Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Date of Birth | 09/06/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Tansen, Palpa, Nepal |
Latest News about Rajesh Hamal
23/05/2025
Rajesh Hamal made his highly anticipated comeback to Nepali cinema with the film 'Narasimha Avtar' (also spelled 'Avatar'), released on May 23, 2025, after an eight-year hiatus from acting. Directed by Diwakar Bhattarai, the film marks the Maha Nayak's return to the big screen, featuring him as a suspended police officer reinstated to fight corruption. The movie's trailer was released earlier in May, showcasing Hamal in the titular role and reigniting discussions about his enduring legacy in the industry.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Rajesh Hamal |
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| Nickname | Mahanayak |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 188 cm |
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| Weight | 78 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Xavier's School, Kathmandu, Nepal |
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| College | Panjab University, Chandigarh, India |
| Education Qualifications | Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Literature |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Dancing, singing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 24/05/2014 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Madhu Bhattarai |
| Wife | Madhu Bhattarai Hamal |
Family
| Father | Chuda Bahadur Hamal (Doctor) |
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| Mother | Renu KC Hamal |
| Siblings | Rakesh Hamal, Rupa Hamal (Doctor), Rekha Hamal (Doctor), Rita Hamal (Doctor) |
Career
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| Awards | Over 11 National Film Awards for Best Actor |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rajesh's birth and upbringing took place in Nepal. | |
| 2. He holds a gold medal in English Literature. | |
| 3. In 1985, Rajesh ventured into modeling for the fashion magazine Fashion Net. | |
| 4. The following year, in 1986, he graced the ramp in Kathmandu and New Delhi. | |
| 5. Initially, Rajesh faced disapproval from his parents for pursuing acting due to societal perceptions and his elite background. | |
| 6. His acting journey began in 1989 with the Nepali movie Yug Dekhi Yug Samma. | |
| 7. There is a significant age gap between Rajesh and his wife, with her being 22 years younger. | |
| 8. A wall of bricks fell upon him while filming a stunt for the 1994 film Sadak, causing internal bleeding that took five months to recover from. | |
| 9. He hosted the Nepali adaptation of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, titled Ko Bancha Crorepati, in 2019. | |
| 10. Rajesh Hamal has acted in more than 300 films in his lifetime. | |
| 11. He has set several box office records in Nepali cinema, including the most commercially successful films as a lead actor, the most consecutive hits, and the most awards for an actor. |