{{short description|Nepali actor|bot=PearBOT 5}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2021}} {{Infobox person | honorific_prefix = | name = Biraj Bhatt | image = File:Biraj Bhatta.png | caption = Bhatta in 2017 | native_name_lang = Nepali | birth_name = Bhojraj Bhatta (भोजराज भट्ट) | birth_date = May 13th, 1971 | birth_place = Dhangadhi, Nepal | occupation = Actor, film director, film producer | years_active = 2000–present | spouse = Saraswati Bhatta | children = 2 (incl. Samir Bhatt) | Other Names = }}
'''Biraj Bhatta''', also known as '''Biraj Bhatt''' ({{Langx|ne|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.<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 starred in more than 200 movies through different languages like Nepali, Bhojpuri & 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 |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 |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 |access-date=31 October 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
Bhatta began his acting career in the early 2000s, gaining prominence with his performances in Nepali films such as ''Dewar Babu'' (2008) and ''Khal Nayak'' (2008), the latter earning him the National Film Award for Best Actor. His transition into Bhojpuri cinema further elevated his status, with notable roles in films like ''Dabang Sarkar'', ''Dulha Albela'', and ''Jigarwala''.
In addition to acting, Bhatta has ventured into directing and producing, with projects like ''Sanglo'' (2020) and ''12 Gaun'' (2024), with the latter being among the highest grossing Nepali movies of all time.
==Acting career== {{BLP sources section|date=June 2019}}
===2002–2007 Debut and early work=== Biraj Bhatt first film credit was a supporting role in ''Khukuri'' which did well at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web |last=पौडेल |first=सुशील |date=2020-01-30 |title=डेब्यु परीक्षामा विराज |url=https://ekantipur.com/entertainment/2020/01/30/158035013599578149.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515164953/https://ekantipur.com/entertainment/2020/01/30/158035013599578149.html |archive-date=2020-05-15 |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=Kantipur Publications |language=ne}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=5 May 2019|title=Biraj and Nikita pair together in 'Saanglo|url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/mycity/news/biraj-and-nikita-co-starring-each-other-in-saanglo|url-status=live|access-date=31 October 2021|website=My City|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505190203/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/mycity/news/biraj-and-nikita-co-starring-each-other-in-saanglo |archive-date=5 May 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Biraj Bhatta | Biography, Filmography, Age, Height | url=https://www.thefilmnepal.com/artist/biraj-bhatta/profile }}</ref> 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 but received positive feedback from audience and became huge blockbuster at the box office and one of the highest-grossing films in Nepal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ज्ञवाली |first=रामजी |date=2020-02-08 |title=डेब्यु परीक्षा : सफल भए त विराज ? |url=http://saptahik.com.np/archives/2020/02/08/20200208132344 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612121109/https://saptahik.com.np/archives/2020/02/08/20200208132344 |archive-date=2022-06-12 |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=Saptahik |language=ne}}</ref>
== Stage performance ==
Biraj Bhatt has also performed on Bhojpuri and Nepali shows in Qatar.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}}
== Filmography == {| class="wikitable " |+Key | style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |- | style="background:#add8e6;"| {{double-dagger|alt=Documentary release}} | Indicates documentary release |} {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;" |+Some Notable Movies |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Language ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role(s) ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" |{{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- |2003 |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Khukri'' |Inspector |Debut film | |- 2005 | rowspan="3" | 2005 | Tharu ! scope="row" align="left" |''Abhagan Suhagan'' | | | |- |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Agnipath'' | | | |- |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Raju Raja Ram'' |KarnaMan Singh Basnet |Special appearance | |- | rowspan="2" | 2006 | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Hami Taxi Driver'' | | | |- |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Jeevandata'' | | | |- | rowspan="3" |2007 | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Don'' | | | |- |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Agni Jwala'' |Jwala | | |- |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Himmat'' | | | |- | rowspan="7" | 2008 | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Sahara'' | | | |- |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Khalnayak'' |Deva |Won National Award for Best Actor | |- | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Giraftar'' | | | |- | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Naseeb Aafno'' | | | |- |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Dewar Babu'' |Lucky | | |- |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Dar'' | | | |- |Bhojpuri ! scope="row" align="left" |''Lagal Raha Ae Rajaji'' | | | |- | rowspan="3" | 2009 | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Batuli'' |Abhay | | |- |Bhojpuri ! scope="row" align="left" |''Deewana'' | | | |- |Bhojpuri ! scope="row" align="left" |''Hum Hai Hero Hindustani'' | | | |- | rowspan="3" | 2010 | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Maidan'' |Inspector Himal | | |- | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Timi Bina Ko Jiwan'' |Samir/Pandu | | |- | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Prahaar'' |Inspector Surya | | |- | rowspan="6" | 2011 | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Itihaas'' |Babu Raja | | |- | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Na Birse TImilai Na Paye Timilai'' | | | |- | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Birata Ko Chino'' |Aakash | | |- |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Mriga Trishna'' |Dev | | |- |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Nigarani'' | | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |last=पौडेल |first=सुशील |date=2011-04-12 |title=निगरानी आफैं उदांगिँदै |url=https://ekantipur.com/entertainment/2011/04/12/327924.html |access-date=2024-10-27 |website=Kantipur Publications |language=ne}}</ref> |- |Bhojpuri ! scope="row" align="left" |''Piyawa Bada Satawela'' | | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":1" /> |- | rowspan="4" | 2012 | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Naina Resham'' |Biraj/Resham | | |- | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Bhagi Bhagi Najau'' |Aakash | | |- |Bhojpuri ! scope="row" align="left" |''Khudda'' | | | |- |Bhojpuri ! scope="row" align="left" |''Jaan Tere Naam'' | | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":1" /> |- | rowspan="5" |2013 | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Damini'' | | | |- | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Aljhechha Kyare Pachheuri'' | | | |- | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Karja Ragat Ko'' | | | |- | Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Zanjeer'' | | | |- |Bhojpuri ! scope="row" align="left" |''Himmatwala'' | | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":1" /> |- | 2014 |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Jwala'' | | | |- |2015 |Bhojpuri ! scope="row" align="left" |''Laagi Tohse Lagan'' | | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":1" /> |- |2016 |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Jai Parshuram'' |DSP Parshuram Bikram Thapa | | |- |2017 |Bhojpuri ! scope="row" align="left" |''Gunday'' |Ranjeet | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":1" /> |- |2020 |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left" |''Sanglo'' |Saral |Debut as director and producer |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":0" /> |- |2023 |Bhojpuri ! scope="row" align="left" |''Vadh'' |Shiv Singh | | |- |2024 |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left"style="background:#b6fcb6;" |''12 Gaun''* |Arjun |Also director and producer |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maharjan |first=Timila |date=2024-10-23 |title=A tale of tyranny and revenge |url=https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2024/10/23/a-tale-of-tyranny-and-revenge |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=The Kathmandu Post |language=English}}</ref> |- |2026 |Nepali ! scope="row" align="left"style="background:#b6fcb6;" |''Ram Naam Satya''* | |Also producer |style="text-align:center;"| |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |+ !Year !Award !Category !Nominated work !Result !{{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(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'''
==See also== * List of Nepalese actors
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * {{IMDb name}}
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