Rajesh Hamal (Nepali: राजेश हमाल [raˈdzes ɦʌˈmal] ⓘ; born 9 June 1964[1]) is a Nepalese, International film actor and a television host.

The 1992 blockbuster Deuta marked a turning point in his career and cemented Hamal's superstar status in the Nepalese film industry.

He is widely regarded as the greatest actor in the history of Nepalese cinema and one of the most influential people in Nepal for his personality, his involvement in social works, and his contributions to the Nepali film industry.

[8] Hamal says he was impressed by Madhu's talent at the pageant, but she says she was nervous seeing her favorite actor as a judge and she couldn't answer his questions properly.

[9] Before entering the film industry, Hamal modeled for a magazine in India named Fashion Net while studying at the University of Delhi.

Filming began but director Deepak Rayamajhi suspected an affair between Hamal and Mainali, which led to both actors leaving the project.

Besides Hamal and Mainali, the film was the debut of producer Chhabiraj Ojha and action director Rajendra Khadgi.

On the film's release, it became a box office hit in Nepal and is regarded as the breakthrough for Hamal in Nepali cinema.

[13] The Kathmandu Post wrote: "Incidentally, this was also the film that catapulted Hamal into stardom and while that alone could place Deuta in a Kollywood Hall of Fame (if such a thing existed), the movie is much more than that".

[15] Rachana Chettri and Preena Shrestha of The Kathmandu Post wrote: "Cinematographically, the film achieves its purpose of bringing the old palaces and courtyards populated by royals and their supporters back to life".

He has also been seen on several music vidoes quiet often including Malingo, Hajur Mussukai and Shailung by Bikas Rana, directed by Nitin Chand.

Hamal has twice been judge for Miss Nepal, once in 1997 with Kamal Rupakheti, Laxmi Keshari Manandhar, and Sanjaya Agarwal.

He has also received honourable mentions from the National Human Rights Commission, the late King Birendra, and Nepal's Armed Police Force.

[citation needed] In response to the April 2015 Nepal earthquake, Hamal joined the Building Back initiative, to aid in reconstruction efforts, as a Goodwill ambassador.