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Dayahang Rai
Active Kollywood (Nepali Cinema), Theater & Television
- FromKhawa, Bhojpur District, Nepal
- Based inKathmandu, Nepal
- Age46 years
- Active2002–Present
- Updated
Dayahang Rai – Biography
Dayahang Rai – Full Information
- Full Name: Dayahang Rai
- Popular Name: Dayahang Rai
- Nickname: Daya
- Profession: Actor, Director, Playwright, Theater Artist
- Known For: Breakout performance as “Gofle” in Loot (2012), starring as Kaji in the blockbuster Kabaddi franchise, and leading critically acclaimed films like White Sun (2016) and Jaari (2023).
- Date of Birth: April 13, 1980
- Age: 46 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Khawa, Bhojpur District, Nepal
- Hometown: Bhojpur District, Nepal
- Nationality: Nepalese
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Current Residence: Kathmandu, Nepal
- Profession Category: Actor / Kollywood (Nepali Cinema) Feature & Theater Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Name Not Publicly Available
- Mother: Name Not Publicly Available
- Siblings: 1 Elder Brother, 2 Younger Sisters
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Benuka Rai (m. 2006)
- Children: Samduhang Rai (Son), Sinchunghang Rai (Son)
Education
- School: Pashupati Lower Secondary School & Annapurna Secondary School, Bhojpur
- College: Bhojpur Multiple College (Intermediate with Geography Major), RR Campus (Journalism)
- Qualification: Diploma / Advanced Training in Theater & Dramatic Arts (Aarohan Gurukul)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2006 | Feature film debut in Anagarik |
| 2009 | Won National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Dasdhunga |
| 2012 | Landmark breakthrough performance as Gofle in Loot |
| 2013 | Starred in civil war drama Badhshala and thriller Chhadke |
| 2014 | Commenced the hit franchise as Kaji in Kabaddi |
| 2014 | Starred in Talakjung vs Tulke, selected as Nepal’s official submission to the 88th Academy Awards |
| 2015 | Won National Film Award for Best Actor for Sambodhan |
| 2016 | Won National Film Award for Best Actor for Kabaddi Kabaddi |
| 2016 | Lead performance as Agni/Chandra in internationally acclaimed film White Sun (Seto Surya) |
| 2022 | Blockbuster success with Kabaddi 4: The Final Match |
| 2023 | Major commercial and critical success in Indigenous socio-drama Jaari |
| 2024 | Starred in Gharjwai, Mansarra, and A Road to a Village |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2009 | National Film Award | Best Supporting Actor | Dasdhunga | Won |
| 2014 | OFA Award | Best Actor | Jholay | Won |
| 2015 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Sambodhan | Won |
| 2015 | Critics Choice Award | Best Actor | Kabaddi | Won |
| 2016 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Kabaddi Kabaddi | Won |
| 2024 | Yeti Film Award | Popular Actor of the Year | Jaari | Won |
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About Dayahang Rai
What is Dayahang Rai's most famous movie role?
He is globally famous for playing Kaji in the Kabaddi film franchise and Gofle in the cult classic heist film Loot (2012).
Where did Dayahang Rai start his career?
He started his career in Nepali theater and television, co-founding Mandala Theatre Nepal after receiving training at Aarohan Gurukul.
How many National Film Awards has Dayahang Rai won?
He has won three National Film Awards: one for Best Supporting Actor (Dasdhunga) and two for Best Actor (Sambodhan and Kabaddi Kabaddi).
Is Dayahang Rai married?
Yes, he married singer Benuka Rai in 2006, and the couple has two sons.
Which international Oscar-submitted films has he starred in?
He starred in Talakjung vs Tulke (2014) and White Sun (Seto Surya, 2016), both of which were Nepal's official submissions for the Academy Awards.
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