Madan Krishna Shrestha | |
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मदन कृष्ण श्रेष्ठ | |
![]() Shrestha in 2017 | |
Born | |
Other names | Madan Bahadur |
Alma mater | Mahendra Ratna Campus |
Occupation(s) | Comedian, writer |
Known for | Maha Jodi |
Spouse |
Yashoda Subedi Shrestha
(m. 1974; died 2018) |
Children |
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Parents |
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Awards | Jagadamba Shree Puraskar |
Madan Krishna Shrestha (Nepali: मदन कृष्ण श्रेष्ठ; ) is a Nepali actor, comedian, writer, singer, song writer, director and producer. He is one of the most successful and respected comedians in the Nepali entertainment industry and was the most popular stage performer of his time.[2][3]
He is well known for his method acting. He is one of the comedy duo from MaHa Jodi, the other one being Hari Bansha Acharya. He also performs on stage most of the time with his partner, Hari Bansha Acharya.[3][4]
Filmography
As an actor
Title | Nepali Title |
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Lovi Paapi | लोभी पापी |
Film | फिलिम |
Rajamati | राजमति |
Basudev | बासुदेव |
Ke Ghar Ke Deraa | के घर के डेरा |
Silu | सिलु |
Mala | माला |
Truck Driver | ट्रक ड्राइभर |
Balidaan | बलिदान |
Je Bho Ramrai Bho | जे भो राम्रै भो |
Sukha Dukha | सुख दु:ख |
Chandalika | चन्डालिक |
Shatru Gate [5] | शत्रु गते |
Dal Bhat Tarkari | दाल भात तरकारी |
Lakka Jawan | लक्का जवान |
Mahapurush | महापुरुष |
Images
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Shrestha with his wife Yashoda Subedi at their wedding (in 1974)
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Shrestha with Hari Bansha Acharya
References
- ^ "Yashodha Subedi, spouse of Madan Krishna Shrestha, passes away". The Himalayan Times. 3 April 2018. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Madan Krishna Shrestha, the momo pasale, and his matrimony". Online Khabar. 8 February 2016. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Luitel, Guna Raj (9 January 2015). "Twice blessed". Nepali Times. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "MaHa's Satru Gate in post-production". The Kathmandu Post. 28 January 2018. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022.