NEPALI ACTOR DAYAHANG RAI
The popular actor, director, and playwright in Nepali cinema, Dayahang Rai, is noted for his versatility. He played in more than 40 films, including popular movies like “Loot” and “White Sun,” he has won many awards, establishing himself as one of Nepal’s most prominent modern actors.
| Full Name | Dayahang Rai |
| Nepali Name | दयाहाङ् राई |
| Date of Birth | 13 April 1980 |
| Birthplace | Khawa, Bhojpur district, Eastern Nepal |
| Ethnicity | Bantawa Rai (Kirat ethnicity) |
| Family | Parents: Tilak Ram Rai and Chandra Devi Rai Siblings: Two younger sisters and one older brother |
| Education | Lower secondary-level studies: Pashupati Lower Secondary School, Khawa VDC, Bhojpur District High school: Annapurna Secondary School, Dilpa, Bhojpur (1998) Intermediate level: Bhojpur Multiple College (Geography Major) Journalism Major: The Ratna Rajya Campus (now Manawiki Campus), Kathmandu |
| Marital Status | Married to Benuka Rai (2006) |
| Children | Two sons: Samduhang Rai & Sinchunghang Rai |
| Professions | Actor, Director, Playwright |
| Notable Works | Films: Anagarik (2006), Loot (2012), Chhadke (2013), Kabaddi (2013) and its sequels, Talakjung vs Tulke (2014), White Sun (2016), Purano Dunga (2016), Loot 2 (2017), Ghampani (2017), Lappan Chhappan (2017), Taandro (2017), Jatrai Jatra (2019), Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi (2019)<br>- TV Series: Yuva, Dalan, Hamro Team |
| Awards & Recognitions | – National Film Awards (Nepal): Best Supporting Actor for Dasdhunga (2009), Best Actor for Sambodhan (2015), Best Actor for Kabaddi Kabaddi (2016) LG Award: Best Actor for Kabaddi Kabaddi (2016) |
| Theatre Affiliations | Actors’ Studio (2007) Mandala Theatre, Nepal (Co-founded with Rajan Khatiwada and Srijana Limbu) |
| Main article | Dayahang Rai filmography |
| Notable Films | Anagarik (2006) Loot (2012) Talakjung vs Tulke (2014) White Sun (2016) Purano Dunga (2016) Loot 2 (2017) Ghampani (2017) Lappan Chhappan (2017) Taandro (2017) Jatrai Jatra (2019) Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi (2019) |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | National Film Awards (Nepal) | Best Supporting Actor | Dasdhunga | Won |
| 2015 | National Film Awards (Nepal) | Best Actor | Sambodhan | Won |
| 2016 | National Film Awards (Nepal) | Best Actor | Kabaddi Kabaddi | Won |
| 2016 | LG Award | Best Actor | Kabaddi Kabaddi | Won |
UPCOMING NEW MOVIE TRAILOR
Movie: Degree Maila (MA 3rd CLASS)
A Film By: Ram Babu Gurung
Cast: Dayahang Rai/ Aanchal Sharma / Maotse Gurung / Prakash Ghimire/ Bijay Baral/ Buddhi Tamang/ Kamal Mani Nepal / Shekhar Chapagain / Hiubala Gautam / Som Nath Khanal/ Pashupati Rai/ Lokendra Lekhak /Anil Subba/ Ghanashyam Joshi / Sibadash Gurung / Bhuwan Luhar/ Krijan Mahat / Kalyan Rai / Sushil Tamang
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