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Biraj Bhatt
Biraj Bhatt
	Bhatta in 2017
Born	Bhojraj Bhatta (भोजराज भट्ट); Dhangadhi, Nepal
Nationality	Nepalese
Occupation(s)	Actor, Film Director, Film Producer
Years active	2000–present
Spouse	Saraswati Bhatta
Children	2 (incl. Samir Bhatt)

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Biraj Bhatta, also known as Biraj Bhatt or Viraj Bhatt (Nepali: विराज भट्), is a Nepalese actor, director and film producer known for his works in Nepali cinema and Bhojpuri cinema. Widely known in media as Action Star or Action Tiger of Nepali Cinema, he is known for his socio-drama action movies and is considered one of the most successful actor in Nepali cinema history and one of the few actor to have successful career in foreign film industry, Bhojpuri.^[1]^[2] He has worked in some Tharu language films as well. He has starred in more than 200 movies through different languages like Nepali, Bhojpuri & Tharu.^[3] He received National Film award for Best actor for Nepali movie Khal Nayak (2008).^[4]

Acting career

2002–2007 Debut and early work

Biraj Bhatt first film credit was a supporting role in Khukuri which did well at the box office.^[5] He also appeared in supporting roles in films like Unko Samjhana Ma(2001) and Pauju(2002). He also made a cameo appearance in the action comedy film Raju Raja Ram(2005). He starred in the Tharu language film Abhagan Suhaagan(2005) and co-starred in Nepali films like Agnipath (2004), Durga (2005), Maidan(2005), Jeevan Daata (2005), Hami Taxi Driver (2006) and Dadagiri(2007). after the successful of his early movies he was appreciated by critics for his dance & Action.

2008–2011 Stardom, success, and break from Nepali film industry )

He starred in the lead role in Himmat, Kismat, KhalNayak, Sisila, Agni Jwala, Ilaka, Itihaas, Taqdeer, Arjun Dev, Dosti, Naina Resham, Giraftar, Himmat 2, Dhoom, Sapoot, Naya Nepal, Darr and many more. In a short time he appeared in more than 76 successful movies from 2000 to 2011. He became a star in Bhojpuri cinema after his successful debut in movie Lagal Raha Yeh Raja Ji(2008).His last release of a Nepali movie was Migra Trishana (2011) which starred Nandita K.C. and was directed by Tulsi Ghimire. Following the release of Migra Trishana his only Bhojpuri-dubbed movies released with five-year gaps were Karja Ragat Ko, Kundali, Gunda, Kartoos, Mard, Jungbhoomi, Shooter, Pratikar & Damini—all were commercial failures.

2012–2015 Stardom In Bhojpuri

He starred in his first Bhojpuri Movie Lagal Raha Yeh Raja Ji (2007). He starred in Bhojpuri movies such as Mard Tangewala (2009), Hum Hai Hero Hindustani (2009), Mard Rikshawala (2010), Jaanwar (2012), Panchayat, Mahabharat, Durga, Rang, Gunday, Trishul, Shooter, Damini, Son of Bihar, Jungle Raaz, Hitler, Janeman, Lohe Ki Zanjeer, Daag, Bhaagi, Kartoos and others. He is called a " He Man" of Bhojpuri cinema. He appeared in more than 80 Bhojpuri movies in 5 years.

2016 Comeback to Nepali film, and slump)

In 2016 he was in the action film Jai Parshuram. Although the film was a commercial failure, his performance in this movie was highly appreciated especially in its action part. He committed to star in the film Harke Raja but it was not made.

2019–present Sanglo and 12 Gaun success

In 2019, Biraj Bhatt returned to Nepali cinema starring in Sanglo, in which he directed and acted opposite Nikita Chandak.^[6] The film was average success at the box office. Next, he acted and directed action drama film 12 Gaun which also marked the debut of his eldest son Samir Bhatt. Released with target of gaining advantage of Dashain Holiday, it met with mixed review from critics, it received positive feedback from audience and became huge blockbuster at the box office and one of the highest-grossing film in Nepal.^[7]

Stage performance

Biraj Bhatt has performed on Bhojpuri and Nepali shows in Qatar.^{[citation needed]}

Filmography

Key
†	Denotes films that have not yet been released
‡	Indicates documentary release

Some Notable Movies
Year	Language	Title	Role(s)	Notes	Ref(s)
2003	Nepali	Khukri	Inspector	Debut film
2005	Tharu	Abhagan Suhagan
	Nepali	Agnipath
	Nepali	Raju Raja Ram	KarnaMan Singh Basnet	Special appearance
2006	Nepali	Hami Taxi Driver
2006	Nepali	Jeevandata
2007	Nepali	Don
	Nepali	Agni Jwala	Jwala
	Nepali	Himmat
2008	Nepali	Sahara
	Nepali	Khalnayak	Deva	Won National Award for Best Actor
	Nepali	Giraftar
	Nepali	Naseeb Aafno
	Nepali	Dewar Babu	Lucky
	Nepali	Dar
	Bhojpuri	Lagal Raha Ae Rajaji
2009	Nepali	Batuli	Abhay
	Bhojpuri	Deewana
	Bhojpuri	Hum Hai Hero Hindustani
2010	Nepali	Maidan	Inspector Himal
	Nepali	Timi Bina Ko Jiwan	Samir/Pandu
	Nepali	Prahaar	Inspector Surya
2011	Nepali	Itihaas	Babu Raja
	Nepali	Na Birse TImilai Na Paye Timilai
	Nepali	Birata Ko Chino	Aakash
	Nepali	Mriga Trishna	Dev
	Nepali	Nigarani			^[8]
	Bhojpuri	Piyawa Bada Satawela			^[4]
2012	Nepali	Naina Resham	Biraj/Resham
	Nepali	Bhagi Bhagi Najau	Aakash
	Bhojpuri	Khudda
	Bhojpuri	Jaan Tere Naam			^[4]
2013	Nepali	Damini
	Nepali	Aljhechha Kyare Pachheuri
	Nepali	Karja Ragat Ko
	Nepali	Zanjeer
	Bhojpuri	Himmatwala			^[4]
2014	Nepali	Jwala
2015	Bhojpuri	Laagi Tohse Lagan			^[4]
2016	Nepali	Jai Parshuram	DSP Parshuram Bikram Thapa
2017	Bhojpuri	Gunday	Ranjeet		^[4]
2020	Nepali	Sanglo	Saral	Debut as director and producer	^[3]
2023	Bhojpuri	Vadh	Shiv Singh
2024	Nepali	12 Gaun*	Arjun	Also director and producer	^[9]
2025	Nepali	Balidan	TBA
2025	Nepali	Sanglo 2
2025	Nepali	Khalnayak 2

Awards and nominations


Year	Award	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref(s)
2008	National Award	Best Actor	Khalnayak	Won
2020	D Cine Award	Best Debut Director	Sanglo	Won

Biraj Bhatt Film Production

List of films

1. Sanglo

2. 12 Gaun

References

^ "'आफ्नै लापरवाहीले बलिउडमा प्रवेश गर्न सकिनँ': विराज भट्ट". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Retrieved 22 May 2023.
^ "बिराज भट्ट : निखिललाई टक्कर, कमब्याकमा ठक्कर". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 31 January 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Biraj and Nikita pair together in 'Saanglo". Republica. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "From 'Himmatwala' to 'Piyawa Bada Satawela': Biraj Bhatt's Bhojpuri films you shouldn't miss". The Times of India. 9 April 2020. Archived from the original on 31 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
^ पौडेल, सुशील (30 January 2020). "डेब्यु परीक्षामा विराज". Kantipur Publications (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 15 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
^ "Biraj and Nikita pair together in 'Saanglo". My City. 5 May 2019. Archived from the original on 5 May 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
^ ज्ञवाली, रामजी (8 February 2020). "डेब्यु परीक्षा : सफल भए त विराज ?". Saptahik (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
^ पौडेल, सुशील (12 April 2011). "निगरानी आफैं उदांगिँदै". Kantipur Publications (in Nepali). Retrieved 27 October 2024.
^ Maharjan, Timila (23 October 2024). "A tale of tyranny and revenge". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 25 October 2024.

External links

Official website
Biraj Bhatta at IMDb

[1] "'आफ्नै लापरवाहीले बलिउडमा प्रवेश गर्न सकिनँ': विराज भट्ट". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Retrieved 22 May 2023.

[2] "बिराज भट्ट : निखिललाई टक्कर, कमब्याकमा ठक्कर". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 31 January 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2021.

[:0-3] "Biraj and Nikita pair together in 'Saanglo". Republica. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2023.

[:1-4] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "From 'Himmatwala' to 'Piyawa Bada Satawela': Biraj Bhatt's Bhojpuri films you shouldn't miss". The Times of India. 9 April 2020. Archived from the original on 31 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.

[5] पौडेल, सुशील (30 January 2020). "डेब्यु परीक्षामा विराज". Kantipur Publications (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 15 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2023.

[6] "Biraj and Nikita pair together in 'Saanglo". My City. 5 May 2019. Archived from the original on 5 May 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2021.

[7] ज्ञवाली, रामजी (8 February 2020). "डेब्यु परीक्षा : सफल भए त विराज ?". Saptahik (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2023.

[8] पौडेल, सुशील (12 April 2011). "निगरानी आफैं उदांगिँदै". Kantipur Publications (in Nepali). Retrieved 27 October 2024.

[9] Maharjan, Timila (23 October 2024). "A tale of tyranny and revenge". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 25 October 2024.

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