Bhojraj Bhatta, better known as Biraj Bhatta (Nepali: विराज भट्ट), is a Nepalese actor who is known for his work in Nepali cinema and Bhojpuri cinema.[1][2] He has worked in some Nepali and 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]

Biraj Bhatta
Born
Bhojraj Bhatta (भोजराज भट्ट)

December 22, 1971
NationalityNepalese
OccupationActor
Years active2000–present
SpouseSaraswati Bhatta

Acting career edit

2002–2007 Debut and early work edit

Biraj Bhatta's 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 ) edit

He starred in the lead role in Himmat, Kismat, Khayal Nayak, 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 edit

He starred in his first Bhojpuri Movie Lagal raha ye 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) edit

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 Sangalo success and upcoming project edit

In 2019, the Action King returned, starring in Sangalo, in which he directed and acted opposite Nikita Chandak.[6] The film was huge BlockBuster at the box office by grossing more than 8 Crore against the budget of 2 Crore . He also is committed to star in Dhoom 4[when?] after huge success of Sangalo. Biraj Bhatta also announced that he will again produce and direct Sangalo Sequel.[7]

Stage performance edit

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

Filmography edit

Nepali
Year Language Title
2003 Nepali Khukri
2005 Tharu Abhagan Suhagan
2013 Nepali Damini (Nepali film)
Nepali Aljhechha Kyare Pachheuri
2008 Nepali Sahara
2012 Nepali Naina Resham
Nepali Giraftar
Nepali Bhagi Bhagi Najau
Nepali Karja Ragatko
Nepali Don
Nepali Hami Taxi Driver
Nepali Zanjeer
2009 Nepali Batuli
2011 Nepali Na Birse TImilai Na Paye Timilai
2011 Nepali Birata Ko Chino
2010 Nepali Prahaar
2008 Nepali Naseeb Aafno
2011 Nepali Itihaas
2014 Nepali Samrat (One Man Army)
2010 Nepali Maidan
2010 Nepali Timi Bina Ko Jiwan
2014 Nepali Jwala
2008 Nepali Devar Babu
2005 Nepali Raju Raja Ram(Special appearance)
Bhojpuri
Year Title
2009 Deewana
2017 Gunday
2009 Hum hain Hero Hindustani
2012 Jaan Tere Naam
2015 Laagi Tohse Lagan
2013 Himmatwala
2013 Lagal Raha E Rajaji
2011 Piyawa Bada Satawela
2012 Khuddar

See also edit

References edit

  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. ^ "Biraj and Nikita pair together in 'Saanglo". Republica. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  4. ^ "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.

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