# Hari Bansha Acharya

Hari Bansha Acharya (Nepali: हरिवंश आचार्य) is a Nepalese actor, comedian, director, singer and writer. He is known for his method acting. He is one half of the comedy duo MaHa Jodi along with fellow artist Madan Krishna Shrestha. 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. He has two sons, Trilok Acharya and Mohit Acharya. His first wife, Meera Acharya, suffered from heart disease, and died in 2011. He married his second wife Ramila Pathak in 2012. 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 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. 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.
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
### Films

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
* All films are in Nepali language or else noted
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1984 | Basudev | Kamal (Role no. 101) | |
| 1987 | Silu | | Nepal Bhasa film |
| 1990 | Lovi paapi | | |
| 1995 | Rajamati | | Nepal Bhasa film |
| 1997 | Balidaan | Arjun | Banned by Former King Gyanendra in 2005 |
| 2000 | Tan Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri | Badri | |
| 2003 | Je Bho Ramrai Bho | | Director |
| 2016 | Hasi Deu Ek Phera | Hari | |
| 2018 | Shatru Gate | | |
| 2019 | Dal Bhat Tarkari | | |
| 2022 | Mahapurush | | |
| 2024 | Mahajatra | | |

### Television programs

| Program(s) | Role | Notes |
| 50-50 | Hari Bansa | produced for NTV |
| Santati Ko Lagi | Inspector | produced for Reukai |
| 216777 | Ghost | produced for NTV |
| Bhakunde Bhoot | | produced for NTV |
| Pandhra Gate | Baikuntha | produced for NTV |
| Dashain | Bhairey | produced for NTV |
| Chiranjibi | Chiranjibi | produced for JICA |
| Raat | Major Kanchha | produced for UNDP |
| Banpale | Sadhuram Sukumbasi | produced for King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation |
| Sur Besur | Sur | produced for MaHa Sanchar |
| Ohho! | Pandit | produced for BBC and HMG/Nepal |
| Kantipur | Ward Chairman | produced for Kathmandu Metropolitan City |
| Rajmarg | Chyau Kanchha | produced for Community Health Program |
| Paani Paani | | produced for Nepal Jaycees |
| Wrong Number | | |
| Kalazar | Harbanslal | produced for CECI |
| Ashal Logne | Birkhey | produced for NFHP |
| Laxmi | Dayaram Sharma | produced for Nepal Rastra Bank |
| Bigyapan | Sri Kalabar Dev Ghai | |
| Laal Purja | Dhurbaram Pandit | produced for MaHa Sanchar |
| Bose Aandrei Bhudiko | Bose Aandrei Bhudiko | |
| Tike ko Tin Mantra | Tikey | about condom |
| Shristi | Dhan Prasad | produced for Plan Nepal |
| Jalpareee | Jharana Bahadur | produced for ENFO |
| Virus | Gokul Prasad Kadai | produced for FNCCI |
| Gold Medal | Harbansh Kawadi | |
| Daanbir | Punya Prasad | |
| MaHa Chautari | various roles | about different conflicts of Nepal |
| Left Right Left | Ram Singh | produced for FHI |
| Madan Bahadur Hari Bahadur | Hari Bahadur | program on informing people about the Constitutional Assembly produced by Maha Sanchar |

### Theater programs

| Title | Role | Notes |
| Yamlok | | |
| Paralysis | | |
| Anshabandha | | |
| Cockfight | | |
| Raddi Tokari | | |
| Sapath Grahan | | |
| Aina | | |
| London Airport | | |
| Woda Number 34 | | |
| Rastriya Gaun Khane Katha Pratiyogita | | |
| Picnic | | |
| Abhibhawak | | |
| Sangeet | | |
| Remote Control | | |
| Nepal Bandha | | |
| Prasna Uttar | | |
| Dohori Geet | | |
| Geetai Geet | | |
| Kaukuti | | |
| Nata | | |
| 205 | | |
| Hoste Hainse | | |
| Saalik (The Statue) | | 2000 |
| MaHa Dohari | | 2003 |
| Dwitiya Raastriya Gaaun Khaane Pratiyogita | | 2004 |
| Abhinandan | | |
| Sharaddhye | | |
| MaHa Dohari – 2 | | |
| Kisi Nyaimha Madanman | | |
| Bahun Bahadur, Newar Bahadur | Newar Bahadur | |

## 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)

## 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
* Budo Huna Man Chaina
* Karkalo Kokyaula (कर्कलो कोक्याउला)
* Kauli (काउली)
Hari Bansha Acharya (album)
* Barabar
* Chanchale
* Jyaun Jyaun
* Hamri Aama
* Hey Rama Rama
* Jo Jeevan Ko
* Kina Mero Naam
* Ma Timro Jeevan Ko
* Note Note

## Publications

* Gold Medal — published by Kathmandu Publication
* Mahasan — published by Sajha Prakashan
* Neparujinno Kurasito Seuji (Social and Political Life of Nepal)
* China Harayeko Manchhe (autobiography)
* 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
* OFA awards
* Honoured in Hasya Byangya Hijo Aaja Bholi 2070
* Jagadamba Shree Puraskar