Rajesh Hamal

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.6493

Gender

Male

Birthday

09-Jun-1964

Age

(62 years old)

Place of Birth

Tansen, Nepal

Also Known As
  • Rajesh Dai
  • Shankar
  • Maha Nayak (Great Hero)

Rajesh Hamal

Biography

Rajesh Hamal (born June 09, 1964), widely revered as the "Mahanayak" (Great Actor) of Nepal, is the most influential figure in the history of the Nepali film industry. Born on June 9, 1964, in Tansen, Palpa, he is the son of a diplomat and holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from Punjab University. Before his cinematic debut, he was a high-profile model in India and Nepal, appearing in magazines like Fashion Net. He officially entered the silver screen in 1988 with the film Yug Dekhi Yug Samma, directed by his uncle Deepak Rayamajhi. This debut was followed by the 1991 blockbuster Deuta, which catapulted him to unprecedented superstardom and established his image as the ultimate savior and hero of the common man. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in over 300 films, including classics such as Basanti, Simana, Prithvi, and Hami Tin Bhai. In his personal life, Rajesh Hamal remained the most eligible bachelor in Nepal for decades before marrying Madhu Bhattarai in 2014, in a private ceremony in Kathmandu. The couple first met during the Lux Beauty Pageant in 2004, where Hamal was a judge. Beyond acting, he is a prominent television host, most notably for the first season of Ko Bancha Crorepati (the Nepali version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?), and he serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for various social causes. Known for his distinct voice, iconic long hair (in his prime), and intellectual persona, he has received dozens of National Film Awards and was honored with the Rashtradeep Bibhushan by the President of Nepal for his immense contribution to the nation's culture.


Credits

Kachehari Kachehari (1994) Character: N/A
The movie revolves around a woman's experience with the Indian judicial system.
छोरी बुहारी छोरी बुहारी (1996) Character: N/A
The 1996 classic movie, Chhori Buhari, starring Rajesh Hamal and Pooja Chand.
चाँदनी चाँदनी (1999) Character: N/A
Chandani's life is marked by love, family conflict, and various challenges. The film portrays how she is caught in a struggle over wealth and honor, decide her future.
शंकर शंकर (1997) Character: N/A
Shankar's fight against corrupted local forces and gangsters to protect his loved ones.
पृथिवी पृथिवी (1994) Character: N/A
The classic Nepali movie, starring Rajesh Hamal.
नरसिंहा Avatar नरसिंहा Avatar (2025) Character: N/A
Set in Kathmandu, Narsimha Avatar is an action thriller in which a feared gangster’s empire is challenged by a mysterious masked vigilante, while a disgraced cop seeking revenge and a young man haunted by a hidden past become entangled in a web of crime, justice, and destiny.
निखिल दाइ निखिल दाइ (2006) Character: N/A
A protective elder brother goes to extreme lengths to safeguard his beloved siblings and fight against anything.
दोबाटो दोबाटो (2007) Character: N/A
Dobato is a classic Nepali movie released in 2007, celebrated for bringing together some of the biggest icons of the Nepali film industry.
भाग्य विधाता भाग्य विधाता (2007) Character: N/A
Directed by Dayaram Dahal, the 2007 Nepali action-drama Bhagya Bidhata follows two contrasting protagonists— played by megastars Rajesh Hamal and Nikhil Upreti— who find their lives intertwined in a story of duty, justice, and destiny.
युग देखी युग सम्म युग देखी युग सम्म (1991) Character: N/A
Amid intense family rivalries, a young couple’s romance is challenged as they find themselves drawn into a seemingly irreversible fate.
भूल भूल (1992) Character: N/A
Bhool is a classic Nepali film starring Rajesh Hamal and Srijana Basnet that explores themes of love, life, and personal challenges within a dramatic narrative.
कसम कसम (1992) Character: N/A
The 1992 Nepali film Kasam is a romantic drama starring Rajesh Hamal and Kristi Mainali that follows a compelling story of love, societal challenges, and personal vows.
भाउजु भाउजु (1993) Character: N/A
The film highlights the conflict arising from complex family relationships and the social environment. Filled with the struggles of characters fighting for justice and family honor, the story poignantly portrays themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for truth.
देउकी देउकी (1993) Character: N/A
A powerful Nepali drama that explores the struggles and social injustices faced by women caught within the controversial and deeply ingrained Deuki tradition.
चट्याङ चट्याङ (1994) Character: N/A
The 1994 Nepali drama film Chatyang, directed by Pratap Subba, stars legendary actor Rajesh Hamal alongside Gauri Malla and marks the acting debut of Dinesh Sharma.
चाहना चाहना (1994) Character: N/A
The 1994 classic Nepali movie, Chahana featuring Rajesh Hamal, Karishma Manadhar, Saroj Khanal, and Gauri Malla in lead.
अपराध अपराध (1994) Character: N/A
Aparadh is a 1994 Nepali social drama film featuring elements of comedy and action.
परिभाषा परिभाषा (1994) Character: N/A
Paribhasha (1994) is a classic Nepali action-drama film starring Rajesh Hamal and Karishma Manandhar.
सडक सडक (1994) Character: N/A
The classic Nepali movie, Sadak starring Rajesh Hamal, & Saroj Khanal.
प्रतिज्ञा प्रतिज्ञा (1994) Character: N/A
Pratigya is a notable 1994 Nepali film that stands as a classic of the era. It was written, directed, and produced under the creative vision of Yubaraj Lama.
ज्वाला ज्वाला (1994) Character: N/A
Arjun's fight for justice and protection for his community from corrupt forces and greed.
अधिकार अधिकार (1995) Character: N/A
A classic Nepali film starring Rajesh Hamal and Kristi Mainali, exploring themes of social justice, family responsibilities, and individual rights.
भीष्म प्रतिज्ञा भीष्म प्रतिज्ञा (1995) Character: N/A
Nepali classic movie starring Rajesh Hamal.
प्रतिक्षा प्रतिक्षा (1995) Character: N/A
A classic Nepali drama starring Rajesh Hamal and Karishma Manandhar that explores themes of love, social expectations, and personal integrity.
श्री स्वस्थानी श्री स्वस्थानी (1996) Character: N/A
The first mythological film based on the Nepali epic, Shree Swasthani.
सिमाना सिमाना (1996) Character: N/A
An honest police officer, Karan, battles corruption, injustice, and a powerful criminal underworld to protect the rights of his village community.
अग्नि परीक्षा अग्नि परीक्षा (1997) Character: N/A
Agni Pariksha is a Nepali feature film starring Rajesh Hamal, Bina Budhathoki, and Saranga Shrestha. The movie follows a complex narrative revolving around themes of justice, character, and moral integrity, often associated with the title's meaning of "trial by fire."
अवतार अवतार (1997) Character: N/A
Avtaar is a Nepali action-drama film centered on themes of revenge, justice, and sacrifice.
बन्धन बन्धन (1997) Character: Guest Appearance
Bandhan is a classic Nepali feature film starring prominent actors such as Dinesh Sharma, Karishma Manandhar, and Melina Manandhar. The movie explores themes of social relationships, family bonds, and the intricacies of human connections, often centering on the titular concept of "Bandhan" (bond/connection).
जुन तारा जुन तारा (1997) Character: N/A
Joon Tara is a Nepali feature film that follows the story of Arjun, a dedicated and courageous Forest Officer assigned to the region of Birpur.
चण्डाल चण्डाल (1998) Character: N/A
Nepali Movie, Chandaal, starring Rajesh Hamal and Karishma Manandhar.
धर्म संकट धर्म संकट (1998) Character: Guest Appearance
A multi-starring classic Nepali drama featuring iconic actor Shiva Shrestha with Rajesh Hamal that navigates the complex moral dilemmas and challenges faced by its characters.
धाम छायाँ धाम छायाँ (1998) Character: Special Guest Appearance
A family drama that navigates the complexities of love, social expectations, and personal conflict within the lives of families as they grapple with evolving relationships and outside threats.
नायक नायक (1999) Character: N/A
The classic Nepali movie, Nayak, starring Rajesh Hamal, and Karishma Manadhar.
बहादुर बहादुर (1999) Character: N/A
Bir Bahadur goes abroad for work, faces various struggles, and navigates complex relationships, all while maintaining his pride and values as a Nepali.
परदेशी कान्छा परदेशी कान्छा (1999) Character: N/A
A 1999 Nepali drama-romance in which Rajesh Hamal plays Kancha, a young man whose life and love story unfolds alongside Karishma Manandhar's Anjali, with Sunil Thapa as Kaji and Narayan Tripathi as the comic Lure.
परदेशी परदेशी (1999) Character: N/A
Driven by economic hardship, a determined young man leaves his village for foreign employment, enduring the painful emotional toll of separation and the harsh realities of life as a migrant worker.
नगद नारायण नगद नारायण (1999) Character: N/A
Nagad Narayan is a 1999 Nepali drama movie starring Rajesh Hamal and Bipana Thapa.
परेली परेली (1999) Character: N/A
The classic 1999 Nepali movie starring Rajesh Hamal.
एक नम्बरको पाखे एक नम्बरको पाखे (1999) Character: N/A
Amar, a villager, opposes a wealthy industrialist’s plan to build a liquor factory, but their conflict takes an unexpected turn when Amar saves the industrialist’s daughter from a local goon. Meanwhile, Amar’s carefree relative Kumar struggles with his studies, as the story explores the lives and challenges of the family.
कान्छा कान्छा (1999) Character: N/A
A dramatic narrative centered around themes of family dynamics, social struggle, and personal redemption
पापी पापी (1999) Character: N/A
Pasang, a brave and principled individual is caught in a dangerous web of crime and betrayal.
बाटोमुनिको फूल बाटोमुनिको फूल (2010) Character: Special Appearance
A poignant love story hindered by deep-rooted caste discrimination and the practice of untouchability.
खलनायक खलनायक (2008) Character: N/A
An intense action thriller unfolds as relentless and ruthless criminals collide in a high-stakes battle where crime, morality, and love are put to the ultimate test.
चमत्कार चमत्कार (1999) Character: N/A
A Nepali action-drama film that revolves around a complex web of crime, corruption, and the fight for justice in a local village.
साथी साथी (1998) Character: Deepak
A child is separated from his family by evil relatives who want to invade their property. The child is taken care of by a maid, and later, when he grows up, she reveals his backstory to him. As a result, he reunites with his family.
सुरक्षा सुरक्षा (1999) Character: N/A
An action-revenge Nepali feature film that follows the story of Bhim, and Raju, courageous villager, and their struggles against systemic corruption and injustice.
सपना सपना (2011) Character: N/A
A story follows a girl named Sapana, who dreams of marrying a man just like the one she has always imagined. However, she is completely unaware that the one truly meant for her has been by her side all along.
वसन्ती वसन्ती (2000) Character: Kaji / Gagan Singh Bhandari
Basanti is a historical love story based on the novel by Diamond Shamsher. It depicts the story of a girl along with the accounts of the historical events during the time of Junga Bahadur Rana, the first Rana Prime Minister of Nepal.
मानिस मानिस (2006) Character: Special Appearance
A compassionate police inspector releases four prisoners to teach them how to become civilized and functioning members of society.
माटो बोल्छ माटो बोल्छ (1999) Character: N/A
Mato Bolchha is a classic 1999 patriotic drama that explores national identity, corruption, and the fight for justice in rural Nepal.
अल्लारे अल्लारे (1997) Character: N/A
When Suraj is surrounded by different problems in his life. Malaiti comes close to him. Will Malati be able to help Suraj overcome his problems or will she be a burden?
प्रवासी जीवन प्रवासी जीवन (2026) Character: N/A
A young Bhutanese refugee’s pursuit of the American Dream is tested by loss, loneliness, and mental health struggles, forcing him to confront his inner battles before finding hope, healing, and a new sense of purpose.
बिजुली मेसीन बिजुली मेसीन (2016) Character: N/A
A story of two responsible minds and their quest for an alternative source of energy in a country plunged into darkness and turmoil.
देउता देउता (1993) Character: Shankar
Srijana, an aspiring painter residing with her father, is reluctant to wed the sole son of her father's business associate. Opting to further her painting skills, she decides to visit her paternal aunt in a distant village. There, she encounters Sonam and Shankar, leading to the emergence of a love triangle that unfolds over time.
गोपी कृष्ण गोपी कृष्ण (1992) Character: N/A
The 1992 Nepali social-romantic drama film Gopi Krishna follows a compelling story of love and societal challenges starring Rajesh Hamal in a memorable double role.
भरिया भरिया (1996) Character: N/A
Two orphaned children run away to the city to build a better life, setting off a gripping chain of events that unfolds into a tale of survival, struggle, and justice.
आफ्नो बिरानो आफ्नो बिरानो (1998) Character: N/A
The classic Nepali movie, Aafno Birano directed by Mukunda Shrestha.
सिन्दूर पोते सिन्दूर पोते (1998) Character: N/A
A classic Nepali film starring Rajesh Hamal and Saranga Shrestha exploring the themes of love, social tradition, and family drama.
चोर चोर (1998) Character: N/A
Raju is appointed as the bodyguard of Shivani, a rich girl. She falls in love with him but her brother's violent nature gets in the way of her uniting with Raju.
मिस्टर राम-कृष्णे मिस्टर राम-कृष्णे (1998) Character: N/A
This superhit Nepali film, starring Rajesh Hamal, Karishma Manandhar, and Saranga Shrestha, tells the story of an honest individual and employee. He remains steadfast in his principles while facing workplace challenges and the ups and downs of his personal life.
सन्तानको माया सन्तानको माया (2002) Character: Pratap
Santan Ko Maya focuses on the love, sacrifice, and emotional bond between parents and their children. The story explores how family relationships can be affected by personal ambitions, misunderstandings, and difficult circumstances.
जे भो राम्रै भो जे भो राम्रै भो (2003) Character: N/A
Nabin is falsely accused for a murder and is separated with his lover furthermore the harsh realities of Nepal’s political instability, economic limitations, and social challenges backs him down in every possible way.
मन्जरी मन्जरी (2020) Character: N/A
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पापी मन्छे पापी मन्छे (2005) Character: Special Appearance
The story of a family that is shattered by a sinful politician.
Cha Ekan Cha Cha Ekan Cha (2014) Character: Special Appearance
A wealthy bachelorette attempts to choose a husband, only to be utterly disgusted when she realizes that her six suitors are all deceptive liars.
दौंतरी दौंतरी (1998) Character: N/A
The classic Nepali movie starring Rajesh Hamal and Jal Shah.
गाउँले गाउँले (1998) Character: N/A
The classic Nepali movie starring Rajesh Hamal.
हामी तीन भाइ हामी तीन भाइ (2004) Character: Hari
A heartwarming family drama about the unbreakable bond between three brothers.
जीवन संघर्ष जीवन संघर्ष (1994) Character: Aakash
A poet gets dejected with the materialistic society around him. The only person he gets some sympathy from is a washed out working girl who gives him shelter. Rejected by publishers, he gains fame when his death is reported by a newspaper.
विश्वास विश्वास (2002) Character: Special Appearance
A humble villager journeys to the city to earn money for his ailing mother’s treatment, only to find himself drawn into a dangerous world where survival demands unimaginable sacrifices.
धर्मा धर्मा (2010) Character: Dharmaa
Dharmaa is posted as the DFO of Kaliban after the poachers killed the previous DFO at their post. Dharmaa leaves his wife Gauri at home with his brother Abhaya and sister-in-law, Diya. The poachers and the police in the Kaliban area have teamed up to smuggle timber from the forest.



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