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'''Bhojraj Bhatta''', also known as '''Biraj Bhatt''' or '''Viraj Bhatt''' ({{Langx|ne|[[:ne:विराज भट्ट|विराज भट्]]}}), is a Nepalese actor, director and film producer known for his works in [[Cinema of Nepal|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title='आफ्नै लापरवाहीले बलिउडमा प्रवेश गर्न सकिनँ': विराज भट्ट |url=https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2020/01/829003 |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=[[Online Khabar]] |language=ne}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=बिराज भट्ट : निखिललाई टक्कर, कमब्याकमा ठक्कर|url=https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2019/01/738469|url-status=live|access-date=31 October 2021|website=Online Khabar|language=ne|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190131145641/https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2019/01/738469 |archive-date=31 January 2019 }}</ref> He has worked in some Tharu language films as well. He has starred in more than 200 movies through different languages like [[Nepali language|Nepali]], [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] & [[Tharu languages|Tharu]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |date=2019-05-05 |title=Biraj and Nikita pair together in 'Saanglo |url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/biraj-and-nikita-co-starring-each-other-in-saanglo/ |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=[[Republica (newspaper)|Republica]] |language=en}}</ref> He received National Film award for Best actor for Nepali movie Khal Nayak (2008).<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=9 April 2020|title=From 'Himmatwala' to 'Piyawa Bada Satawela': Biraj Bhatt's Bhojpuri films you shouldn't miss|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bhojpuri/movies/news/from-himmatwala-to-piyawa-bada-satawela-biraj-bhatts-bhojpuri-films-you-shouldnt-miss/photostory/75067945.cms|url-status=live|access-date=31 October 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031193129/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bhojpuri/movies/news/from-himmatwala-to-piyawa-bada-satawela-biraj-bhatts-bhojpuri-films-you-shouldnt-miss/photostory/75067945.cms |archive-date=31 October 2021 }}</ref>
'''Biraj Bhatta''', also known as '''Biraj Bhatt''' or '''Viraj Bhatt''' ({{Langx|ne|[[:ne:विराज भट्ट|विराज भट्]]}}), is a Nepalese actor, director and film producer known for his works in [[Cinema of Nepal|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title='आफ्नै लापरवाहीले बलिउडमा प्रवेश गर्न सकिनँ': विराज भट्ट |url=https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2020/01/829003 |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=[[Online Khabar]] |language=ne}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=बिराज भट्ट : निखिललाई टक्कर, कमब्याकमा ठक्कर|url=https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2019/01/738469|url-status=live|access-date=31 October 2021|website=Online Khabar|language=ne|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190131145641/https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2019/01/738469 |archive-date=31 January 2019 }}</ref> He has worked in some Tharu language films as well. He has starred in more than 200 movies through different languages like [[Nepali language|Nepali]], [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] & [[Tharu languages|Tharu]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |date=2019-05-05 |title=Biraj and Nikita pair together in 'Saanglo |url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/biraj-and-nikita-co-starring-each-other-in-saanglo/ |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=[[Republica (newspaper)|Republica]] |language=en}}</ref> He received National Film award for Best actor for Nepali movie Khal Nayak (2008).<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=9 April 2020|title=From 'Himmatwala' to 'Piyawa Bada Satawela': Biraj Bhatt's Bhojpuri films you shouldn't miss|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bhojpuri/movies/news/from-himmatwala-to-piyawa-bada-satawela-biraj-bhatts-bhojpuri-films-you-shouldnt-miss/photostory/75067945.cms|url-status=live|access-date=31 October 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031193129/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bhojpuri/movies/news/from-himmatwala-to-piyawa-bada-satawela-biraj-bhatts-bhojpuri-films-you-shouldnt-miss/photostory/75067945.cms |archive-date=31 October 2021 }}</ref>


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== Biraj Bhatt Film Production==
* List of films

1. '''Sanglo'''

2. '''[[12 Gaun]]'''



==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 15:26, 13 December 2024

Biraj Bhatt
Bhatta in 2017
Born
Bhojraj Bhatta (भोजराज भट्ट)

Dhangadhi, Nepal
NationalityNepalese
Occupation(s)Actor, Film Director, Film Producer
Years active2000–present
SpouseSaraswati Bhatta
Children2 (incl. Samir Bhatt)

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

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2002–2007 Debut and early work

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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 )

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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

Filmography

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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
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

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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

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  • List of films

1. Sanglo

2. 12 Gaun


See also

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References

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  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.
  3. ^ a b "Biraj and Nikita pair together in 'Saanglo". Republica. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  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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