# Rishi Dhamala

_Nepalese journalist_

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> Rishi Dhamala is a Nepali journalist, television broadcaster, media entrepreneur, and political figure. He is best known as the founder and chairperson of Prime Times Television and the long-standing president of the Reporters' Club Nepal. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Dhamala established himself as one of the most visible media personalities in Nepal, recognized for his aggressive, fast-paced interviewing style and close access to high-profile political figures.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 12 November 1970 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30594625#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Dhading District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30594625#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Nepal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30594625#P27))
- **Occupation:** writer; journalist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30594625#P106))

## Questions

**When was Rishi Dhamala born?**  
Rishi Dhamala was born on 12 November 1970 in Dhading District.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Rishi Dhamala](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rishi_Dhamala) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): ऋषि धमला](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%8B%E0%A4%B7%E0%A4%BF_%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q30594625](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30594625) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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