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Wilson Bikram Rai | |
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Born | Birtamod, Jhapa, Nepal |
Medium | Stand-up, television, film |
Nationality | Nepalese |
Genres | Observational comedy, Political satire, pop culture |
Notable works and roles | Takme Buda on NTV sitcom Meri Bassai |
Wilson Bikram Rai (Nepali : विल्सन विक्रम राई) is a Nepalese comedian, actor, singer, dancer and film producer. [1] [2] [3] He played the role as Takme Buda on NTV sitcom Meri Bassai (2012–2015). Now he is featuring in the comedy web series Khas Khus. He often imitates the retired ex-British Gurkha army Kirat Kirat accent as 'Takme Buda' to entertain his spectators. He is also the brand ambassador of Italian shoes Black Horse.
Wilson Bikram Rai was born in Birtamod, Jhapa Nepal where his father and sister still resides. He studied in Little Flowers' English School in Anarmani 4 Jhapa Nepal. His mother Mrs Kamala Limbu died when he was 9 years old.[ citation needed ]
He is active in singing, his songs include:
He is known for his role as Takme Buda in Meri Bassai. Before his current role, he hosted a comedy show channel on YouTube, titled The Wilson Bikram Show. He has acted in a number of music videos including:
Rai has featured in a number of Nepalese films and Tele-Series.
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1998 | Shati | ||
2008 | Samjhana | ||
2012 | Saayad | Best Comedy Artist by Filmy Khabar 2069 Best Supporting Actor NFDC Award Best Comedy Actor NAFTA | |
2013 | Rhythm | Best Supporting Actor by DCine Awards National Film Award for Best Actor | |
2013 | |||
2013 | Nepathya | ||
2014 | Producer | NAFTA Award for Best Actor in Comedy Role Kamana Award for Best Actor in Comedy Role DCine Award for Best Comedian | |
2014 | Humjayega | ||
2014 | My Promise | ||
2014 | One Way | ||
2015 | Adhkatti | ||
2015 | Raato Ghar | ||
2015 | Woda Number 6 | ||
2017 | A Mero Hajur 2 | ||
2018 | Chhakka Panja 3 | English Teacher | |
2019 | Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi | Dhan Kaji | |
2020 | Senti Virus | ||
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