Paul Shah
Paul Shah | |
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पल शाह | |
| Born | Purna Bikram Shah 23 February 1990 |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Nai Nabhannu La 4, Ma Yesto Geet Gauchu, Johnny Gentleman, Bir Bikram 2 |
| Notable work | Nepali cinema |
| Television | Ghumgham with Paul Shah |
Purna Bikram Shah (Nepali: पूर्णविक्रम शाह), professionally known as Paul Shah, is a Nepali film actor and model. He is known for his work in the Nepali film industry and has appeared in several commercially successful films. Shah is regarded as one of the prominent actors in contemporary Nepali cinema.
Career
[edit]Paul Shah began his career in the entertainment industry as a video editor before transitioning to acting. He made his film debut with the romantic drama Nai Nabhannu La 4 (2016), which introduced him to mainstream Nepali cinema.[1][2]
Following his debut, Shah appeared in several feature films across various genres. In 2017, he starred in the romantic film Ma Yesto Geet Gauchu, which was commercially successful.[3] That same year, he was featured in the action film Johnny Gentleman, produced by Bikram Basnet and directed by Nitin Chand.[4]
In 2018, Shah appeared in the family drama Shatru Gate, which featured an ensemble cast and received wide theatrical release.[5]
In 2019, he played a leading role in the social drama Bir Bikram 2, a sequel to the earlier film Bir Bikram. The film received mixed reviews from critics.[6] He also appeared in Ma Yesto Geet Gauchu 2, continuing the storyline of the original romantic drama.[7]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year(A.D) | Title | Role | Director | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nai Nabhannu La 4 | Neer | Bikash Raj Acharya | Debut film | [8] |
| 2017 | Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu | Paul | Sudarshan Thapa | SUPERHIT | |
| 2017 | Johnny Gentlemen | Johnny | Nitin Chand | ||
| 2018 | Shatru Gate | Suraj | Pradeep Bhattrai | blockbuster film | |
| 2019 | Bir Bikram 2 | Bir | Milan Chams | [9] | |
| 2020 | Hridaya Bhari | Koshish | Suraj Subba "Nalbo" | ||
| 2022 | Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2 | Paul | Sudarshan Thapa | SUPERHIT | [10] |
| 2024 | Pujar Sarki | Meghraj Khatri | Dinesh Raut | ||
| Rawayan | Ragav
Kancha |
Sudarshan Thapa | double role | ||
| 2025 | Mayavi | Diwakar Bhattari | released | [11] |
Awards
[edit]| Year | Ceremony | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bindabasini Music Award 2071 | Best Model of the Year (Pop & Modern Music Category) With Prakriti Shrestha |
I Love You Song | Won[12][failed verification] |
| 2016 | 8th Dcine Awards 2016 | Best New actor | Nai Nabhannu La 4 | Won[13][14] |
| 2016/ 2017 | NFDC award 2072 & 2074 | Best New actor | *Nai Nabhannu La 4
*Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu |
Nominated[15] |
| 2018 | Surya Film Award | Best Actor | Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu | Won[failed verification] |
| 2022 | Dcine Award | Best Actor | Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2 | Won[failed verification] |
| 2022 | LG Cine Circle Award | Best On Screen Couple Of The Year | Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2 | Won[failed verification] |
| 2024 | Bindabasini Music Award 2080 | Popular Actor Of The Year 2080 | Timi Ra Ma Jaam Maya Song | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "'Nai Nabhannu La 4' movie review: An unholy mess". OnlineKhabar English News. 15 April 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "'रामप्यारी' र 'नाई नभन्नू ल ४' को ब्यापार यस्तो (व्यापारिक रिपोर्ट)". Mazzakoonline (in Nepali). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Ma Yesto Geet Gaunchu reigns supreme". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ Mausam (22 September 2017). "The power of love". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Shatru Gaate Movie Review: High on forced comedy, low on substance". OnlineKhabar English News. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Bir Bikram 2 is sexist, poorly plotted and includes crudely drawn characters". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "review of nepali movie Ma Yesto Geet Gauchu 2". thecineview. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "नाई नभन्नु ल ४ को गीत सार्वजनिक". Online Khabar. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "'वीर विक्रम २' को प्रिमियर शो". Nirantarnews. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "पल र समिक्षाको लफडाले 'म यस्तो गीत गाउछु २'लाई कस्तो असर पर्ला ?". Parichaya.com. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "Pradeep playing role of 'Mait Bahadur' in Pujar Sarki". The Rising Nepal. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "5th Bindabasini Music Award". Street Nepal. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "आर्यन र नम्रता फेरि उत्कृष्ट, 'क्लासिक' बर्षकै उत्कृष्ट चलचित्र(फोटाे फिचरसहित)". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "'डी सिने अवार्ड'मा 'क्लासिक, प्रेमगीत र वडा नम्बर ६'को बर्चस्व". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "NFDC National Film Award Details | 2074". Lens Nepal.