Director

Madan Krishna Shrestha

Acting

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Directed movies: 3Directed series: 0All crew credits: 4

TMDB ID: 1944652

Known for: Acting

Born: April 19, 1950

Age: 76

Place of birth: Kathmandu, Nepal

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1984 - 2026

Years active: 43

Also known as

Maha Jodi

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Biography

Madan Krishna Shrestha is a towering figure in Nepali culture, widely regarded as one of the most influential artists, comedians, and singers in the nation's history. He is best known as one-half of the legendary comedy duo MaHa Jodi, alongside his longtime professional partner Hari Bansha Acharya. Together, they revolutionized Nepali entertainment by using satirical comedy and telefilms—such as Lal Purja, Hari Bahadur Madan Bahadur, and 15 Gatey—to tackle deep-rooted social and political issues like corruption, healthcare, and human rights. Beyond his comedic brilliance, Shrestha is a highly respected singer and author, known for his soulful voice and his moving autobiography, Mahako Ma. Even as he has faced personal health challenges like Parkinson’s disease in recent years, he remains an active and beloved national icon, continuing to advocate for social change and contributing to the arts well.