Mohamad Najir Husen(Nepali: नाजिर हुसेन), popularly known as Najir Husen, is a Nepalese film actor, known for his work in the Nepalese entertainment industry.[1][2][3][4] One of the most critically acclaimed actors in Nepal, Husen began his career in acting at the Mandala Theater, Nepal. He received fame for his role in Hostel Returns[5] as Rameshwor Yadav and Bikram in Bir Bikram 2. [6][7] Husen has also starred in many music videos as well.
Najir Husen | |
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नाजिर हुसेन | |
 Najir Husen in 2023 | |
| Born | Mohamad Najir Husen 7 September 1990 |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Citizenship | Nepal |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Notable work | Hostel Returns |
Career edit
He was born on 7 September 1990 in Dumbarwana, Bara District, Nepal.[8]
Theater and the beginning edit
Husen initially came to Kathmandu to pursue his studies and improve his dancing skills. He joined a contemporary ballet class in Kathmandu. His teacher found him expressive and suggested him to join an acting class. Najir then joined as a trainee in Mandala Theater Nepal in Kathmandu.[9][10] His first theatre drama was Charandas Chor, where he had a small role; he received a lead role in the drama "Buddha Baani".[11]
Husen got his film break as "Helmet Guy" in Priyanka Karki and Samyam Puri starred Punte Parade. The film was not commercially successful and thus Najir did not get much recognition.[citation needed]
Hostel returns and success edit
Husen played the role of Rameshwor Yadav in Hostel Returns. His role and acting was publicly acclaimed, and he became popular overnight. He then acted in successful movies like Junge, Bir Bikram and its sequel Bir Bikram 2[12] and critically acclaimed drama Gaatho.[13][14]
Filmography edit
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| ‡ | Indicates documentary release |
| Year | Film | Role | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Punte Parade | Short role | ||
| 2015 | Hostel Returns[15] | Rameshwor | Debut film, commercially successful | |
| 2016 | Junge[16] | Bhappu | ||
| 2016 | Bir Bikram[17] | Man Bahadur Bishwokarma or Maney | Commercially successful | |
| 2016 | Gaatho[18] | Critically acclaimed | ||
| 2017 | Timi Sanga[19] | Bharat Raj Mishra | opposite Samragyee RL Shah | |
| 2018 | Rajja Rani[20][21] | Rajja Yadav | Love of Rajja Yadav and Rani with social and cultural obstacles of Terai Region of Nepal | |
| 2019 | Garud Puran[22] | |||
| 2019 | Kagazpatra[23] | opposite Shilpa Maskey | ||
| 2019 | Bir Bikram 2[24] | Bikram | opposite Paul Shah and Barsha Siwakoti | |
| 2023 | Gunyo Cholo: Coming of Age of a Girl | Gulabi | Upcoming movie | |
| 2024 | Agastya: Chapter 1 | [25] |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9th NEFTA Film Awards | Best Actor | Hostel Returns | Nominated [26] |
| 2017 | INAS Award | Best supporting actor | Hostel Returns | Won |
| 2018 | LG Cine Award | Best Actor | Timi Sanga | Won[27] |
References edit
- ^ Lama, Sonam. "5 things about Najir Husen". My City.
- ^ "Full steam ahead". kathmandupost.com.
- ^ "नाजिरको स्टाइल".
- ^ "तराईका 'हिरो' उर्फ नाजिर हुसेन".
- ^ "Kantipur-होस्टेल रिटर्नस्का जुनियरको चर्चा - कान्तिपुर समाचार". ekantipur.com.
- ^ "नाजिर हुसेन, स्याउली चोक र आमाको सम्झना". pahilopost.com.
- ^ "Najir Hussain". www.977mag.net. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ Mukhiya, Shiva (20 August 2021). "Najir Husen: A success that's quick yet backed by a long struggle in the Nepal film industry". OnlineKhabar. Archived from the original on 11 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "Najir the Ugly Duckling". kathmandupost.com.
- ^ "Kantipur-मण्डलामा माथा पन्चर - कान्तिपुर समाचार". ekantipur.com.
- ^ "२५ लागे 'होस्टल रिटर्न्स'का 'रामेश्वर' उर्फ नाजिर". kala.setopati.com.
- ^ "पल र नाजिरसँग वर्षाको रोमान्स". पल र नाजिरसँग वर्षाको रोमान्स.
- ^ "Kantipur-सिड्नीमा गाँठो - कान्तिपुर समाचार". ekantipur.com.
- ^ Dhungana, Smriti. ""Gatho" premiered at Jai Nepal". My Republica.
- ^ "Revisiting memorable hostel days". The Himalayan Times. 22 August 2015.
- ^ Times, The Himalayan (30 April 2016). "Junge's rise to power - The Himalayan Times - Nepal's No.1 English Daily Newspaper | Nepal News, Latest Politics, Business, World, Sports, Entertainment, Travel, Life Style News". The Himalayan Times.
- ^ "Kantipur-भदौमा 'वीर विक्रम' - कान्तिपुर समाचार". ekantipur.com.
- ^ "'Gaatho' movie review: Exploring the persona of an artist". 21 September 2016.
- ^ "Najir Husen to star opposite Samragyee RL Shah in 'Timi Sanga'". 20 December 2016.
- ^ "Maithili version of Rajja Rani premieres". kathmandupost.com.
- ^ "Rajja Rani sets release date". kathmandupost.com.
- ^ BUREAU, APEX. "Don't bother to sit for this puerile puran". The Annapurna Express.
- ^ "With Najir Husen and Shilpa Maskey". My City.
- ^ "यूट्युबमा 'वीर विक्रम २', दर्शकको प्रतिक्रिया मिश्रित". onlinepatrika. 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Najir, Malika, Saugat to do Agastya". The Rising Nepal. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ "Nefta nominees announced". kathmandupost.com.
- ^ "एलजी सिने सर्कल अवार्ड : नाजिर र नीता उत्कृष्ट". एलजी सिने सर्कल अवार्ड : नाजिर र नीता उत्कृष्ट.
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