While Nepali cinema may not be on everyone’s radar, it is home to numerous artists who have risen to prominence through their impressive acting skills. This article focuses on one such outstanding artist.
This is a story about Rajesh Hamal, the celebrated superstar of Nepali cinema. Born in Palpa, Nepal, on June 9, 1964, Rajesh has achieved remarkable heights in the industry. Throughout his career, which has spanned over three decades, he has appeared in over 300 films.
Rajesh’s father, Chuda Bahadur Hamal, was a prominent diplomat who served as Nepal’s ambassador to Pakistan. Rajesh is considered the ‘Mahanayak’ of Nepali cinema. Hamal began his acting journey in 1991, reaching his peak popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s.
He holds several box office records in Nepali cinema, including the most commercially successful films as a lead actor, the highest number of consecutive hits, and the most acting awards.