Kedar Prasad Ghimire

Kedar Prasad Ghimire, popularly known by his screen name Magne Budo, is a very well-known Nepali actor, comedian, scriptwriter, and film producer. He is best known for his work in the Nepali entertainment sector, especially in sitcoms on television and comedy movies.

Personal Life
Kedar Ghimire is married to Sita Devi Timalsena, an actress. While his entertainment career has been his most well-known success, his personal life outside of entertainment is a story of strength and devotion to his job. Ghimire’s is a story of endurance, having overcome numerous challenges to become one of Nepal’s beloved entertainers.

Early Life and Struggles
He was born on 13 April 1976. His life was not smooth in the early stages because his mother left him and his family when he was just seven years old. Ghimire’s dreams of studying were burnt to ashes when he was 16 years old and his house, along with his savings where he was living with his family, caught fire. He still fulfilled his dream of visiting Kathmandu in 1992 but this time to work, not study, due to poverty. Despite having wanted to study law, he abandoned the dream after consecutive failures. He also tried his hand at other professions, such as construction, but they did not yield any success in his life.

However, his luck turned in his favor in 2005 when he became involved in the Nepali TV sitcom Meri Bassai, which was the starting point of the successful journey of his entertainment career.

Career Highlights
Meri Bassai (2005-2015): Ghimire’s most well-known acting was in the extremely popular Nepali sitcom Meri Bassai, in which he acted as Magne Budo, a young, quirky boy. Everyone’s favorite was his one-liner dialogue, “Ahile latta le diyera bari ko pata ma purydinchu” or “I will kick you to the end of the field with one hit.” Through this act, he became well known all over the nation. Ghimire not only acted in the show but was also a scriptwriter and producer, which contributed to its level of success. He worked for the show until his departure in 2015.

Career in Nepali Movies: Ghimire also made a successful career in Nepali movies. He played roles in blockbuster comedy movies such as Cha Ekan Cha (2013) and Oda no Cha (2015). He got his breakthrough role with Chhakka Panja in 2016, which went on to be one of the highest-grossing Nepali movies of all time. The film made him one of the top actors of Nepali cinema.

Television Shows and Other Works: Aside from Meri Bassai, Ghimire has also been featured in some of Nepal’s best television shows, which have consisted of Tito Satya and Jire Khursani. The shows featured veteran TV comedians Deepak Raj Giri, Sitaram Kattel, Neeta Dhungana, and Jeetu Nepal, with whom he shared screen space.

Khas Khus (Web Series): Ghimire took his work to the web as well with the Nepali web series Khas Khus, where he continues to amuse his audience to this day. The show reflects his adaptability and accommodation to new media.

Music and Politics: Besides acting, Ghimire also ventured into music. He wrote and sang two Nepali politics-based songs among which was the song “Loktantra Ganatantra,” which he aired in Meri Bassai. His political satire through song was another aspect of his work.

YouTube Channel: Ghimire started his own YouTube channel, Aama Agnikumari Media, in his late mother’s name back in 2014. The channel allows him to get close to his audience and upload videos besides his acting career.