Country Comedian

Comedian, KC has carved a separate niche for himself

By KABI ADHIKARI

In the past, KC used to act in comic dramas and tele-serials made by the legendary duo Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya. KC himself claimed that he was a product of MaHa stable that produced a number of comic actors such as Rajaram Poudel.

KC : Comical Character

But in recent years, KC has been able to successfully come out of the shadow of MaHa and carve a separate niche for himself. Currently, he is riding on a high reputation following his comical role in hit tele-serial called Jire Khursani.

Hailing from what is known as Kaath region – in the outskirts of the valley – KC has brought a typical taste of comedy to Nepalese audience. And he has been able to play different actors with equal finesse. From a Tharu youth he played in Pandhra Gate to the avuncular jester in Jire Khursani, KC has been able to win accolades for his performances.

Two decades ago, when he started acting, his first tele-film 'Pandhra Gate' in 2042 was a huge hit. Even though his role was a small one in that serial, he managed to draw the attention of a fair number of crowd.

After the success of Pandhra Gate, he regularly acted in a number of comic serials made by MaHa duo. In his partnership with Rajaram Poudel, he gradually began to earn both name and fame. Kiran and Rajaram were even termed as KiRa duo in subsequent years. While Rajaram has left for the US in search of greener pastures, Kiran continued to engage in acting along with producing tele-serials as well as feature films.

The struggle that he went through in the last two decades has begun to bear fruit. He is now an established actor and producer. He has a big fan following. And he has even managed to earn his name by moving away from the shadows of MaHa legend.

Born in 1957 in Imadol, Lalitpur, K.C has played more than 115 tele-films in his life. Among those best liked of his tele-films include Pandhra Gate, Dashain, Lalpurja, Kantipur, Raat, Bigyapan etc. All of these tele-serials were made by MaHa. In recent years, he has earned big popularity for his roles in telefilms like Jire Khursani and several other feature films in which he has played the role of not only comedian but also villain.

"Tele-films have big hand in establishing me in the Nepalese film industry" said KC. Sampati is one of the first feature films he worked in his life. After the success of that feature film, more and more producers started approaching him. Till date, KC has acted in about 80 feature films. Garib, Pariwar, Karodpati, Balidan, Basanti, Truck driver, Prempinda etc. can be taken as examples of his feature films.

KC has been actively involved in performing in the stage since 1970. Nata, Suiting, Remote Control, Bose Andrabhudi, Mutuko Betha, Manab Khappar, Akash Nilo Hunchha etc are the plays and dramas in which he has performed. Besides, he has been regularly hosting stage comical shows during annual Gaijatra festival since 1992. In partnership with various other artistes, he has worked in satirical shows that paint the ludicrous picture of contemporary society and incisively hit at its weaknesses. KC proudly claims that till now he has already performed for about 1000 times in the stage.

Besides acting, he is also known as a producer. "Tan Ta Sarai Ni Bigris Ni Badri" and "Je Bho Ramrai Bho" are two feature films produced by him. Both of these comedy-based films were super hits. KC plans to continue producing feature films in coming days also.

Now, he is busy in two feature films - "Hami Sathi Bhai" produced by Dilip Rayamajhi and "Duniya" produced by Binod Sherchan. At present, he is busy in two tele-serials ire Khursani and MaHa Chautari.

KC has received training on acting and dancing from the National Theatre of Dance. He started his journey in theatre from Royal Nepal Academy .

Apart from acting and producing, KC is also involved in social works. He lends his contribution on campaigns to raise public awareness on blood donation, HIV/AIDS and Clean Environment, among others.

Apart from acting and producing films, he also sings. He is planning to bring out two albums with different types of songs in each of them.