A down to earth man, Hari Bahadur Thapa slowly but gradually climbed the ladder of success.In few years he established himshelf as one of the most influential artist on the stage.Thapa who was the Core character in dramas like Birkush, Bhakta Bhanubhakta , Pahad Chichyarakhecha, Pharkera Herda , Amar Singh , Sanshila Shushila , Andhaveg , Shankuntala ,Devaki was heralded for his strong performence.Thapa was equally applauded for his direction of Atripta Atama and Euta Chittiz Ko Udghatan.

Hari Bahadur thapa's father wanted him to be an army officer like him and therefore was dissatisfied with with his son showing keen intrest in dramas. it was only after Malati Mangale was declared a blockbuster that his son's profession.Thapa's father was graftified when he found his son's perfromence in Malati Mangale was so widely acclaimed.Performing as "Mangale" was an illustrious achievement for which he was awarded Rs. 1 lakh by Late his Majesty king Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev.And for the first time in the history of the nepal , the drama was staged abroad in Hong Kong and US. it was this drama in partucular that made him a celebrated theatre artist.His hard work, devotation and dedication for almost three decades is what has made him one of the finest drama artist.Also no one can ignore the contribution of his wife who followed him like a shadow. "Behind every successful man there's a woman" , very much holds true in case of thapa.She has been his adviser who constantly talk to him about the areas he should put more effort on.
Thapa long journey in the field of stage performence is obiviously an intresting subject of matter for thousands of people wanting to work in his footsteps.it's supposed to be great brass-ring to all those aspiring to be successful theatre artist as the esteemed Jyotipunja Sign Theatre has published the biography of this great stage artist.The book provides valuable insight into the development of Nepali Thetre.Therefore , the book itshelf is of historical significance.

|| By Yatri