Hari Bansha Acharya ( ne, हरिवंश आचार्य) is a Nepalese actor, comedian, director, singer and writer. He is known for his

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. He is one half of the comedy duo

MaHa Maha and MAHA may refer to: * Maha (name), an Arabic feminine given name * ''Maha'' (film), a Tamil thriller film * MaHa, Nepali comedy duo, Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya * Maha Music Festival, an annual music festival held on th ...

Jodi along with fellow comedian

Madan Krishna Shrestha Madan Krishna Shrestha ( ne, मदन कृष्ण श्रेष्ठ; ) is a Nepali actor, comedian, writer, singer, song writer, director and producer. He is one of the most successful and respected comedians in the Nepali entertainm ...

. He is known for his performance as Arjun in the 1997 patriotic drama film '' Balidaan''. He has also performed in the series Madan Bahadur Hari Bahadur as "Hari Bahadur". 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

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, 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

Acharya started his career by performing with Hari Prasad Rimal and Jitendra Mahat Avilashi in 2031 BS on

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, then the only radio station in Nepal. In 2032, he joined Rastriya Naach Ghar. He had participated in

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Mahotsav in 2034 BS. Before performing with Madan Krishna Shrestha and becoming a part of the MAHA Jodi, he had worked in the entertainment field alone for 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 one of the finest performance ever in Nepali film history. 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 an enormous 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

*''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)''

Publications

Acharya is also a writer by profession. He has written several books based on social sectors, which were awarded various national prizes. * 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,

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* 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