Hari Bansha Acharya () is a Nepalese actor, comedian, director, singer and writer. Hari Bansha Acharya widely revered and regarded as the greatest comic comedian of all time in Nepalese Tele and movie industry, is known for Jeevan Sharma. He is one half of the comedy duo Maha Jodi along with fellow artist Madan Krishna Shrestha. He is also known for his portrayal of Arjun in the 1997 patriotic drama film Balidaan. His performance as “Hari Bahadur” in the television series "Madan Bahadur Hari Bahadur" is widely recognized. He also co-wrote and performed in the film Shatru Gate.
Early 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 was named 'Hari Bansha' after the Hari Bansha Purana; his father had the purana recited before his birth in hopes of having a son.
Personal life Hari Bansha Acharya 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
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 Year TitleRole Notes1984BasudevKamal (Role no. 101) 1987SiluNepal Bhasa film 1990Lovi paapi1995RajamatiNepal Bhasa film 1997BalidaanArjunBanned by Former King Gyanendra in 2005 2000Tan Ta Sarai Bigris Ni BadriBadri2003Je Bho Ramrai BhoDirector2016Hasi Deu Ek PheraHari2018Shatru Gate 2019Dal Bhat Tarkari2022Mahapurush 2024Mahajatra 2025Hari Bahadur Ko JuttaBhuthan
Television programs +Program(s)RoleNotesRef.50-50Hari Bansaproduced for NTVSantati Ko LagiInspectorproduced for Reukai216777Ghostproduced for NTVBhakunde Bhootproduced for NTVPandhra GateBaikunthaproduced for NTVDashainBhaireyproduced for NTVChiranjibiChiranjibiproduced for JICARaatMajor Kanchhaproduced for UNDPBanpaleSadhuram Sukumbasiproduced for King Mahendra Trust for Nature ConservationSur BesurSurproduced for MaHa SancharOhho!Panditproduced for BBC and HMG/NepalKantipurWard Chairmanproduced for Kathmandu Metropolitan CityRajmargChyau Kanchhaproduced for Community Health ProgramPaani Paaniproduced for Nepal JayceesWrong NumberKalazarHarbanslalproduced for CECIAshal LogneBirkheyproduced for NFHPLaxmiDayaram Sharmaproduced for Nepal Rastra BankBigyapanSri Kalabar Dev GhaiLaal PurjaDhurbaram Panditproduced for MaHa SancharBose Aandrei BhudikoBose Aandrei BhudikoTike ko Tin MantraTikeyabout condomShristiDhan Prasadproduced for Plan NepalJalpareeeJharana Bahadurproduced for ENFOVirusGokul Prasad Kadaiproduced for FNCCIGold MedalHarbansh KawadiDaanbirPunya PrasadMaHa Chautarivarious rolesabout different conflicts of NepalLeft Right LeftRam Singhproduced for FHIMadan Bahadur Hari BahadurHari Bahadurprogram on informing people about the Constitutional Assembly produced by Maha Sanchar
Theater programs YearTitleRoleNotesRef.YamlokParalysisAnshabandhaCockfightRaddi TokariSapath GrahanAinaLondon AirportWoda Number 34Rastriya Gaun Khane Katha PratiyogitaPicnicAbhibhawakSangeetRemote ControlNepal BandhaPrasna UttarDohori GeetGeetai GeetKaukutiNata205Hoste HainseSaalik (The Statue)2000MaHa Dohari2003Dwitiya Raastriya Gaaun Khaane Pratiyogita2004AbhinandanSharaddhyeMaHa Dohari – 2Kisi Nyaimha MadanmanBahun Bahadur, Newar BahadurNewar Bahadur
Radio programs
Music Songs
Hari Bansha Acharya (album)
Publications Gold Medal — published by Kathmandu Publication Mahasan — published by Sajha Prakashan Neparujinno Kurasito Seuji (Social and Political Life of Nepal) China Harayeko Manchhe (autobiography) Hari Bahadur (novel)
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
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