He started his film career as a side dancer, and then a choreographer; he is one of the few actors, who are a good dancer as well. He is Dilip Rayamajhi, who shot to fame and recognition after playing the role of Adi Kabi Bhanubhakta, the first poet to write in Nepali language for the mass. His debut was Bhanubhakta, for which he received great praise and critical acclaim. After that he got to act in many more, including Tulsi Ghimrie’s Darpan Chaya. One of the biggest hits of the entire history, Dilip gained much popularity after the screening. He became the heart throb of the girls and women, alike.
Many school girls to working women, became his fan after watching Darpan Chaya. His chemistry with Niruta Singh was commendable, and they were paired again, one of which is Lahana. The last scene, in which Niruta Singh dies and the two actors, in particular Dilip cries, had girls tearing up to see their favorite hero in pain.
However, the duo could not revive their chemistry with same enthusiasm, and the audience could not feel their on screen chemistry, either.
Nonetheless, Dilip has worked with Karishma Manandhar. His chemistry with her was well received too, especially in Jindagani. The song, Tiomro tyo aankhama ko bascha featuring Dilip and Karishma, became popular among music lovers. He related in an interview that he went to see Manandhar’s shooting when he was a school kid, and said that he was glad to be working with her.
Dilip has also worked in several music videos, whether pop music, or folk music. The latest of his music videos are to the songs, Yani maya ho…and a Teej song, Markai deu kammara, bhachana na kammara, shaili. His dancing has been praised by many people, and in many people’s opinion, his dancing is better than his acting.
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