Hari Bansha Acharya

Hari Bansha Acharya () is a Nepali 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.
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. 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. 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.
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.
Television programs.
Acharya has been actively associated with television since its early days in Nepal and has appeared in a number of comedy 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.