''Meri Bassai'' ( ne, मेरी बास्सै) is a

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. It began in 2006 and still continuing and has become the longest running sitcom in Nepal.

Sitaram Kattel Sitaram Kattel ( ne, सिताराम कट्टेल) popularly known by his serial name ''Dhurmus'' is a Nepalese people, Nepalese scriptwriter, actor, comedian, director and social worker. He was one of the main characters of the Nepa ...

is the script writer, co-director and one of the major actors of the sitcom.

Cast

Main

* Kedar Ghimire as Magne Budho and Chaudhaghare Dada (left ''Meri Bassai'') * Abishkar Rijal as Old man, respect person of Village *

as Dhurmuse, husband of Suntali; Wada Adhyakshya, leader of village; Khadka Ji, husband of Apsara; Khadananda Guru, the guru who sees the future; Muskaan Pasa, who loves Fatauri Budhi; and Aite, husband of Jhumri; and various other characters (left ''Meri Bassai'') * Sunita Gautam Bajgain as Muiya, wife of Magne Budho *

Kunjana Ghimire Kunjana Ghimire ( ne, कुञ्जना घिमिरे), popularly known by her serial name Suntali () is a Nepalese people, Nepalese philanthropist, comedian, actress and a social worker. She is one of the main characters of the Nepali T ...

as Suntali, wife of ''Dhurmush and Jhumri, wife of Aite and Fatauri Budhi, most talkative woman (left ''Meri Bassai'') * Suraj Chapagain as Bandre Narayan , brother of Muyia * Surbir Pandit as Darhi Budho, father of Dhurmush * Surendra K.C. as Mulaa Saag, father of Suntali * Palpasa Dangol as Chamsuri, mother of Suntali

Recurring

* Wilson Bikram Rai as Takme Budha who got

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in World War as Gurkha (left ''Meri Bassai'') * Suman Jyoti Neupane as Lyangre Dada, friend of dhurmus and hanumane (left ''Meri Bassai)'' * Niru Khadka as Thyaas Kumari, sister of Dhurmush * Raju Paudel as Raju Master, brother of Magne Budho (left ''Meri Bassai'') * Marichman Shrestha as Balchhi Dhurbe, Chairman of Fishing Federation (left ''Meri Bassai''){{Cite web , last=Bhandari , first=Pradip , date=2018-09-21 , title=अरुलाई हसाउन निकै सजिलो तर आफू हाँस्न गाह्रो: बल्छी ध्रुबे , url=https://www.newsofnepal.com/2018/09/21/144989/ , url-status=live , access-date=2022-07-22 , website=News of Nepal , language=ne * Goma Guragain as the tree, episode 246 * Ram Chandra Adhikari as Gokte Kaji, the richest person of village *

Sunil Thapa Sunil Thapa ( ne, सुनील थापा) is a leading Nepalese actor who has appeared in Nepali, Bollywood and Bhojpuri films. He started his career with the Bollywood movie ''Ek Duuje Ke Liye''. He is an enigmatic figure in the Nepal ...

as a Sher Singh (Mama) * Ratna Prajapati as Mr. Andrew Bynum * Grady Kepler as Badaray Kancho, the monkey * Anju Thapa as wife of Raju Master (left ''Meri Bassai'') * Debu Baral as Sudurpaschime Saalo * Laxmi Shrestha as Apsara, wife of Khadka Ji * Kamal Mainali as Jwai Narayan * Raja Rajendra Pokharel as Chauraasi Baje or Sushil Koirala, prime minister of

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* Kumar Shrestha as Farsilal who loves Thyas Kumari * Samjhana Acharya as Mudki Samjhana *

Buddhi Tamang Buddhi Tamang ( ne, बुद्धि तामाङ) (born 2 March 1982) is a Nepalese actor and a theatrical performer. He has appeared in numerous Nepali feature films, some music videos, television commercials and print advertisements. ...

as Hanumane * Rajani Gurung as Mangali, wife of Hanumane

Cameo appearance

* Suleman Shankar as Eku (jungle man) (only appeared in some episodes a few years ago) *

Rajesh Hamal Rajesh Hamal ( , born September 6, 1964) is a Nepali film actor (MAHANAYAK). He is regarded as one of the most influential and popular actors in the history of Nepalese cinema. He is popularly known as the "Maha Nayak"(megastar)of the Nepalese ...

as Maha Nayak Rajesh Hamal *

Bhuwan K.C. Bhuwan K.C. ( ne, भुवन केसी; , born: 17 September 1956) is a Nepali actor, director, producer, singer, and politician known for his work in Nepali cinema. He has started career through Radio Nepal as a childhood artist. He was ...

as Bhuwan KC (special appearance) * Sandesh Lamichhane as Batare Kanchha; reporter * Rejina Upreti as Herself *

Rekha Thapa Rekha Thapa ( ne, रेखा थापा) is a Nepalese film actress. She is considered one of the most successful actresses in Nepali cinema. She was a top ten finalist for Miss Nepal in the year 1999. She made her film debut two years later ...

as Herself * Sachin Pariyar as a child who came from Western part of Nepal * Harisha Baniya as Hariya

Plot summary

''Meri Bassai'' revolves around the daily happenings of a small village in a hilly region of

. Generally, Dhurmush (Sitaram Kattel) does some bad act like stealing or deceiving someone. Every time he tries to escape from punishment, however he gets caught at the end and put in prison at Thokthake Prahari Chauki, Kusunde by Himal Ashahi. But somehow he escapes from the jail. He learns the lesson from his act, but continues to his next crime. His wife Suntali (Kunjana Ghimire) and his father tell him not to continue such crime but it makes no differnece to him. Suntali is also the most talkative person in the village. Magne Budho ( Kedar Ghimire) always borrows things from villagers. He does not have front teeth and always says "aile lattale dera bariko patama puryaidinxu." Muiyya is the wife of Magne Budha, and Bandre is his brother-in-law. Balxi Dhurbe is the fisher and head of fishing. Mulako saag and Chamsuri are the parents of Suntali. The basic story of ''Meri Bassai'' shows the problems and livelihood of rural people of Nepal.

References

External links

Weekly ''Meri Bassai'' recap
Nepalese television sitcoms 2010s Nepalese television series 2000s Nepalese television series