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Dayahang Rai

Dayahang Rai

Acting
13 Apr 1980 (46 years)
Khawa, Bhojpur District, Nepal

Biography

Dayahang Rai (born April 13, 1980) is a cornerstone of modern Nepali cinema, often credited with shifting the industry away from stereotypical hero tropes toward nuanced, character-driven storytelling. A proud representative of the indigenous Rai community, he brought his extensive background in theatre specifically from the renowned Gurukul: School of Theatre to the silver screen, debuting in the film Anagarik in 2006. However, it was his breakout role Gopal in the 2012 blockbuster Loot that tr...

Also Known As

Daya, Daya Hang Rai

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