Madan Krishna Shrestha
मदन कृष्ण श्रेष्ठ
Shrestha in 2017
Born (1950-04-19) April 19, 1950
Other namesMadan Bahadur
Alma materMahendra Ratna Campus
Occupation(s)Comedian, writer
Known forMaha Jodi
Spouse
Yashoda Subedi Shrestha
(m. 1974; died 2018)
[1]
Children
  • Yaman Shrestha (son)
  • Sarana Shrestha (daughter)
Parents
  • Ram Krishna Lal Shrestha (father)
  • Laxmi Devi Shrestha (mother)
AwardsJagadamba Shree Puraskar

Madan Krishna Shrestha (Nepali: मदन कृष्ण श्रेष्ठ; listen) 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
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

References

  1. "Yashodha Subedi, spouse of Madan Krishna Shrestha, passes away". The Himalayan Times. 3 April 2018. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021.
  2. "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.
  3. 1 2 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.
  4. Luitel, Guna Raj (9 January 2015). "Twice blessed". Nepali Times. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  5. "MaHa's Satru Gate in post-production". The Kathmandu Post. 28 January 2018. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022.
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