Hari Bansha Acharya
हरिवंश आचार्य
Acharya in 2017
Born (1957-11-13) 13 November 1957 (age 66)
Kathmandu, Nepal
NationalityNepalese
Other namesHari Bahadur
CitizenshipNepalese
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, singer, writer
Spouses
  • Meera Acharya (deceased)
  • Ramila Pathak (current)
WebsiteOfficial site of MaHa

Hari Bansha Acharya (Nepali: हरिवंश आचार्य) is a Nepalese actor, comedian, director, singer and writer. He is known for his method acting.[1] He is one half of the comedy duo MaHa Jodi along with fellow comedian Madan Krishna Shrestha.[2] He is known for his performance as Arjun in the 1997 patriotic drama film Balidaan. His performance in the series Madan Bahadur Hari Bahadur as "Hari Bahadur" is well recognized. 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 Gairidhara, Kathmandu, to father Homanjaya Acharya and mother Ganesh Kumari. He met his first wife, Meera, in 1982.[3] He has two sons, Trilok Acharya and Mohit Acharya. His first wife, Meera Acharya, suffered from heart disease, and died in 2011.[3][4] He married his second wife Ramila Pathak in 2012.[5] In 2015, Acharya established The Meera Centre, named for his late wife.[6] The centre provides health and educational services with the aim of contributing to the holistic development of children under five years.[7]

Career

Hari Bansha Acharya (right) with Madan Krishna Shrestha (left).

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.[8] 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.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

Filmography

Films

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Director Notes Ref(s)
1984 Basudev Neer Shah 1985 [9]
1987 Silu Pradeep Rimal Nepal Bhasa film [a]
1990 Lovi paapi —
1995 Rajamati Neer Shah Nepal Bhasa film [10]
1997 Balidaan Tulsi Ghimire Banned by Former King Gyanendra in 2005 [b]
2000 Tan Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri Dayaram Dahal
2003 Je Bho Ramrai Bho Himself
2018 Shatru Gate Pradip Bhattrai [11]
2019 Dal Bhat Tarkari Sudan K.C.
2022 Mahapurush Pradip Bhattrai [12]
2024 Mahajatra Pradip Bhattarai [13]

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.[citation needed]

Positions held

Awards and honours

Notes

  1. ^ Nepal's first film to be released in NEPAL BHASA
  2. ^ Based on the democracy movement in Nepal during the monarchy

References

  1. ^ "Hari Bansha Acharya - Senior Actor". pageantnepal.com. 5 February 2018.
  2. ^ Luitel, Guna Raj (9 January 2015). "Twice blessed". Nepali Times. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b Pariyar, Dhurba Satya (6 March 2016). "Five reasons why you need to marry: Hari Bansha Acharya". Online Khabar. Archived from the original on 23 May 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  4. ^ आचार्य, हरिवंश (5 May 2011). "मेरो जीवनको स्क्रिप्ट". Nagarik (daily) (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 8 May 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  5. ^ "Retying the knot". Kantipur (daily). 24 June 2012. Archived from the original on 28 June 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  6. ^ Adhikari, Nagendra (21 April 2015). "Hari Bansha initiates child-development project". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Meera Centre". Childreach Nepal. Archived from the original on 21 March 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  8. ^ Wagle Gautam, Usha (4 October 2015). "Up close with Nepal's legendary comedy duo". Gulf Times. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  9. ^ Bartaman, Govinda. "Asafal Yatrako Katha" (PDF). martinchautari.org.np. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 October 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  10. ^ Mishra, Aashish (10 April 2022). "Rajamati Boosts Nepal Bhasa Movement". The Rising Nepal. Archived from the original on 13 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  11. ^ Pant, Shashwat (25 March 2018). "Shatru Gaate Movie Review: High on forced comedy, low on substance". Online Khabar. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  12. ^ Mukhiya, Shiva (4 November 2022). "Mahapurush movie review: Close to reality, yet a failed promise as a work for art". Online Khabar. Archived from the original on 9 November 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  13. ^ "Shooting of Mahajatra begins". The Rising Nepal. Gorkhapatra. 3 November 2023. Archived from the original on 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  14. ^ Niraula, Nischal (23 May 2020). "Happy memories associated with feeling of safety". The Himalayan Times. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  15. ^ a b थापा, अर्घेलो (26 January 2021). "त्यसपछि जन्मियो 'हरिबहादुर'". Khabarhub (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  16. ^ आचार्य, हरिवंश (2013). चिना हराएको मान्छे (in Nepali) (2 ed.). Kathmandu, Nepal: FinePrint. ISBN 978-9937-8666-7-5. OCLC 857929195.
  17. ^ "Beauty of humour". The Kathmandu Post. 24 May 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  18. ^ Wagle Gautam, Usha (28 September 2015). "13,000 Nepalese attend NEFTA Awards 2015". Gulf Times. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021.
  19. ^ Singh, Pradeep (10 June 2013). "Hari Bansha Acharya and Madan Krishna Online Filmykhabar Awards". nepal.fm. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014.

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