Paul Shah
Paul Shah | |
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पल शाह | |
Born | Purna Bikram Shah February 23, 1992 |
Nationality | Nepali |
Citizenship | Nepal |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2012–2023 |
Purna Bikram Shah (Nepali: पूर्णविक्रम शाह) professionally known as Paul Shah, is a Nepali film actor and model known for his work in the Nepali film industry.[1] Starting off behind the scenes as an video editor, Shah got his film breakthrough from Nai Nabhannu La 4.[2][3] Since then, Shah has made an appearance in the romantic drama Ma Yesto Geet Gauchu,[4] action film Johnny Gentleman produced by Bikram Basnet, directed by Nitin Chand,[5] and family drama Shatru Gate.[6] He later worked in a social drama Bir Birkam 2, part of the Bir Bikram series[7] and Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2.[8]
Filmography
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year(A.D) | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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2016 | Nai Na bhannu La 4[9] | Neer | Bikash Raj Acharya | Debut film |
2017 | Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu | Paul | Sudarshan Thapa | released |
2017 | Johnny Gentlemen | Johnny | Nitin Chand | released |
2018 | Shatru Gate | Suraj | Pradeep Bhattrai | released |
2019 | Bir Bikram 2[10] | Bir | Milan Chams | released |
2020 | Hridaya Bhari | Koshish | Suraj Subba "Nalbo" | released |
2022 | Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2[11] | Paul | Sudarshan Thapa | released |
2024 | Mayavi † | Diwakar Bhattari | Filming |
Allegations of rape of a minor
Shah was taken into custody by Tanahun police on 27 February 2022 after a 17-year old singer filed a police complaint accusing him of rape.[12] The Nawalpur District Attorney’s Office filed a statutory rape case against Shah and asked for a 14-year jail sentence.[13] However, the minor changed her statement on April 17 when, in a statement to the court, she said that she had not been raped and had made false claims after being provoked to do so.[14]
On 6 September 2022, the Nawalpur district court acquitted him of rape but found him guilty of the "sexual abuse of a minor" and sentenced him to 2.5 years in prison.[15] Shah challenged the verdict in an appeals court and on February 26, 2023, was acquitted of all charges by the Pokhara High Court citing a lack of evidence because the minor changed her statement on April 17, saying she was not raped, she was provoked into lodging a false complaint by others.[16] Shah was subsequently released.
Awards
Year | Ceremony | Category | Work | Result |
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2014 | Bindabasini Music Award 2071 | Best Model of the Year (Pop & Modern Music Category) With Prakriti Shrestha |
I Love You Song | Won[17][failed verification] |
2016 | 8th Dcine Awards 2016 | Best New actor | Nai Nabhannu La 4 | Won[18][19] |
2016/ 2017 | NFDC award 2072 & 2074 | Best New actor | *Nai Nabhannu La 4
*Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu |
Nominated[failed verification] |
2018 | Surya Film Award | Best Actor | Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu | Won[failed verification] |
2022 | Dcine Award | Best Actor | Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2 | Won[failed verification] |
2022 | LG Cine Circle Award | Best On Screen Couple Of The Year | Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2 | Won[failed verification] |
References
- ^ Sharma, Narayan (7 September 2022). "Actor Paul Shah sentenced to two and a half years in jail". Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
... actor Paul Shah (Purna Bikram Shah) ...
- ^ "'Nai Nabhannu La 4' movie review: An unholy mess". OnlineKhabar English News. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "'रामप्यारी' र 'नाई नभन्नू ल ४' को ब्यापार यस्तो (व्यापारिक रिपोर्ट)". Mazzakoonline (in Nepali). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Ma Yesto Geet Gaunchu reigns supreme". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ Mausam (22 September 2017). "The power of love". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Shatru Gaate Movie Review: High on forced comedy, low on substance". OnlineKhabar English News. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Bir Bikram 2 is sexist, poorly plotted and includes crudely drawn characters". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "review of nepali movie Ma Yesto Geet Gauchu 2". thecineview. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "नाई नभन्नु ल ४ को गीत सार्वजनिक". Online Khabar. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "'वीर विक्रम २' को प्रिमियर शो". Nirantarnews. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "पल र समिक्षाको लफडाले 'म यस्तो गीत गाउछु २'लाई कस्तो असर पर्ला ?". Parichaya.com. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "Actor Paul Shah in police custody on charge of rape". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ "Govt demands a 14-year sentence on rape-accused Paul Shah - OnlineKhabar English News". 18 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Rasaili, Samjhana (17 April 2022). "Girl who accused Paul Shah of rape changes her statement". The Kathmandu Post. p. 1. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ "Actor Paul Shah sentenced to two and a half years in jail". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "High Court acquits Paul Shah of child sex abuse charges". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "5th Bindabasini Music Award". Street Nepal. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "आर्यन र नम्रता फेरि उत्कृष्ट, 'क्लासिक' बर्षकै उत्कृष्ट चलचित्र(फोटाे फिचरसहित)". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "'डी सिने अवार्ड'मा 'क्लासिक, प्रेमगीत र वडा नम्बर ६'को बर्चस्व". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Retrieved 23 May 2021.