Rajesh Hamal (राजेश हमाल) is a legendary Nepalese film actor, singer, model, and television host. He is regarded as one of the most popular actors in the history of Nepali cinema and is often referred to as “Maha Nayak” (Super Star) by his fans. He is regarded as one of the most popular actors in the history of Nepali cinema, and his fans often call him “Maha Nayak”. He has acted in more than 200 Nepali films and has won National Film Awards for Best Actor in 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2008, 2010, and 2012. He is also the Brand ambassador of ‘Sathi Mart’.
| About | Info |
| Full Name | Rajesh Hamal (राजेश हमाल) |
| Profession | Legendary Nepalese Film Actor, Singer, Model, and Television Host |
| Popular For | Nepalese film actor and television host |
Age, Birthday and Zodiac
| Age (As of 2023) | 57 years old |
| Date of Birth | June 9, 1966 A.D |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Birth Place | Tansen, Palpa, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Ethnicity | Asian |
Rajesh Hamal was born on June 9, 1966 A.D, in Tansen, Palpa, Nepal. As of January 2024 A.D, he is 57 years old, and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Early Life and Education
Education
| School | N/A |
| University | Punjab University |
Hamal spent most of his childhood in Nepal, where he attended private school till grade 8. In his early teens, Hamal went to Moscow with his father and attended college in Russia. He later moved to Chandigarh, India, to complete his education at Punjab University, where he graduated with a Master’s degree in English Literature.
Height and Weight
Physical Stats
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lbs.) |
According to the available sources, he stands at the height of 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm), and his weight is 78 kg (172 lbs.).
Family Background
| Father | Chuda Bahadur Hamal |
| Mother | N/A |
| Siblings | N/A |
Hamal’s family background and personal life reflect his upbringing in a diplomatic family and his experiences living in various countries due to his father’s profession. There is limited information about his family Background. His father, Chuda Bahadur Hamal, was a diplomat who served as the Nepali ambassador to Pakistan.
Personal Life and Relationship
| Spouse | Madhu Bhattarai (Nepali Model) |
| Children | N/A |
Rajesh Hamal, a renowned Nepalese film actor, is married to Madhu Bhattarai. They first met at the Lux Beauty Pageant in 2004, where Hamal was one of the judges, and Bhattarai participated as a contestant. Hamal proposed to Bhattarai on May 14, 2014, A.D, and they got married on May 24, 2014, in a private wedding ceremony at Hotel Annapurna, Kathmandu. There is a 22-year age difference between the couple. The couple managed to keep their relationship secret for five years, admitting that they were in a relationship for two years before getting married. He married in a private ceremony at Hotel Annapurna, Kathmandu, but he threw a reception party with more than 1000 guests. As of now, the couple does not have any children.
Career
While studying at the University of Delhi, he started his career as a model for a fashion magazine named Fashion Net. He appeared in a fashion show organized by the Indian Embassy Women’s Association in the late 1980s. Hamal’s first starring role was set to be in Bhagya Rekha (1987) opposite Karishma Manandhar. Later, Manandhar left the project, which led Kristi Mainali to join the project. After Mainali joined, the filming began, and the film director Deepak Rayamajhi signed Mainali and Hamal into his next project titled Yug Dekhi Yug Samma (1988). The film follows two young couples who are amidst the pressure of their family rivalries. In addition to the lead actors’ debut, it was also the film producer Chhabiraj Ojha and action director Rajendra Khadgi’s film debut. Since then, he has appeared in over 300 films in a career spanning nearly four decades. He starred in The Yug Dekhi Yug Samma (1988), Kasam (1992), Deuta (1991), Ek Number Ko Pakhe (1999), Hami Tin Bhai (2004), Ajambari Naataa (2005), and Mukhauta (2014), among others. Hamal is known for his great and versatile acting, looks, and personality, which have contributed to his success in the Nepalese film industry. He has won numerous National Film Awards for Best Actor for films like The Yug Dekhi Yug Samma (1989), Deuta (1992), Chatyang (1993), Aparadh (1994), Simana (1996), Bandhan (1997), Jun Tara (1998), Rana Bhoomi (1999), Mato Bolcha (2000), Basanti (2001), Jay Shiva Shankar (2010), and Bato Muni ko Phool (2012).
In the early 2000s, Rajesh Hamal expanded his career beyond movies by becoming prominent in television hosting and commercial endorsements. He was endorsed by various companies to star in advertisements and commercials, promoting products such as steel, soap, investment companies, banks, and cement. He became the brand ambassador for the first bike made in Nepal, Cosmic Ying Yang, and was also associated with NMB Bank, Indica Easy, and Global College of Management. Additionally, he appeared in several music videos, including “Malingo,” “Hajur Mussukai,” and “Shailung” by Bikas Rana, directed by Nitin Chand.
- Television Hosting
Hamal has also hosted shows and participated as a judge for Miss Nepal in 1997 with Kamal Rupakheti, Laxmi Keshari Manandhar, and Sanjaya Agarwal, the event was won by Nilima Gurung and in 2007 he judged alongside Malvika Subba and Bhusan Dahal, the event was won by Sitashma Chand. In addition, is the host of the Nepali version of the popular quiz show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” called “Ko Banchha Crorepati” (KBC). The show offers contestants a chance to win a cash prize of up to 1 crore (10 million) rupees. SRBN Media Pvt. Ltd. produces the show and is a brainchild of the company. The show has completed one season with 52 episodes as of June 3rd, 2021. He has been less active after his wedding, but his fame and name will be carried to various generations to come.
- Charity and social work
Hamal has been involved in charitable activities and social work, including joining the Building Back initiative as a Goodwill ambassador in response to the April 2015 Nepal earthquake.
Some of His Movies are:
| Movie Title | Released Date in A.D | Director | Producer | Cast |
| Hami Tin Bhai | 2004 | Shiva Regmi | Gagan Birahi | Rajesh Hamal, Shree Krishna Shrestha, Nikhil Upreti |
| Deuta | 1991 | Tulsi Ghimire | Tulsi Ghimire | Rajesh Hamal, Shrawan Ghimire, Srijana Basnet |
| The Yug Dekhi Yug Samma | 1988 | Deepak Rayamajhi | Chhabiraj Ojha | Rajesh Hamal, Kristi Mainali |
| Seemana | 1996 | Shambhu Pradhan | Chiranjivi Basnet | Rajesh Hamal, Bipana Thapa, Nir Shah |
| Kasam | 1993 | Deepak Rayamajhi | Chiranjivi Basnet | Rajesh Hamal, Kristi Mainali |
| Basanti | 2000 | Neer Shah | Neer Shah | Rajesh Hamal, Karishma Manandhar, Gauri Malla |
| Mukhauta | 2014 | Arpan Thapa | Roj Rana | Rajesh Hamal, Sunil Thapa, Saugat Malla |
| Rato Tika Nidhar Ma | 2019 | Shiva Regmi | Gagan Birahi | Rajesh Hamal, Shree Krishna Shrestha, Nikhil Upreti |
| Ajambari Naataa | 2008 | Shovit Basnet | Shovit Basnet | Rajesh Hamal, Rekha Thapa, Sabin Shrestha |
| Shakuntala | 2016 | Deeness Shrestha | Deeness Shrestha | Rajesh Hamal, Kishor Khatiwada, Anu Shah |
Awards and Allocates
| Year in A.D | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
| 1991 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Deuta | Won |
| 1993 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Aparadh | Won |
| 1994 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Sadak | Won |
| 1994 | National Film Award | Best Supporting Actor | Paribhasa | Won |
| 1994 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Prithvi | Won |
| 1995 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Simana | Won |
| 1996 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Bandhan | Won |
| 1996 | CG Digital Award | Best Actor | Chhori Buhari | Won |
| 1997 | CG Digital Award | Best Actor | Chandal | Won |
| 1997 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Jun Tara | Won |
| 1997 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Shankar | Won |
| 1998 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Chor | Won |
| 1998 | National Film Award | Best Actor Award in Comic Role | Mr Ram Krishne | Won |
| 1998 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Rana Bhoomi | Won |
| 1999 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Chandani | Won |
| 1999 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Kancha | Won |
| 1999 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Mato Bolcha | Won |
| 2000 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Basanti | Won |
| 2000 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Dhuk Dhuki | Won |
| 2001 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Nepal Pyaro Chha | Won |
| 2002 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Sahid Gate | Won |
| 2002 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Dhan Sampati | Won |
| 2007 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Yuddha | Won |
| 2008 | National Film Award | Best Actor | The Yug Dekhi Yug Samma | Won |
| 2009 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Jay Shiva Shankar | Won |
| 2009 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Raju Raja Ram | Won |
| 2010 | National Film Award | Best Actor Award in Comic Role | Hath Ma Lagyo Sunya | Won |
| 2011 | National Film Award | Best Supporting Actor | Dharmaa | Won |
| 2012 | National Film Award | Best Comedian | Chhabilal Kanjus Chaina | Won |
Social Media
Rajesh Hamal, a popular Nepalese film actor and television host, has a presence on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. He has urged the public to stop bullying others on social media and to analyze before attacking people on social media with a video message. He has also shared tips on using social media in a YouTube video. He has an account with the handle @RajeshHamal64 and has over 20.1K followers on Twitter, 1,437 posts, 399K followers and 28 following on Instagram, 13K followers on Facebook and 31.5K subscribers on YouTube as of January, 2024 A.D. Additionally, he has a personal website, rajeshhamal.com.np, where fans can learn more about him and his work in the Nepali film industry.
Net Worth
| Estimated Net Worth | $50 million |
He has an estimated net worth of $50 million as of January 2024 A.D. He is considered one of the major figures in helping the Nepalese film industry become more prominent.
Interesting Facts
- Rajesh Hamal began his career as a model in 1985 with the Indian fashion magazine Fashion Net. He also walked the ramps in Kathmandu and Delhi in 1986 before he got his first break in the movie industry.
- His wife is 22 years younger than him.
- He is also known for his love for his long hair, which he did not cut even at his father’s funeral.
- He was a victim of a death hoax in May 2017, where it was reported that he died in a car accident after a truck rammed his car. However, the news was confirmed to be a hoax, and Hamal himself stated that people should not misuse their right to information.
- According to RocketReach, he is skilled in graphic design, social media, and Microsoft Office.