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'''Bhojraj Bhatta''', better known as '''Biraj Bhatta''' ({{Lang-ne|[[:ne:विराज भट्ट|विराज भट्ट]]}}), is a Nepalese actor who is known for his work in [[Cinema of Nepal|Nepali cinema]] and [[Bhojpuri cinema]].<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 worked in some Nepali and Tharu language films as well. He has starred in more than 200 movies through different languages like [[Nepali language|Nepali]] , [[Bhojpuri]] & [[Tharu languages|Tharu]].<ref>{{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 (newspaper)|Republica]] |language=en}}</ref> He received National Film award for Best actor for Nepali movie Khal Nayak (2008).<ref>{{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|access-date=31 October 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|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 }}</ref> |
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==Acting career== |
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''1. childhood |
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===2002–2007 Debut and early work=== |
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Biraj Bhatta's 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. |
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Biraj Bhatt was born on 7th Paush 2028 in Godavari Municipality Ward No. 5 Geta of Kailali District. His ancestral home is Dadeldhura. He is the youngest child among 4 siblings. Biraj's real name is Bhojraj Bhatta. Biraj was also fearless and courageous from a young age. If someone was wronged in the society, he had a habit of retaliating against it. He was a courageous Biraj and also had a fun-loving nature. If there was a fun event at someone's house in the neighborhood, it would be more fun. |
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===2008–2011 Stardom, success, and break from Nepali film industry )=== |
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From class 1 to 8, he studied at Saraswati High School in the village. When he completed his studies there till class 8, his elder brother Chetraj Bhatt was living in Dehradun, India. Later, on the advice of his family, Biraj also went to Dehradun with his brother. There he joined DAV post graduate college. Biraj, who is interested in sports, started studying there as well as taking Taekwondo training. At that time, advertisements on television and Bollywood cinema attracted Biraj's heart. He resolved to appear on that screen one day. While he was struggling to prepare himself for cinema. At that time, his younger brother used to help him financially. As time went by, he got a black belt in Taekwondo and also completed his bachelor's degree from DAV college and returned to Nepal. |
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He starred in the lead role in Himmat, Kismat, [[Khalnayak|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. |
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2. His film career |
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===2012–2015 Stardom In Bhojpuri=== |
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He was not born in a filmy family. That's why the family had no interest in cinema, the family wanted Biraj to study well and get a job. But in Biraj's mind, the desire to become a movie hero was over. He wanted to be seen on the cinema screen anyway. Biraj was confident that he was perfectly fit for the film. So he came to Kathmandu in 2052 Bs and started meeting people related to cinema. At the same time, he got a chance to act in the teleserial Paso, but unfortunately that serial did not perform. |
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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. |
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He was struggling when the director Tulsi Ghimire told him that he did not have the face to be a hero. Similarly, Biraj has the unpleasant experience of hearing bad words from other directors. However, he did not give up, he was ready to work even in small roles in cinema. At the same time, he met director Kishor Subba, at that time Kishor Subba was preparing to direct the movie Khukuri. Kishor promised to give Biraj a break as a hero in his film, but later failed to pay the stipulated amount to the production side, so he appeared only in a supporting role. He also worked in Tharu language movie Abhagan Subhagan which was produced in 2062. Even after that, Biraj appeared only in supporting roles in films like Agneepath, Maidan, in his memory. But by that time Biraj's acting and action were liked by many viewers. After that, he started appearing on the screen as a hero in the movie Himmat, made under the banner of Rekha Films. The movie was well received by the audience. After the success of the movie Himmat, many movie offers started coming. At the same time, he met Kismat, Dadagiri, Khalnayak, Jeevandata and many others |
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===2016 Comeback to Nepali film, and slump)=== |
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Acted in the movie. |
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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. |
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His popularity was increasing as the day doubled and the night quadrupled. Especially around 65/66 BS, he was also the highest paid actor at that time, earning Rs 325,000 per film. Whereas at that time Nikhil Upreti was getting 3 lakh and Rajesh Hamal was getting 2 lakh 75 thousand. 2066 was a great year for Biraj, out of 35 movies made in that year, 14 movies were of Biraj. He also won the National Film Award in the category of Best Actor for the movie Khalnayak which was produced in 2065. |
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===2019–present Sangalo success and upcoming project === |
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3. Gossip and discord |
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In 2019, the Action King returned, starring in Sangalo, 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> 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|date=June 2019}} after huge success of Sangalo. Biraj Bhatta also announced that he will again produce and direct Sangalo Sequel.<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> |
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Biraj Bhatt is one of the least controversial actors. Even before entered the movie, he got married to involve in actress. But sometimes they get into conflict with their counterparts, actors and technicians. At one time Nikhil's stardom hype and media hype used to heat up the market. So much so that when the movie Kasam was being shot, at that time Nikhil Upreti, the hero of the movie, got married to actress Sanchita Luitel and went to Mumbai. Producer Ram Prasad Rijal offered Biraj Bhatt a salary of Rs 5 lakh for 10 days after Nikhil refused when he asked him to return to the shoot. But he refused saying that he will not do the film he left under any circumstances. Similarly, in the year 2070, the release dates of actress Rekha Thapa's movie Kali and Biraj's Bhojpuri movie Damini, dubbed in Nepali language, coincided. A controversy arose when Rekha called Biraj a 'dead dog' during the promotions of the movie. In response, he called Rekha indiscreet. Recently, during the production of his home production movie Sanglo, the production manager Sankar Pandey was beaten up. |
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== Stage performance == |
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4. married life |
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Biraj Bhatta has performed on [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] and [[Cinema of Nepal|Nepali]] shows in Qatar.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}} |
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Biraj was already married before starting his film career. But most of the viewers did not know that he was married until recently. Biraj Bhatt is married to Saraswati Bhattarai. He also has two sons, Sameer and Sanir. Although she has been in India most of the time for acting, Mrs. Saraswati Bhatt has been living in her own residence in Balkot, Bhaktapur with her two sons. |
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5. In Bhojpuri cinema |
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== Filmography == |
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It is about the year 2067 Bs, when Biraj had a good influence in Nepali cinema. One after the other movies starring him were becoming commercially successful, at that time, suddenly his career shifted towards Bhojpuri cinema. However, he had already made his debut in Bhojpuri cinema in the year 2065 with the movie Lagal Raha Ae Raja Ji. After working in Tulsi Ghimire's movie Mrigatrishna in 2068, Biraj, who has completely returned to Bhojpuri movies, has acted in many movies including Mahabharata, Panchayat, Jungle Raj, Hitler, Son of Bihar. As a tiger actor in Nepali movies, Parichat Biraj has created the image of an action star in Bhojpuri movies as well. |
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6. Cinema Direction Journey |
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Biraj, who has acted in around 250 movies including Nepali Bhojpuri Tharu and Bengali language movies, has also started directing himself. He made his directorial debut with his own home production movie Sanglo. The movie was released on Magh 24, 2077. The chain, which was built with an investment of 2 crores, managed to do business of around 8 crores. Not only was the movie successful at that time, Biraj Bhatt also won the D Cine Award in the best debut director category from the movie Solo. Recently, he is preparing to produce the movie 'Bahra Gaun' under the banner of his own home production Biraj Bhatt Films. It has been confirmed that the movie will be completely action and thriller genre. |
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|''[[Jaan Tere Naam (Bhojpuri film)|Jaan Tere Naam]]'' |
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|Laagi Tohse Lagan |
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|''Himmatwala'' |
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|''Lagal Raha E Rajaji'' |
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|''Piyawa Bada Satawela'' |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of Nepalese actors]] |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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* {{Official website}} |
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Revision as of 08:50, 15 April 2024
Biraj Bhatta | |
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| Born | Bhojraj Bhatta (भोजराज भट्ट) 7 poush 2028 BS |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | Saraswati Bhatta |
|Children = Sameer Bhatta/Saneer Bhatta
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1. childhood
Biraj Bhatt was born on 7th Paush 2028 in Godavari Municipality Ward No. 5 Geta of Kailali District. His ancestral home is Dadeldhura. He is the youngest child among 4 siblings. Biraj's real name is Bhojraj Bhatta. Biraj was also fearless and courageous from a young age. If someone was wronged in the society, he had a habit of retaliating against it. He was a courageous Biraj and also had a fun-loving nature. If there was a fun event at someone's house in the neighborhood, it would be more fun.
From class 1 to 8, he studied at Saraswati High School in the village. When he completed his studies there till class 8, his elder brother Chetraj Bhatt was living in Dehradun, India. Later, on the advice of his family, Biraj also went to Dehradun with his brother. There he joined DAV post graduate college. Biraj, who is interested in sports, started studying there as well as taking Taekwondo training. At that time, advertisements on television and Bollywood cinema attracted Biraj's heart. He resolved to appear on that screen one day. While he was struggling to prepare himself for cinema. At that time, his younger brother used to help him financially. As time went by, he got a black belt in Taekwondo and also completed his bachelor's degree from DAV college and returned to Nepal.
2. His film career
He was not born in a filmy family. That's why the family had no interest in cinema, the family wanted Biraj to study well and get a job. But in Biraj's mind, the desire to become a movie hero was over. He wanted to be seen on the cinema screen anyway. Biraj was confident that he was perfectly fit for the film. So he came to Kathmandu in 2052 Bs and started meeting people related to cinema. At the same time, he got a chance to act in the teleserial Paso, but unfortunately that serial did not perform.
He was struggling when the director Tulsi Ghimire told him that he did not have the face to be a hero. Similarly, Biraj has the unpleasant experience of hearing bad words from other directors. However, he did not give up, he was ready to work even in small roles in cinema. At the same time, he met director Kishor Subba, at that time Kishor Subba was preparing to direct the movie Khukuri. Kishor promised to give Biraj a break as a hero in his film, but later failed to pay the stipulated amount to the production side, so he appeared only in a supporting role. He also worked in Tharu language movie Abhagan Subhagan which was produced in 2062. Even after that, Biraj appeared only in supporting roles in films like Agneepath, Maidan, in his memory. But by that time Biraj's acting and action were liked by many viewers. After that, he started appearing on the screen as a hero in the movie Himmat, made under the banner of Rekha Films. The movie was well received by the audience. After the success of the movie Himmat, many movie offers started coming. At the same time, he met Kismat, Dadagiri, Khalnayak, Jeevandata and many others
Acted in the movie.
His popularity was increasing as the day doubled and the night quadrupled. Especially around 65/66 BS, he was also the highest paid actor at that time, earning Rs 325,000 per film. Whereas at that time Nikhil Upreti was getting 3 lakh and Rajesh Hamal was getting 2 lakh 75 thousand. 2066 was a great year for Biraj, out of 35 movies made in that year, 14 movies were of Biraj. He also won the National Film Award in the category of Best Actor for the movie Khalnayak which was produced in 2065.
3. Gossip and discord
Biraj Bhatt is one of the least controversial actors. Even before entered the movie, he got married to involve in actress. But sometimes they get into conflict with their counterparts, actors and technicians. At one time Nikhil's stardom hype and media hype used to heat up the market. So much so that when the movie Kasam was being shot, at that time Nikhil Upreti, the hero of the movie, got married to actress Sanchita Luitel and went to Mumbai. Producer Ram Prasad Rijal offered Biraj Bhatt a salary of Rs 5 lakh for 10 days after Nikhil refused when he asked him to return to the shoot. But he refused saying that he will not do the film he left under any circumstances. Similarly, in the year 2070, the release dates of actress Rekha Thapa's movie Kali and Biraj's Bhojpuri movie Damini, dubbed in Nepali language, coincided. A controversy arose when Rekha called Biraj a 'dead dog' during the promotions of the movie. In response, he called Rekha indiscreet. Recently, during the production of his home production movie Sanglo, the production manager Sankar Pandey was beaten up.
4. married life Biraj was already married before starting his film career. But most of the viewers did not know that he was married until recently. Biraj Bhatt is married to Saraswati Bhattarai. He also has two sons, Sameer and Sanir. Although she has been in India most of the time for acting, Mrs. Saraswati Bhatt has been living in her own residence in Balkot, Bhaktapur with her two sons.
5. In Bhojpuri cinema It is about the year 2067 Bs, when Biraj had a good influence in Nepali cinema. One after the other movies starring him were becoming commercially successful, at that time, suddenly his career shifted towards Bhojpuri cinema. However, he had already made his debut in Bhojpuri cinema in the year 2065 with the movie Lagal Raha Ae Raja Ji. After working in Tulsi Ghimire's movie Mrigatrishna in 2068, Biraj, who has completely returned to Bhojpuri movies, has acted in many movies including Mahabharata, Panchayat, Jungle Raj, Hitler, Son of Bihar. As a tiger actor in Nepali movies, Parichat Biraj has created the image of an action star in Bhojpuri movies as well.
6. Cinema Direction Journey Biraj, who has acted in around 250 movies including Nepali Bhojpuri Tharu and Bengali language movies, has also started directing himself. He made his directorial debut with his own home production movie Sanglo. The movie was released on Magh 24, 2077. The chain, which was built with an investment of 2 crores, managed to do business of around 8 crores. Not only was the movie successful at that time, Biraj Bhatt also won the D Cine Award in the best debut director category from the movie Solo. Recently, he is preparing to produce the movie 'Bahra Gaun' under the banner of his own home production Biraj Bhatt Films. It has been confirmed that the movie will be completely action and thriller genre.