Shrēṣṭha Nepali: श्रेष्ठ), is a common Newar surname . Shresthas traditionally have been predominantly traders. Since the unification of the country in the 19th century, with the opening up of the rest of the country for trading, Shresthas have migrated and settled down in various trade hubs all over Nepal, and the world.

Shresthas are a part of the Newar community of Kathmandu. As with all Newars, the mother tongue of Shresthas is Newari, or Nepal bhasa. Furthermore, Shresthas are Hindu and few Buddhist.

Hari Bansha Acharya (Nepali: हरिवंश आचार्य) is a Nepalese actor and a comedian. He is one of the most successful and respected comedians in the Nepalese entertainment industry. He is well known for his method acting. He is one of the comedy duo, "MaHa Jodi", the other one being Madan Krishna Shrestha. He also performs on stage most of the time with his partner, Madan Krishna Shrestha. He is one of the most successful comedians of all time.

He was actively associated with television since its early days in Nepal and has appeared in handful of comedy pieces. To mention a few his successful comedy pieces are:

Hari Bansha Acharya is one of the most noted comedians in the Nepali entertainment industry. He has been involved in the comedy scene with his partner Madan Krishna Shrestha and the duo is popular with the title “Maha-Jodi”.

His father’s name is Homanjaya Acharya and Mother’s name is Ganesh Kumari. Born on 27th Kartik 2014 BS (9 October 1958) in Gairidhara, Kathmandu, Hari Bansha Acharya got married married with Meera Acharya in 2040 BS. He has two sons Trilok Acharya and Mohit Acharya.Hari Bansha's wife Meera Acharya died from a stroke on April 20, 2011. She was suffering from heart disease since long.

Madan Krishna Shrestha (Nepal Bhasa/Nepali:मदनकृष्ण श्रेष्ठ) (born 19 April 1950) is a Nepalese comedian. Together with Hari Bansha Acharya they form MaHa which has been called "probably the most popular comic duo in Nepal".

Madan Krishna Shrestha was born on April 19, 1950. His mother, Laxmi Devi Shrestha, died during his childhood and was the reason for his seriousness.^{[citation needed]} He and his wife live in Dhobidhara, Nepal, and he has a son and a daughter both of whom reside in the United States.

He received his primary education from the Montessori school, J.P. school and Padmadev School. He did his I.Com. at Mahendra Ratna Public College and attempted a B.A. at a private institute. Since he was very much involved in the field of art he could not make it through his graduation.^{[clarification needed]}

Madan Krishna Shrestha became noted by Nepalese viewers and critics after his performance in Rastriya Gaijatra Mahotsav in 2032 BS. Before meeting Hari Bamsha Acharya he had contributions in art for 10 years. The duo have become a hit and have done many comedic dramas and events in all parts of the world.