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Wilson Bikram Rai

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Wilson Bikram Rai
Rai portraying Takme Buda on NTV sitcom Meri Bassai, March 2012
BornBirtamod, Jhapa, Nepal
MediumStand-up, television, film
NationalityNepalese
GenresObservational comedy, Political satire, pop culture
Notable works and rolesTakme 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.

Early life

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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

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Playback singing

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He is active in singing, his songs include:

  • Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
  • Pani Pani Pani Jindagani
  • 19 Fauntin youdda Ladhda Pako Mailey Takma
  • I Love You Syantaram
  • Chanuwa Mitho
  • Jhyana pultung

Acting

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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:

  • Adrian Pradhan's Khairo Khairo Kapal Timro[4]
  • Prakash Poudel's Haa Haa Haa[5]
  • Parbati Rai's Jhajhalko Aai Rahancha Barai
  • Kumar Dumi Rai's Soi Dhole Soi

Filmography

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

Year Film Role Notes
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 Facebook
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
2017 A Mero Hajur 2
2019 Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi
2020 Senti Virus

References

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  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.