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Rajesh Hamal

Rajesh Hamal ( ; born 9 June 1964) is a Nepalese film actor and television presenter. He is widely considered as the greatest actor in Nepali cinema and is often referred to by fans and media as "Maha Nayak" (Nepali for "The Great Actor"). Hamal began his acting career in 1991, peaking in the 1990s and early 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 acting awards. He has acted in more than 300 film in his lifetime. His position in the Nepali film industry has been likened to that of Amitabh Bachan's position in the Hindi film industry. In 2025, Daily News and Analysis described him as the "biggest and richest star of the Nepali film industry," who is "not only the face of the Nepali film industry, but is also a cultural icon."

Hamal 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, in 2019. Provided by Wikipedia