Madan Krishna Shrestha


Madan Krishna Shrestha is a Nepalese actor, comedian and singer. He is one of the most successful and respected comedians in the Nepalese entertainment industry. He is well known for his method acting. He is one of the comedy duo, "MaHa Jodi", the other one being Hari Bansha Acharya. He also performs on stage most of the time with his partner, Hari Bansha Acharya. He has been suffering from Parkinson's disease.

Family

Madan Krishna Shrestha was born on 19 April 1950. His mother, Laxmi Devi Shrestha, died during his childhood and was the reason for his seriousness. He and his wife live in Dhobidhara, Kathmandu, Nepal, and he has a son and a daughter both of whom reside in the United States.

Education

He received his primary education from the Montessori school, J.P. school, and Padmadev School. He passed SLC from Shanti Nikunja School and then he did his I.Com. at Mahendra Ratna Public College and attempted a BA at a private institute. Since he was very much involved in the field of art, he could not make it through his graduation.

MaHa fame

Madan Krishna Shrestha became noted by Nepalese viewers and critics after his performance in Rashtriya Gaijatra Mahotsav in 2032 BS. Before meeting Hari Bansha Acharya, he had contributions in the art for 10 years. The duo has become a hit and has done many comedic dramas and events in all parts of the world. The MaHa Jodi has produced a lot of Drama & Telefilms based on sociopolitical sector of Nepal.

Awards

  1. Gorkha Dakshin Bahu – His Majesty of Government
  2. Jagadamba Shree Award 2047 – Madan Puraskar Guthi
  3. Jaycess Youth Award 1988 – Nepal Jaycess
  4. Rastriya Yuba Gaurav Samman 2054 – Antarrastriya Manch Nepal
  5. Best Comedian 2043 – Lions Club Bishal Bazar
  6. Best Actor 2054 – Abhiyan
  7. Best Director 2048 – Tele Film Award
  8. Best Script Writer
  9. Best Dialogue 2047 – Nepal Video Film Organization
  10. Best Singer 2026 – Prakash Pustakalaya, Jochhen, Kathmandu
  11. Abhiyan Shree Award 2057
  12. Nepal Samman 2057 Nepal Felicitation 2000 – Everest Foundation Nepal
  13. Best Character Artist Award 2056 – Nepal Motion Picture Association
  14. Outstanding Contribution Award 2058 – Nepal Motion Picture Award
  15. Millennium Khyali Juju Award 2057
  16. Hari Tara Award 2052 – Nepal Film Artist Association
  17. Best Dialogue – Nepal Film Artist Association
  18. Best Story Writer – Abhiyan
  19. Appreciation Award 1999 – The Everest Magazine, Toronto, Canada
  20. Lux Movie Award 2003 – The Best Character Artist
  21. Madan Bhandari National Award

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