahadur as "Hari Bahadur" is well recognized. He also wrote and performed in the film Shatru Gatey.

Personal life

Hari Bansha Acharya was born on 27 Kartik 2014 BS (13 November 1957 AD) in Gairidhara, Kathmandu, to father Homanjaya Acharya and mother Ganesh Kumari. He met his first wife, Meera, in 1982. He has two sons, Trilok Acharya and Mohit Acharya. His first wife, Meera Acharya, suffered from heart disease, and died in 2011. He married his second wife Ramila Pathak in 2012. In 2015, Acharya established The Meera Centre, named for his late wife. The centre provides health and educational services with the aim of contributing to the holistic development of children under five years.

Career

Hari Bansha Acharya (right) with Madan Krishna Shrestha (left).

Acharya performed with Hari Prasad Rimal and Jitendra Mahat Avilashi in 2031 BS (1974 AD) on Radio Nepal, then the only radio station in Nepal. In 2032 BS (1975 AD), he joined Rastriya Naach Ghar. He had participated in Gaijatra Mahotsav in 2034 BS (1977 AD). Before performing with Madan Krishna Shrestha and becoming a part of the MAHA Jodi, he worked in the entertainment field for almost six years.

Acharya has also played in films. Lovipapi, Filim, Rajamati, Silu, Balidaan, Je Bho Ramrai bho, and Tah ta Sarhai Bigris Ni Badri are some of his popular films that were immensely popular in the Nepali film industry. His performance in Balidaan is considered to be his one of the finest performance. Some of his remarkable comedy series like Lal Purja, Pandra Gatay, Bhakunde Bhoot, Series of Hari Bahadur and Madan Bahadur, 50/50, and Dashain ko Chyangra, will be cherished by Nepalese even after many years. After 17 years Acharya and Shrestha starred in 2074 multistarrer comedy-drama Satru Gate whose story was written by Acharya. The film became a commercial success and is one of the highest grossing Nepali film ever.

Acharya and his comedy duo are active in social life and were very much noted for their effort in the April Uprising in Nepal, which dethroned the monarchy. The duo was touted for the Presidency by some spheres of the Nepalese population.

Filmography

Films

Key

Denotes films that have not yet been released

• All films are in Nepali language or else noted

Theater programs

Television programs

Acharya has been actively associated with television since its early days in Nepal and has appeared in a number of comedy programs.

Radio programs

Music

Songs

Hari Bansha Acharya (album)

Positions held

• Ambassador, UN World Food Program Nepal
• Chairman, Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre
• Founder, Jana Andolan Health Relief Fund (established during 2nd People's Movement in 2062–2063 BS)
• Executive Director, MaHa Sanchar, Kathmandu
• Vice President, Kathmandu Model Hospital (PHECT)
• Honorary Life Member, Nepal Association of Victoria Sydney, Australia (20 June 1998)
• Honorary Member, Nepal Film Artist National Association
• Founder board member, Tilganga Eye Centre, Kathmandu
• board member, Spinal Injury Organisation, Kathmandu
• board member, Campion Associates, Kathmandu
• Member, Rotary Club of Tripureshwor, Kathmandu
• Member, Nepal Russia Friendship Society, Kathmandu
• Member, Nepal Music Association, Kathmandu

Awards and honours

• NEFTA awards
• OFA awards
• Honoured in Hasya Byangya Hijo Aaja Bholi 2070

• Jagadamba Shree Puraskar