Hari Bansha Acharya


Hari Bansha Acharya is a Nepalese actor, comedian, 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. He also wrote and performed in the film Shatru Gatey.

Personal life

Hari Bansha Acharya was born on 27 Kartik 2014 BS in Gairidhara, Kathmandu, to father Homanjaya Acharya and mother Ganesh Kumari. He met his first wife, Meera, in 1982. They married 2 years later in 2040 BS. He has two sons, Trilok Acharya and Mohit Acharya. Hari Bansha's first wife Meera Acharya suffered from heart disease, and died in either 2011 or 2012. His second wife is Ramila Parthak. 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 started his career by performing with Hari Prasad Rimal and Jitendra Mahat Avilashi in 2031 BS on Radio Nepal, then the only radio station in Nepal. In 2032, Hari Bansha Acharya joined Rastriya Naach Ghar. He had participated in Gaijatra 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 6 years.
Hari Bansha Acharya has also played in films. Lovipapi, Filim, Rajamati, Silu, Balidaan, Je Bho Ramrai bho, and Tan ta sarhai bigrish 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 Hari Bansha Acharya and Madan Krishna Shrestha starred in 2074 multistarrer comedy-drama Satru Gate whose story was written by Hari Bansha Acharya. The film became an enormous commercial success and is one of the highest grossing Nepali film ever.
Hari Bansha 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

Acharya has been actively associated with television since its early days in Nepal and has appeared in a number of comedy programs.
Songs
Hari Bansha Acharya
Acharya is also a writer by profession. He has written several books based on social sectors, which were awarded various national prizes.