Rajesh Hamal राजेश हमाल | |
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| Born | 9 June 1964[1] Tansen, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Other names | Maha Nayak (महानायक), Rajesh Dai (राजेश दाई) |
| Education | Masters of Arts/M.A. in English Literature |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Television Presenter |
| Years active | 1984-Present |
| Known for | Most Successful actor in the Nepali Film Industry. |
| Spouse |
Madhu Bhattarai (m. 2014) |
| Parent | Chuda Bahadur Hamal (Father) Renu KC (Mother) |
| Awards | Full list |
Rajesh Hamal (Nepali: राजेश हमाल [raˈdzes ɦʌˈmal] ; born 9 June 1964[1]) is a Nepalese film actor and a television host. He is a popular actor in Nepali cinema and is often called "Mahanayak" (Nepali translation of "The Greatest Actor") in Nepal. Hamal started his acting career in 1991 and peaked in the 1990s and early 2000s. He holds several box office records in Nepali cinema, including the most commercially successful films as a lead actor, most consecutive hits and most awards as an actor.[2][3]
Hamal debuted as an actor in his uncle Deepak Rayamajhi's 1991 film Yug Dekhi Yug Samma which was a huge success and made him a nationwide star. The 1992 blockbuster Deuta marked a turning point in his career and cemented Hamal's superstar status in the Nepalese film industry. He is widely regarded as the greatest actor in the history of Nepalese cinema and one of the most influential people in Nepal for his personality, his involvement in social works, and his contributions to the Nepali film industry. He was the most dominant actor in Nepalese cinema throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Other films featuring Hamal include Kasam (1992), Sadak and Prithvi (1994), Simana (1996), Shankar (1997), Chadni and Ek Number Ko Pakhe (1999), Basanti and Dhukdhuki (2000), Hami Tin Bhai (2004), and Ajambari Nata (2005). He also hosted the first season of the Nepali version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, entitled Ko Bancha Crorepati (2019).
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