China Harayeko Manche is the autobiography of one of the most shining comedy artists in Nepal, Hari Bansha Acharya. He, along with his partner Madan Krishna Shrestha, collectively called MAHA, have made a huge contribution in the sector of arts and entertainment over the past 35 years. The book China Harayeko Manche talks about Hari Bansha Acharya’s journey to get to where he is now, including the good and bad times he had and the way he took during those times.
This book could be the best strategy to know whether he has a similar character as in telefilms or not. Is the life of Hari Bansha Acharya full of joy and excitement? She makes others happy and laugh. We can get the perfect answer to this question and learn a lot from the chapters of his life. In fact, China Harayeko Manche is a compact package of the Hari Bansha Acharya, which gives knowledge equivalent to our degree that we have learned till now.
The book is divided into different sections, ranging from his birth, early days of childhood, career development, and present status. It also focuses on the untimely demise of his wife, Mira, whom he used to love so much. Along with that, it talks about the part Maha Jodi played in different political activities and awareness campaigns at different times.
Hari Bansha Acharya was born more than 50 years ago in Kathmandu Valley into a middle-class family. He lost his parents in his early childhood and lived with his elder sisters. Despite his poor scholastic achievement at school, he possessed an extraordinary capacity to make others laugh. After failing to pass SLC for three years in each of the three years, he began to improve his abilities. He joined the Nepalese Rangamanch temporarily and acted on the stage to earn money.
He loved it so much because he was earning money with his capabilities. At the same time, he won the best performance award for three consecutive years at Rastriya Nach Ghar. In the meantime, he got the chance to meet his other extra-ordinary partner, Madan Krishna Shrestha, and started to work together. They established a firm called Maha Sanchar, from which they produced different telefilms, documentaries, and stage shows.
During the Panchyat regime, Maha used to speak the words of Nepalese people with the help of their play in different stages inside and outside the country. Their role in different political moments was incredible. They always showed their presence towards multi-party democracy and for the betterment of Nepalese people in the political moments of 1947 and 1960/63.
Till now, they have had a warm relationship with the top political leaders of the country. However, Hari Bansha was not happy with the role they played. He has great dissatisfaction with the greedy nature of leaders. He has repeated many times that the country need a visionary leader who has the ability to suppress his personal interest for the nation (as if BP Koirala, Madan Bhandari and Krishna Prasad Bhandari)
The book is full of the tragic story of the untimely demise of his beloved sister Mira, whom he used to love too much. Mira was RJ by her profession. They joined a 26-year marriage together and were compelled to separate due to the demise of Mira. This incident made a big black spot on Hari Bansha’s mind, which made him subtle, weak, enclosed, and on the path of depression. So, with the valuable suggestions of his sons, coworker Madan Krishna, and doctors, he reached the decision to get married. And luckily, he found a single woman called Ramila to be his partner for the rest of his life.
The book China Harayeko Manche is not only the story of Hari Bamsha Acharya and his life. We can gain a lot of insights from this book. The incidents in his life and the presentation of the story are combined in such a way that they touch everyone’s heart. There is not a single line where you get bored. That’s why I definitely recommend reading “China Harayeko Manche,” which is one of the most beautiful books I have read.
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