{{Short description|Nepali actor film actor}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2016}} {{Infobox person | name = Purna Bikram Shah | image = <!-- Add image filename if available --> | alt = | caption = Shah in 2020 | native_name = | native_name_lang = ne | birth_name = Purna Bikram Shah | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1989|02|23}} | birth_place = Dang District, Nepal | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|Model|Video editor}} | years_active = 2012–present | known_for = ''Nai Nabhannu La 4'', ''Ma Yesto Geet Gauchu'', ''Johnny Gentleman'', ''Bir Bikram 2'', ''Aa Bata Aama'' | notable_works = Nepali cinema | television = ''Ghumgham with Paul Shah'' | awards = <!-- Add if verifiable --> | website = <!-- Add if available --> }} '''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 ==
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Nai Nabhannu La 4' movie review: An unholy mess |url=https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nai-nabhannu-la-4-movie-review-unholy-mess.html |access-date=2021-05-23 |website=OnlineKhabar English News |date=15 April 2016 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='रामप्यारी' र 'नाई नभन्नू ल ४' को ब्यापार यस्तो (व्यापारिक रिपोर्ट) |url=https://www.mazzakoonline.com/14664/ |access-date=2021-05-23 |website=Mazzakoonline |language=ne}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ma Yesto Geet Gaunchu reigns supreme |url=https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/07/18/ma-yesto-geet-gaunchu-reigns-supreme |access-date=2021-05-23 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English}}</ref> That same year, he was featured in the action film ''Johnny Gentleman'', produced by Bikram Basnet and directed by Nitin Chand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mausam |date=2017-09-22 |title=The power of love |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/power-love-2 |access-date=2021-05-23 |website=The Himalayan Times |language=en}}</ref>
In 2018, Shah appeared in the family drama ''Shatru Gate'', which featured an ensemble cast and received wide theatrical release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shatru Gaate Movie Review: High on forced comedy, low on substance |url=https://english.onlinekhabar.com/shatru-gaate-movie-review-high-on-forced-comedy-low-on-substance.html |access-date=2021-05-23 |website=OnlineKhabar English News |date=25 March 2018 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bir Bikram 2 is sexist, poorly plotted and includes crudely drawn characters |url=https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2019/06/13/bir-bikram-2-is-sexist-poorly-plotted-and-includes-crudely-drawn-characters |access-date=2021-05-23 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English}}</ref> He also appeared in ''Ma Yesto Geet Gauchu 2'', continuing the storyline of the original romantic drama.<ref>{{Cite web |title=review of nepali movie Ma Yesto Geet Gauchu 2 |url=https://thecineview.com/25/ma-yesto-geet-gauchu-2-movie-review |access-date=2021-05-23 |website=thecineview |language=en}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
{{pending films key}} {| class="wikitable sortable" |- !Year !Title !Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" |Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" |{{Tooltip|Ref.|References}} |- |2016 |''Nai Nabhannu La 4'' |Neer |Debut film |<ref>{{Cite web |title=नाई नभन्नु ल ४ को गीत सार्वजनिक |url=https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2015/10/341396 |access-date=2022-03-20 |website=Online Khabar |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2017 |''Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu'' |Paul | | |- |''Johnny Gentlemen'' |Johnny | | |- |2018 |''Shatru Gate'' |Suraj | | |- |2019 |''Bir Bikram 2'' |Bir | |<ref>{{Cite web |title='वीर विक्रम २' को प्रिमियर शो |url=https://www.nirantarnews.com/?p=4424 |access-date=2022-03-20 |website=Nirantarnews |language=en}}</ref> |- |2020 |''Hridaya Bhari'' |Koshish | | |- |2022 |''Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2'' |Paul | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=पल र समिक्षाको लफडाले 'म यस्तो गीत गाउछु २'लाई कस्तो असर पर्ला ? |url=https://www.parichaya.com/paul-shah-6/ |access-date=2022-03-20 |website=Parichaya.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2024 | ''Pujar Sarki'' | Meghraj Khatri | | |- ||''Rawayan'' | Ragav / Kancha |Dual role | |- | 2025 | ''Mayavi'' | Joy | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-11 |title=Pradeep playing role of 'Mait Bahadur' in Pujar Sarki |url=https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/40017 |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=The Rising Nepal}}</ref> |- |2026 |Aa Bata Aama | | | |}
==Awards== {| class="wikitable"<!-- to use sortable requires eliminating all use of rowspan --> |+ List of awards and nominations |- ! Year ! Ceremony ! Category ! Work ! Result |- |2014 |Bindabasini Music Award 2071 |{{br list | Best Model of the Year (Pop & Modern Music Category) | With Prakriti Shrestha}} |I Love You Song |{{WON}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=5th Bindabasini Music Award |url=https://streetnepal.com/5th-bindabasini-music-award/ |access-date=2021-05-23 |website=Street Nepal |date=12 December 2014 |language=en-US}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=October 2022}} |- |2016 |8th Dcine Awards 2016 |Best New actor |Nai Nabhannu La 4 |{{WON}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=आर्यन र नम्रता फेरि उत्कृष्ट, 'क्लासिक' बर्षकै उत्कृष्ट चलचित्र(फोटाे फिचरसहित) |url=https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2016/08/465821 |access-date=2021-05-23 |website=Online Khabar |language=ne}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='डी सिने अवार्ड'मा 'क्लासिक, प्रेमगीत र वडा नम्बर ६'को बर्चस्व |url=https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2016/07/456209 |access-date=2021-05-23 |website=Online Khabar |language=ne}}</ref> |- |2016/ 2017 |NFDC award 2072 & 2074 |Best New actor |*Nai Nabhannu La 4 <nowiki>*Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu</nowiki> |{{nom}}<ref>{{cite web |title=NFDC National Film Award Details {{!}} 2074 |url=https://www.lensnepal.com/awards/nfdc-national-film-award/2074.html |website=Lens Nepal}}</ref> |- |2018 |Surya Film Award |Best Actor |Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu |{{WON}}{{Failed verification|date=December 2023}} |- |2022 |Dcine Award |Best Actor |Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2 |{{WON}}{{Failed verification|date=December 2023}} |- |2022 |LG Cine Circle Award |Best On Screen Couple Of The Year |Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2 |{{WON}}{{Failed verification|date=December 2023}} |- |2024 |Bindabasini Music Award 2080 |Popular Actor Of The Year 2080 |Timi Ra Ma Jaam Maya Song |Won |}
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Category:1992 births Category:Living people Category:Nepalese male film actors