When was Rajesh Hamal born?

Rajesh Hamal was born on 9 June 1964 in Palpa District.

Where did Rajesh Hamal study?

Rajesh Hamal was educated at Bhanubhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School, University of Delhi.

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Rajesh Hamal

राजेश हमाल

Nepalese actor

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Rajesh Hamal (Nepali: राजेश हमाल [raˈdzes ɦʌˈmal] ; born 9 June 1964) is a Nepalese film actor and television presenter. Hamal began his acting career in 1991, peaking in the 1990s and 2000s. 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. He has acted in more than 300 films in his lifetime. In 2025, Indian newspaper Daily News and Analysis (DNA) described him as the "Amitabh Bachchan of Nepali Cinema." Nepali newspaper Khabarhub noted that "during the peak of his career, industry insiders often remarked that a film would succeed simply by featuring Hamal's face on the poster. Producers who closely worked with him in his early days have acknowledged this phenomenon. His colleagues have also spoken publicly about the pressure producers felt to include his image prominently in promotional materials. Such was his stardom that he frequently appeared in guest roles in multiple projects."

Quick facts

Born: 9 June 1964 wd
Place of birth: Palpa District wd
Citizenship: Nepal wd
Occupation: actor, model, singer, film producer, film director, presenter wd
Education: Bhanubhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School, University of Delhi wd
Spouse: Madhu Bhattarai wd
Official website: rajeshhamal.com.np wd
Social media: Facebook · Instagram wd

About

Widely regarded as the most popular and also the greatest actor in the history of Nepali Cinema, Hamal first made his acting debut in his uncle Deepak Rayamajhi's film, "Yug Dekhi Yug Samma"(1991), which gained him national recognition. His performance in the 1992 film Deuta further established him in the industry. He has also hosted the Nepali adaptation of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, titled Ko Bancha Crorepati ( को बन्छ करोडपति ), in 2019.

Early life and education

Quoted from Wikipedia: Rajesh Hamal (CC BY-SA 4.0); each sentence links the source Wikipedia cites for it. Checked 6 November 2026.

Rajesh Hamal was born in Tansen, Nepal, on 9 June 1964 to Chuda Bahadur Hamal and Renu KC. Nepal & Nepali Online Khabar
His father, Chuda Bahadur Hamal, was the Nepali ambassador to Pakistan. The Kathmandu Post
Additionally, I should have made an effort to properly communicate with my father and talk about my aspirations and passion in a better way". Wave
He later moved to India and graduated from the University of Delhi, completing his M.A. in English literature. The Nepali Man
Hamal is married to Madhu Bhattarai, whom he first met at the Lux Beauty Pageant in 2004. kathmandupost.ekantipur.com

Career

Before entering the film industry, Hamal modeled for a magazine in India named Fashion Net while studying at the University of Delhi. The Nepali Man
He appeared in a fashion show organized by the Indian Embassy Women's Association in the late 1980s. The Nepali Man
Filming began, but director Deepak Rayamajhi suspected an affair between Hamal and Mainali, which led to both actors leaving the project. english.onlinekhabar.com Nepal & Nepali
Rayamajhi's film was successful, and he then signed Mainali and Hamal for his next film, which was Yug Dekhi Yug Samma (1991). The Himalayan Times
That was in 1990, and at that time, I did not know I would be doing films for the next 20 years". teenz.com.np
In 1992, Hamal joined up with Tulsi Ghimire for the first time in his directorial film project called Deuta. Nepali Times

Notable statements

The Kathmandu Post wrote: "Incidentally, this was also the film that catapulted Hamal into stardom and the movie itself has a place in Nepali Cinema Hall of Fame Award but actually the movie deserve much more than that". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com

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Swarnim Wagle’s ‘anti-India nationalism’ remark sparks political and diplomatic debate28 October 2026
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Questions

When was Rajesh Hamal born?: Rajesh Hamal was born on 9 June 1964 in Palpa District.
Where did Rajesh Hamal study?: Rajesh Hamal was educated at Bhanubhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School, University of Delhi.

Sources

Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Rajesh Hamal". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/rajesh-hamal. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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