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.
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. That same year, he was featured in the action film Johnny Gentleman, produced by Bikram Basnet and directed by Nitin Chand.
In 2018, Shah appeared in the family drama Shatru Gate, which featured an ensemble cast and received wide theatrical release.
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. He also appeared in Ma Yesto Geet Gauchu 2, continuing the storyline of the original romantic drama.
Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes2016Nai Nabhannu La 4NeerDebut film2017Ma Yesto Geet GauchhuPaulJohnny GentlemenJohnny2018Shatru GateSuraj2019Bir Bikram 2Bir2020Hridaya BhariKoshish2022Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2Paul2024 Pujar Sarki Meghraj KhatriRawayan Ragav / KanchaDual role 2025 Mayavi Joy2026Aa Bata Aama
Awards + List of awards and nominations Year Ceremony Category Work Result2014Bindabasini Music Award 2071I Love You Song20168th Dcine Awards 2016Best New actorNai Nabhannu La 42016/ 2017NFDC award 2072 & 2074Best New actor*Nai Nabhannu La 4 *Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu2018Surya Film AwardBest ActorMa Yesto Geet Gauchhu2022Dcine Award Best ActorMa Yesto Geet Gauchhu 22022LG Cine Circle Award Best On Screen Couple Of The YearMa Yesto Geet Gauchhu 22024Bindabasini Music Award 2080Popular Actor Of The Year 2080Timi Ra Ma Jaam Maya SongWon2026INFA International Nepal Film Award 2026Best Popular ActorMohar / Aa Bata AamaWon
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