Born on April 19, 1950, Shrestha came to notice by the Nepali viewers and critics after his performance in Rastriya Gaijatra Mahotsav 2032 BS. He had struggled in art sector for nearly 10 years alone before meeting Acharya.
Acharya was born on 9th October, 1958. He started his career with a performance in 2031 BS in Radio Nepal with Hari Prasad Rimal and Jitendra Mahat Avilashi. He joined Rastriya Naach Ghar in 2032 B.S. and his performance in Gaijatra Mahotsav in 2034 B.S. shot him to fame. Before becoming the part of Maha Jodi, he had struggled alone in the entertainment sector for six years.
They are together since there collaboration in 2037 B.S. and they together have given many wonderful performances. They are actively involved in stage performance, movies and TV serials. They also work together for public awareness and welfare. They were noted for their effort in the April Uprising in Nepal that dethroned the Monarchy. Their first satirical drama “Bankeshwor” made them popular as Maha Jodi in the field of art and drama. They are not only great actors but also directors, producers, composers and writers. They were the first to release ironic audio cassettes. Their dramas and stage shows have great impact on the Nepalese people and have earned millions of fans inside and outside of Nepal. They have received many honors, medals and certificate of appreciation from national as well as international organizations.
