Hari Bansha Acharya

Hari Bansha Acharya (Nepali: हरिवंश आचार्य) is a Nepalese actor, comedian, 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. 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.

Hari Bansha Acharya
हरिवंश आचार्य
Born (1957-11-13) 13 November 1957
Kathmandu, Nepal
NationalityNepalese
Other namesHari Bahadur, Bhairey
CitizenshipNepali
OccupationActor, comedian, singer, writer
Spouse(s)
  • Meera Acharya (Deceased).
  • Ramila Pathak (present)
WebsiteOfficial site of MaHa

Personal life

Acharya was born on 27 Kartik 2014 BS (13 November 1957) in Gairidhara, Kathmandu, to father Homanjaya Acharya and mother Ganesh Kumari. He met his first wife, Meera, in 1982.[2] They married 2 years later in 2040 BS. He has two sons, Trilok Acharya and Mohit Acharya. His first wife, Meera Acharya, suffered from heart disease, and died in either 2011 or 2012.[3][2] His second wife is Ramila Parthak.[4] In 2015, Acharya established The Meera Centre, named for his late wife.[5] The centre provides health and educational services with the aim of contributing to the holistic development of children under five years.[6]

Career

Acharya 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, he 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.

Acharya has also played in films. Lovipapi, Filim, Rajamati, Silu, Balidaan, Je Bho Ramrai bho, and Tan 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

Theater programs
  • Yamlok
  • Paralysis
  • Anshabandha
  • Cockfight
  • Raddi Tokari
  • Sapath Grahan
  • Aina
  • Bigyapan (record-breaking drama in Nepal)
  • London Airport
  • Woda Number 34
  • Rastriya Gaun Khane Katha Pratiyogita
  • Shraddh
  • Picnic
  • Abhibhawak
  • Sangeet
  • Remote Control
  • Nepal Bandha
  • Wrong Number
  • Prasna Uttar
  • Dohori Geet
  • Geetai Geet
  • Kaukuti
  • Nata
  • 205
  • Bose Aandrai Bhundiko
  • Hoste Hainse
  • Saalik (The Statue) – 2000
  • MaHa Dohari – 2003
  • Dwitiya Raastriya Gaaun Khaane Pratiyogita – 2004
  • Abhinandan
  • Shraddh
  • MaHa Dohari – 2[7]
  • Kisi Nyaimha Madanman
  • Bahun Bahadur,Newar Bahadur

Television programs

Acharya has been actively associated with television since its early days in Nepal and has appeared in a number of comedy programs.

  • Fifty-Fifty (produced for NTV)
  • Santati (produced for Reukai)
  • 216777 (produced for NTV)
  • Bhakunde Bhoot (produced for NTV)
  • Pandhra Gate (produced for NTV)
  • Dashain (produced for NTV)
  • Chiranjivi (produced for JICA)
  • Raat (produced for UNDP)
  • Banpale (produced for King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation)
  • Sur Besur (produced for MaHa Sanchar)
  • Ohho! (produced for BBC and HMG/Nepal)
  • Kantipur (produced for Kathmandu Metropolitan City)
  • Rajmarg (produced for Community Health Program)
  • Pani (produced for Nepal Jaycees)
  • Kalajar (produced for CECI)
  • Ashal Logne (produced for NFHP)
  • Laxmi (produced for Nepal Rastra Bank)
  • Laal Purja (produced for MaHa Sanchar)
  • Tike ko Tin Mantra (about condom)
  • Shristee (produced for Plan Nepal)
  • Jalpareee (produced for ENFO)
  • Virus (produced for FNCCI)
  • SLC
  • Bigyapan
  • MaHa Chautari (about different conflicts of Nepal)
  • Left Right Left (produced for FHI)
  • Madan Bahadur Hari Bahadur (produced by Maha Sanchar) (program on informing people about the Constitutional Assembly)[7]

Radio programs
  • Vitamin A Program
  • Girls Education – GTZ
  • Leprosy – BBC
  • Chhu Mantar – BBS
  • Mechi Mahakali Express – BBC
  • Rukh Baaje Suga Nati – UNICEF
  • MaHa Adalat / MaHa Chautari (in coordination with Antenna Nepal)[7]

Music

Songs

  • Khokro Sarangi
  • Barabar Timro Mero Maya Barabar
  • Chanchale Chanchale
  • Hamri Aama
  • Jhyaun Jhyaun Jhyaukiri
  • Khanna Ma Ta Arkako Jutho
  • Mayalu Nahos Hajur Risani
  • Sajha Busma
  • Sarangi Retaula

Hari Bansha Acharya (album)

  • Barabar
  • Chanchale
  • Jyaun Jyaun
  • Hamri Aama
  • Hey Rama Rama
  • Jo Jeevan Ko
  • Kina Mero Naam
  • Ma Timro Jeevan Ko

Publications

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

  • Mahasan — published by Sajha Prakashan
  • Neparujinno Kurasito Seuji (Social and Political Life of Nepal)[7]
  • China Harayeko Manchhe (autobiography)[8]
  • Hari Bahadur (novel)

Positions held
  • Ambassador, UN World Food Program Nepal
  • Chairman, Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre
  • 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[9][10]
  • OFA awards[11]
  • Honoured in Hasya Byangya Hijo Aaja Bholi 2070[12]

Further reading
  • Neupane, Amar (2015). Karodaun Kasturi. Kathmandu: Fineprint Books. ISBN 9789937893145.

References
  1. "Hari Bansha Acharya - Senior Actor". pageantnepal.com. 5 February 2018.
  2. Pariyar, Dhurba Satya. "Five reasons why you need to marry: Hari Bansha Acharya". Online Khabar English Edition. Online Khabar. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  3. Acharya, Hari Bansha (5 May 2011). "मेरो जीवनको स्क्रिप्ट" (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 8 May 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  4. "Hari Bansha Acharya – Boss Nepal". Boss Nepal. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  5. Adhikari, Nagendra (21 April 2015). "Hari Bansha initiates child-development project". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  6. "Meera Centre". Childreach Nepal. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  7. , mahasanchar.com. Retrieved 17 December 2011
  8. "चिना हराएको मान्छे - FinePrint". FinePrint. 13 June 2013.
  9. "नेफ्टाले 'कला रत्न उपाधी' मह जोडीलाई प्रदान गर्ने". bisalchautari.com.
  10. "13,000 Nepalese attend NEFTA Awards 2015". The gulf times.
  11. "Hari Bansha Acharya and Madan Krishna Online Filmykhabar Awards". nepal.fm.
  12. "Respect to Maha Jodi by Kiran K.C." 3gsmusic.com.
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