Rajesh Hamal

Acting

Rajesh Hamal

Born 1964-06-09 · Tansen, Nepal

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.

Acting credits

Hami Teen Bhai poster
8.0

A heartwarming family drama about the unbreakable bond between three brothers.

Hami Teen Bhai

2004

Narasimha Avatar poster
NR

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.

Narasimha Avatar

2025

Khalnayak poster
NR

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.

Khalnayak

2008

Dharmaa poster
NR

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.

Dharmaa

2010

Je Bho Ramrai Bho poster
10.0

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.

Je Bho Ramrai Bho

2003

Shankar poster
8.0

Shankar's fight against corrupted local forces and gangsters to protect his loved ones.

Shankar

1997

Nikhil Dai poster
NR

A protective elder brother goes to extreme lengths to safeguard his beloved siblings and fight against anything.

Nikhil Dai

2006

Bijuli Machine poster
10.0

A story of two responsible minds and their quest for an alternative source of energy in a country plunged into darkness and turmoil.

Bijuli Machine

2016

Jeevan Sangharsha poster
9.7

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.

Jeevan Sangharsha

1994

Santan Ko Maya poster
NR

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.

Santan Ko Maya

2002

Maanish poster
NR

A compassionate police inspector releases four prisoners to teach them how to become civilized and functioning members of society.

Maanish

2006

Sapana poster
NR

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.

Sapana

2011

Papi Manchhe poster
NR

The story of a family that is shattered by a sinful politician.

Papi Manchhe

2005

Bhagya Bidhata poster
NR

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.

Bhagya Bidhata

2007

Yug Dekhi Yug Samma poster
NR

Amid intense family rivalries, a young couple’s romance is challenged as they find themselves drawn into a seemingly irreversible fate.

Yug Dekhi Yug Samma

1991

Cha Ekan Cha poster
8.0

A wealthy bachelorette attempts to choose a husband, only to be utterly disgusted when she realizes that her six suitors are all deceptive liars.

Cha Ekan Cha

2014

Dobato poster
NR

Dobato is a classic Nepali movie released in 2007, celebrated for bringing together some of the biggest icons of the Nepali film industry.

Dobato

2007

Bishwas poster
NR

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.

Bishwas

2002

Basanti poster
8.5

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.

Basanti

2000

Deuta poster
NR

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.

Deuta

1993

Bato Muniko Phool poster
NR

A poignant love story hindered by deep-rooted caste discrimination and the practice of untouchability.

Bato Muniko Phool

2010

Saathi poster
NR

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.

Saathi

1998

Bhariya poster
NR

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.

Bhariya

1996

Kachehari poster
7.0

The movie revolves around a woman's experience with the Indian judicial system.

Kachehari

1994