Madan Krishna Shrestha

He frequently performs on stage with his long-time partner, Hari Bansha Acharya.

• Name — Madan Krishna Shrestha • Native Name — मदन कृष्ण श्रेष्ठ • Other Names — Madan Bahadur • Born — 19 April 1950 • Birthplace — Jitpurphedi, Kathmandu, Kingdom of Nepal • Education — Mahendra Ratna Campus • Occupation — Comedian, writer • Known for — Maha Jodi • Children — * Yaman Shrestha (son) • Sarana Shrestha (daughter) • Mother — Laxmi Devi Shrestha • Father — Ram Krishna Lal Shrestha • Awards — Jagadamba Shree Puraskar

Madan Krishna Shrestha was born and raised in Nepal. He developed a passion for the arts at an early age, and his career has spanned various domains, including acting, directing, and music. His ability to blend comedy with emotional depth has made him a unique and beloved figure in Nepali entertainment.

Shrestha's most significant contribution to Nepali comedy comes through his partnership with Hari Bansha Acharya in the MaHa Jodi. The duo is famous for their collaborative performances, which combine humor, satire, and sharp social commentary. Their live performances, television appearances, and theatrical shows have earned them immense popularity in Nepal. The MaHa Jodi's work has become a cornerstone of Nepali comedy, and their influence continues to be felt in the country's entertainment scene.

His autobiography titled, "MaHa ko Ma" was launched in 2017. In this book, he reflects on his life, career, and the journey he shared with Hari Bansha Acharya. The autobiography offers insight into the personal and professional experiences of one of Nepal's most iconic comedy figures, recounting his struggles, successes, and the evolution of the MaHa Jodi.

• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. • Film • 1984 — Basudev — Madan sir • 1987 — Silu • 1990 — Lovi Paapi • 1995 — Rajamati • Ke Ghar Ke Deraa • Mala • Truck Driver • 1997 — Balidaan — Retired Captain • 2003 — Je Bho Ramrai Bho • Sukha Dukha • Chandalika • 2016 — Hasi Deu Ek Phera • 2018 — Shatru Gate • 2019 — Dal Bhat Tarkari • 2022 — Mahapurush • 2025 — Paran • 2026 — Pahad • Paraan • Gauthali

• Program(s) — Role — Notes — Ref. • 50-50 — Custom officer — produced for NTV • 216777 — Narayan baajey — produced for NTV • Pandhra Gatey — Nilkantha Nepali — produced for NTV • Santati Ko Lagi — Daanbir saau — produced for Reukai • Dashain — Haakim saab — produced for NTV • Chiranjibi — Saaila — produced for JICA • Banpale — Forester Himmatraj/Father — produced for King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation • Sur Besur — Ustadji — produced for MaHa Sanchar • Ohho! — Chitrakar — produced for BBC and HMG/Nepal • Kantipur — Yamaraj — produced for Kathmandu Metropolitan City • Rajmarg — Dr. Mistri Madan Lal — produced for Community Health Program • Wrong Number • Ashal Logne — Bhakta baa — produced for NFHP • Kalazar — Nasib Lal — produced for CECI • Jalpari — Kumari — produced for ENFO • Raat — Dr. Basanta — produced for UNDP • Laxmi — Luchhe Ratna Shakya — produced for Nepal Rastra Bank • Laal Purja — Ghanashyam Adhikari — produced for MaHa Sanchar • Tike ko Tin Mantra — Sukuraman — about condom • Shristi — Hridaya Ram — produced for Plan Nepal • Virus — Kumar saau — produced for FNCCI • Gold Medal — Brikh Bahadur • Daanbir — Dhan Bahadur • MaHa Chautari — Jethaa baa — about different conflicts of Nepal • Left Right Left — Haldaar baa — produced for FHI • Madan Bahadur Hari Bahadur — Madan Bahadur — program on informing people about the Constitutional Assembly produced by Maha Sanchar

• Illustration — alt= Shrestha with his wife Yashoda Subedi at their wedding (in 1974) • Illustration — alt= Shrestha with Hari Bansha Acharya