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Hari Bansha Acharya
Hari Bansha Acharya () 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 contributin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathmandu
Kathmandu () is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley. As per the 2021 Nepal census, it has a population of 845,767 residing in 105,649 households, with approximately 4 million people in the surrounding metropolitan area. The city stands at an elevation of 4,344 feet (1,324 metres) above sea level. Recognized as one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, Kathmandu's history dates back to the 2nd century AD. Historically known as the ''Nepal Mandala'', the valley has been the cultural and political hub for the Newar people, a significant Civilization, urban civilization in the Himalayas, Himalayan region. Kathmandu served as the royal capital of the Kingdom of Nepal and is home to numerous palaces, temples, and gardens reflecting its rich heritage. Since 1985, it has hosted the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Today, Kathmandu remains the epice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaijatra
Gai Jatra (), also known by its endonym Sa Paru (Nepal Bhasa: ), is a Nepalese festival celebrated mainly in the Kathmandu valley by the Newar people. The festival is celebrated in honour of their immediate relatives who have died during the previous year. Various groups of children dressed up as cows and in other religious drags are organized throughout various cities. It is generally celebrated in the month of Bhadra (August/September). The date is set according to the lunar Nepal Samabat calendar and falls on the first day of the dark fortnight of the month of Gunla. Origin Gai Jatra was started by King Pratap Malla during his reign from 1641 to 1671 AD. His teenage son Chakravartendra Malla died an untimely death and the queen grieved the loss of her son. King Pratap Malla started this tradition to help ascend his son to the next life and cheer the grieving queen and families of those whose loved ones had died. Etymology The festival is Sa Paru in Nepal Bhasa. In Nepa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Trust For Nature Conservation
The National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), (), previously known as the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation (), is a Nepalese Quango, autonomous and not-for-profit organization working in the field of nature conservation. The Trust works on nature and biodiversity conservation, clean energy and climate change, as well as cultural heritage protection, ecotourism, and sustainable development through active engagement of local communities. History NTNC was established in 1982 as an autonomous, not-for-profit organization by a Legislative Act of Nepal. The founding member-secretary was Dr. Hemanta Raj Mishra. Dr. Mishra played a key role on bringing international donors to support the Trust. He was member secretary from 1982 to 1992. Activities NTNC's mission is to conserve nature and natural resources in Nepal while meeting the needs of the people in sustainable way. Geographically, the Trust activities have spread from the sub-tropical plains of Chitwan Distr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorkhapatra
''Gorkhapatra'' () is the oldest Nepali language state-owned national daily newspaper of Nepal. It was started as a weekly newspaper in May 1901 and became a daily newspaper in 1961. It is managed by the Gorkhapatra Sansthan. ''The Rising Nepal'' is an English-language sister newspaper of ''Gorkhapatra''. It is the sixth oldest newspaper in continuous publication in South Asia and the oldest in Nepal. ''Gorkha Bharat Jiba''n, edited by Motiram Bhatta was published in Varanasi in 1886, is considered the first Nepali language newsmagazine ever published. ''Gorkhapatra'' is the second Nepali-language newspaper to be published in Nepal, after ''Sudha Sagar''. Name and etymology The name of the newspaper is made of up two words— ''Gorkha'' and ''Patra''. Gorkha was the erstwhile name of Nepal and was used interchangeably. The erstwhile Kingdom of Nepal was also known as Kingdom of Gorkha and Nepali language was known as Gorkhali language. ''Patra'' in Nepali translates to a ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahajatra
''Mahajatra'' () is a 2024 Nepali comedy film written and directed by Pradip Bhattarai under the banner of Shatkon Arts. Produced by Max Dipesh Khatri, Yagyashwor Poudel, and Rabindra Singh Baniya, it was released on March 22, 2024. The film stars Hari Bansha Acharya, Bipin Karki, Rabindra Singh Baniya, Rabindra Jha, and Barsha Raut. It is the sequel to the 2019 film, '' Jatrai Jatra''. The film was released in forty countries. Cast * Hari Bansha Acharya as Punya Prasad * Bipin Karki as Phadindra Timsina / Pharen * Rabindra Singh Baniya as Joyesh * Rabindra Jha as Munna * Barsha Raut as Sampada * Rajaram Poudel * Arjun Jung Shahi * Shishir Wangdel * Mohan Niraula * Puskar Gurung * Prakash Ghimire * Gaumaya Gurung * Divya Dev as Viral Inspector Khatri * Rajani Gurung * Suman Karki Soundtrack The first song, ''Hamro Jodi,'' was released on January 15, 2024, sung by Ashish Aviral and Ashmita Adhikari. The lyrics were written by Ek Narayan Bhandari. The second son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahapurush (2022 Film)
''Mahapurush'' (; ) is a 2022 Nepali comedy drama film written and directed by Pradip Bhattarai. The film stars Maha Jodi (Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya), along with Gauri Malla, Rabindra Singh Baniya, Rajaram Paudel, Arun Chhetri, and Anjana Baraili. The film is about a widowed father of two sons finds love at an old age and struggles as a society and his own sons disapprove of it. It was released on 28 October 2022, simultaneously in Nepal, United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, and the Middle East countries. The film promoted with Mofasal Bhraman around 8 cities that includes Birtamode, Itahari, Biratnagar, Hetauda, Narayangarh, Butwal, and Pokhara. The film also conducted Deusi-bhailo programs on the streets of Baneshwor, Kathmandu. The promotional event of the film was managed by Nepal Diaries. The film met with positive response from audience with praise directed towards performance of the cast, social message, background scor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shatru Gate
''Shatru Gate'' ( Nepali: शत्रु गते) is a 2018 Nepalese drama comedy film, directed by Pradip Bhattarai and written by Deepak Raj Giri, Pradeep Bhattari and Hari Bansha Acharya. The film is produced by Deepak Raj Giri, Deepa Shree Niraula, Narendra Kansakar and Shivahari Poudel under the banner of MaHa Sanchar. The film stars ensemble cast of Madan Krishna Shrestha, Hari Bansha Acharya, Deepak Raj Giri, Deepa Shree Niraula, Priyanka Karki, Paul Shah, Aanchal Sharma in lead role. The film was released on 23 March 2018 with mixed response from critics but positive response from audience. The film became an "All Time Blockbuster" at the box office with gross of over रु 12 Crore making it the 9th highest-grossing Nepali film in Nepal. Plot Suraj (Paul Shah) and Sandhya ( Aanchal Sharma) are deeply in love and are about to marry. Suraj's father (Hari Bansha Acharya) does not want his son to marry a corrupt politician's daughter. Both of their lives change ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Je Bho Ramrai Bho
Je Bho Ramrai Bho ( Nepali:जे भो राम्रै भो) is a 2003 Nepali film written and directed by Hari Bansha Acharya. Cast * Hari Bansha Acharya ... Nabin/Rabin * Rajesh Hamal... Shambhu * Jal Shah ... Nabina * Madan Krishna Shrestha See also *Cinema of Nepal *List of Nepalese films Despite its short history, the Nepali movie industry has its own place in the cultural heritage of Nepal. Nepalese films or Nepalese cinema refers to films made in Nepali language within Nepal and beyond. Most Nepalese films are narrative and wer ... External links * * 2003 films Nepalese action films 2000s Nepali-language films 2003 action films Films shot in Kathmandu {{Nepal-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyanendra Of Nepal
Gyanendra Shah (born 7 July 1947) is the final monarch of Nepal, ruled from 2001 until 2008, when the monarchy was overthrown. He briefly held the throne as a child between 1950 and 1951, when his grandfather Tribhuvan and his family fled to India for political reasons. His second reign, which began following the 2001 Nepalese royal massacre, was characterised by constitutional upheaval. His brother, King Birendra, established a constitutional monarchy and delegated policy to a representative government. During Gyanendra's reign, the growing insurgency of the Nepalese Civil War disrupted representative elections. Following several election delays, Gyanendra suspended the constitution and assumed direct authority in February 2005, claiming that it was a temporary measure to suppress the Maoist insurgency after civil governments failed to do so. In April 2006, despite widespread opposition, he restored Nepal's previous parliament. He was deposed two years later by the first sessi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rising Nepal
''The Rising Nepal'' is a Nepalese government-owned daily newspaper published by the Gorkhapatra Sansthan. It is a major English-language daily in Nepal. It is a sister publication of the Nepali-language '' Gorkhapatra'', the oldest national daily newspaper of Nepal. Bhimsen Thapaliya is the current Editor-in-Chief of The Rising Nepal national daily. History ''The Rising Nepal'' was established on 16 December 1965 (1 Poush 2022 BS) by the then Panchayat Government. Barun Shumsher Rana served as the founding chief editor. The newspaper was priced at 15 paisa. The launching copy of the newspaper was discovered in 2021 in the archives of Krishna Bhakta Shrestha, one of the founding reporters. It was handed over to Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya for archiving. The historical first copy also contains a signature of the then Crown Prince of Nepal Birendra Shah. References Daily newspapers published in Nepal 1965 establishments in Nepal State media {{Nepal-culture-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajamati
''Rājamati'' () is a 1995 Nepali film made in Nepal Bhasa. The first Nepal Bhasa movie is '' Silu'', released in 1987. ''Rajamati'' is about a luckless Newar girl named Rajamati from Kathmandu who gets involved in a series of failed relationships. The story is based on a 200-year-old ballad popular in Newar society. Rajamati was born at Taha Nani in Itum Baha, a historical and sacred neighborhood in central Kathmandu. Cast *Hisila Maharjan as Rajamati Shakya *Shree Krishna Shrestha as Ratna *Maniraj Lawot *Madan Krishna Shrestha as Taremam Shakya (Rajamati's father) *Hari Bansha Acharya *Ganesh Ram Lachhi * Subhadra Adhikari as Ratna's mother *Rajendra Khadgi as Chikacha The song The song " Rajamati" is one of the most popular songs of the Newars. It also gained fame because it was played by a guard of honor during the state visit of Prime Minister Jung Bahadur to England in 1850.Lienhard, Siegfried (1992). ''Songs of Nepal: An Anthology of Nevar Folksongs and Hymns.'' New Delh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newar Language
Newar (; , ) is a Sino-Tibetan languages, Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Newar people, the indigenous inhabitants of Nepal Mandala, which consists of the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding regions in Nepal. The language is known officially in Nepal as Nepal Bhasa, a name that has been historically used for the language. The term "Newari" is also used to refer to the language, although the Indic ''-i'' suffix is considered inappropriate by some Newar speakers. The language served as the official language of Nepal during the Malla dynasty (Nepal), Malla dynasty since the 14th century till the end of dynasty in 1769 during which the language was referred as "Nepal Bhasa", a term which literally means "Nepalese Language". However, the language is not the same as Nepali language, Nepali, an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language and the current official language of Nepal, which only got the name Nepali in the 1930s. Newar literature, Literature in Newar is one of the oldest i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
