Rajesh Payal Rai is a Nepalese singer and actor who have gained immense popularity in the Nepali music industry. He is known for his melodious voice and has won several awards for contributing to the music industry. He has done playback singing for more than 1,500 Nepali movies. He has recorded several private albums such as Darshan Namaste, Rai is King, Kamana, Jadau, Just For You, Murchana, Baiguni rahechau Mayale, Nigah, Asewaro, Love Letter, Syamuna, and more. He has also sung Japanese, Assamese, and Bhojpuri songs. This article will look closely at his life, career, and achievements.
| About | Info |
| Full Name | Rajesh Payal Rai |
| Profession | Nepalese Singer and Actor |
| Popular For | Nepali Singer and actor |
Age, Birthday and Zodiac
| Age (As of 2023) | 49 years old |
| Date of Birth | September 30, 1975 A.D |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Birth Place | Buipa, Khotang district of Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Ethnicity | Asian |
Rajesh Payal Rai was born on September 30, 1975, in Buipa, Khotang district of Nepali, and His Zodiac Sign is Libra. He is 49 years old.
Early Life and Education
Education
| School | N/A |
| University | N/A |
Rajesh Payal Rai was born on September 30, 1975, A.D, in Buipa, Khotang district of Nepal. He completed his high school education in Khotang and moved to Kathmandu to pursue his musical career.
Height and Weight
Physical Stats
| Height | N/A |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Weight | N/A |
There is no information available in the search results about his height and weight, but from his photos, it’s clear that he has black eye color.
Family
| Father | Ratna Rai (former chief of Khotang District, Ex-British Gurkha) |
| Mother | Sancha Laxmi Rai |
| Siblings | Four brothers and one older sister (Namita) |
He was born to his father, Ratna Rai (former chief of Khotang District, Ex-British Gurkha) and mother, Sancha Laxmi Rai. He grew up with his siblings in a small village in Khotang. He has four brothers and one older sister, Namita.
Personal Life and Relationship
| Spouse | Sangbung Rai |
| Children | A Son |
He is married to Sangbung Rai of Jantedhunga-3 in Khotang, 26 years younger than Rajesh Payal. They secretly married each other, and they gave birth to a son before their marriage. It has been revealed that both gave birth to a child during the last Dashain’s Maha Ashtami. His wife has also shared a video call video in which Rai is seen talking with his son before their marriage. His marriage became public when he registered a marriage registration with a Khotang girl (Sangbung Rai).
Career
Rajesh Payal Rai started his musical career in 1992 when he recorded “Failiyo Maya Dubo Sari” after completing high school. The song became an instant hit and opened doors for him to record new songs and perform live on-stage programs. He went on to release several albums and singles, which were well-received by the audience. In 2007, he released his album “Melancholy,” which included an environmental song that set the Guinness World Records as the most prominent ecological song ever recorded. The song featured over 350 artists from Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.
He is also one of the coaches of the popular Nepali singing competition show, “The Voice of Nepal.” He has been a part of the show since its inception in 2018 and has been a mentor to many aspiring singers. While performing on stage shows, Rajesh has travelled to Hongkong (16 times), South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, the U.K., the USA, the Gulf countries, and others to perform for the Nepalese diaspora. He also went on a Nepal tour, singing in all 14 zones.
Popular and Hit Songs
| Song Title | Release Date in A.D | Cast | Director | Producer |
| Darshan Namaste | 1995 | – | – | – |
| Rai is King | 1997 | – | – | – |
| Kamana | 1999 | – | – | – |
| Jadau | 2001 | – | – | – |
| Just For You | 2003 | – | – | – |
| Baiguni rahechau Mayale | 2007 | – | – | – |
| Nigah | 2009 | – | – | – |
| Asewaro | 2011 | – | – | – |
| Love Letter | 2013 | – | – | – |
Awards and Achievements
Rajesh Payal Rai has performed on a worldwide tour and has won several music awards from 1995-2015. He has won the Hits FM Music Award for Best Male Vocal Performance several times. He has also won the Image Award for Best Male Playback Singer and the Kantipur FM Music Award for Best Male Vocal Performance. He has participated in Melancholy, an environmental song conceptualized, written, composed, and directed by Environmentalist Nipesh DHAKA and performed by 365 Nepali artists, setting the Guinness World Records.
| Award | Year in A.D |
| Gold Medal Radio Nepal Modern Song Competition | 1995 |
| Best Playback Singer – Film Chunauti | 1997 |
| National Vision Busy Award | 1998 |
| Special Honor By Dharan Municipality at Dharan Festival 2055B.S. (1999 A.D.) | 1999 |
| Narayan Gopal Yuba Puraskar | 2005 |
| Song Of The Year – Kamana | 2007 |
| Best Singer Of The Year – Kamana | 2007 |
| Album Of The Year – Kamana | 2007 |
| Best Singer Of The Year | 2007 |
| Best Male Playback Singer | 2007 |
| Best Singer Of The Year | 2008 |
| Best Folk Song Of The Year (Balla Bhet Bho) – Jadou 2 | 2009 |
| Popular Song Of The Year – Darshan Namaste | 2009 |
| Best Singer Of The Year | 2009 |
| Chinnalata Prativa Puraskar | 2010 |
| Best Singer Of The Year | 2010 |
| Best Singer Of The Year | 2011 |
| Best Pop Singer Of The Year | 2011 |
| Album Of The Year – Rai Is King | 2011 |
| Best Playback Singer of the Year Movies “JHOLE” | 2014 |
| Lux Kamana Critics Award | 2016 |
| Rai is King Day, Every November 5 | 2017 |
| Guinness World Records, An Environmental Song by 365 Nepali Artists | 2017 |
| Best Playback Singer (Film: Murchunga) | 2018 |
| Best Singer -Male, Darshan Namaste-3 | 2018 |
Controversies
Rajesh Payal Rai was involved in a controversy involving being assaulted during a New Year’s Eve stage performance in the U.S. The incident occurred when an intruder put him in an MMA-style chokehold. Various news outlets, including Makalu Khabar, reported the incident. In addition, a video titled “Rajesh Payal Rai controversy” was uploaded on YouTube on October 4, 2022. The video does not provide details about the controversy but has garnered much attention and views. Furthermore, a video on Dailymotion titled “The Voice of Nepal Coach Rajesh Payal Rai Controversy” was uploaded on January 6, 2023. The video features a news report about Rajesh Payal Rai’s involvement in controversy but does not provide any specific details about the incident.
Social Media
Rajesh Payal Rai, a famous Nepalese singer and actor, has a significant presence on social media platforms. He has an official Instagram account with the handle @rajeshpayalrai_official. He has over 53K followers and has posted 423 photos and videos on his account. His Instagram account features pictures and videos of his performances, concerts, and personal life. He has a YouTube channel where he posts music videos and live performances. He has also been involved in some controversies, as seen in a video titled “Rajesh Payal Rai controversy“, uploaded on October 4, 2022. He has 342K subscribers on his YouTube channel, 814K followers on Facebook, and more than 26K listeners on Spotify as of October 2023 A.D.
Net Worth
| Estimated Net Worth | $4.7K ($3.1K – $6.3K) |
According to the search results, his net worth is $1-5 million. The evaluation covers 2018-2023, and the estimated earnings 2023 are $4.7K ($3.1K – $6.3K).
Trivia
- Rajesh Payal Rai is a Nepalese singer and actor known for contributing to the Nepali music industry. He has done playback singing for more than 1500 Nepali movies.
- In addition to his work in movies, he has recorded several private albums such as Darshan Namaste, Rai is King, Kamana, Jadau, Just For You, Murchana, Baiguni rahechau Mayale, Nigah, Asewaro, Love Letter, Syamuna, etc. He has also sung Japanese, Assamese, and Bhojpuri songs.
- He has won several music awards from 1995-2015, including the Gold Medal Radio Nepal Modern Song Competition, Best Playback Singer – Film Chunauti, Song Of The Year – Kamana, Album Of The Year – Kamana, and Best Folk Song Of The Year (Balla Bhet Bho) – Jadou 2.
- He participated in Melancholy, an environmental song conceptualized, written, composed, and directed by Environmentalist Nipesh DHAKA and performed by 365 Nepali artists, setting the Guinness World Records.
- He was assaulted and put in an MMA-style chokehold by an intruder during a New Year’s Eve stage performance in the U.S.
- He is one of the coaches of The Voice of Nepal, a famous Nepali singing competition show.
- He is a sleepaholic and loves to sleep until noon. He also enjoys spicy, traditional Nepali cuisine and black lentil and pork dry meat dishes. He likes to take steam and sauna baths, walk, swim, and keep his body and mind fit.