Wilson Bikram Rai

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Wilson Bikram Rai
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Rai portraying Takme Buda on NTV sitcom Meri Bassai , March 2012
Born Birtamod, Jhapa, Nepal
MediumStand-up, television, film
NationalityNepalese
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.

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Early life

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 ]

Career

Playback singing

He is active in singing, his songs include:

Acting

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:

Filmography

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Wilson Bikram Rai

Rai has featured in a number of Nepalese films and Tele-Series.

YearFilmRoleNotes
1998 Shati
2008Samjhana
2012 Saayad Best Comedy Artist by Filmy Khabar 2069
Best Supporting Actor NFDC Award
Best Comedy Actor NAFTA
2013RhythmBest Supporting Actor by DCine Awards
National Film Award for Best Actor
2013Facebook
2013Nepathya
2014ProducerNAFTA Award for Best Actor in Comedy Role
Kamana Award for Best Actor in Comedy Role
DCine Award for Best Comedian
2014 Humjayega
2014My 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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References

  1. "Interview with Wilson Bikram Rai". InterviewBagaicha.com. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  2. "The unflappable Adrian". The Kathmandu Post. 19 May 2013.
  3. "Youth issues in the spotlight". The Kathmandu Post. 15 May 2012.
  4. "TAKME BUDA ADRIAN PRADHAN NEPALI FOLK SONG KHAIRO KHAIRO KAPAL". YouTube .
  5. "Prakash Poudel featuring Takme Budo". YouTube .