Paul Shah

Paul Shah
पल शाह
Born
Purna Bikram Shah

(1992-02-23)February 23, 1992
NationalityNepali
CitizenshipNepal
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2012–2024

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

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of Paul shah film credits
Year(A.D) Title Role Director Notes
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 † Joy Diwakar Bhattari Filming
2024 Pujar Sarki Meghraj Dinesh Raut 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[15] him of rape but found him guilty of the "sexual abuse of a minor" and sentenced him to 2.5 years in prison.[16] 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.[17] Shah was subsequently released.

Awards

List of awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Work Result
2014 Bindabasini Music Award 2071 Best Model of the Year (Pop & Modern Music Category)
With Prakriti Shrestha 		I Love You Song Won[18][failed verification]
2016 8th Dcine Awards 2016 Best New actor Nai Nabhannu La 4 Won[19][20]
2016/ 2017 NFDC award 2072 & 2074 Best New actor *Nai Nabhannu La 4

*Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu

Nominated[21]
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]
2024 Bindabasini Music Award 2080 Popular Actor Of The Year 2080 Timi Ra Ma Jaam Maya Song Won

References

  1. ^ 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) ...
  2. ^ "'Nai Nabhannu La 4' movie review: An unholy mess". OnlineKhabar English News. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  3. ^ "'रामप्यारी' र 'नाई नभन्नू ल ४' को ब्यापार यस्तो (व्यापारिक रिपोर्ट)". Mazzakoonline (in Nepali). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Ma Yesto Geet Gaunchu reigns supreme". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  5. ^ Mausam (22 September 2017). "The power of love". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Shatru Gaate Movie Review: High on forced comedy, low on substance". OnlineKhabar English News. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Bir Bikram 2 is sexist, poorly plotted and includes crudely drawn characters". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  8. ^ "review of nepali movie Ma Yesto Geet Gauchu 2". thecineview. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  9. ^ "नाई नभन्नु ल ४ को गीत सार्वजनिक". Online Khabar. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  10. ^ "'वीर विक्रम २' को प्रिमियर शो". Nirantarnews. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  11. ^ "पल र समिक्षाको लफडाले 'म यस्तो गीत गाउछु २'लाई कस्तो असर पर्ला ?". Parichaya.com. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  12. ^ "Actor Paul Shah in police custody on charge of rape". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  13. ^ "Govt demands a 14-year sentence on rape-accused Paul Shah - OnlineKhabar English News". 18 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  14. ^ Rasaili, Samjhana (17 April 2022). "Girl who accused Paul Shah of rape changes her statement". The Kathmandu Post. p. 1. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  15. ^ "Tanahun district court acquits rape-accused actor Paul Shah". kathmandupost.com.
  16. ^ "Actor Paul Shah sentenced to two and a half years in jail". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  17. ^ "High Court acquits Paul Shah of child sex abuse charges". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  18. ^ "5th Bindabasini Music Award". Street Nepal. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  19. ^ "आर्यन र नम्रता फेरि उत्कृष्ट, 'क्लासिक' बर्षकै उत्कृष्ट चलचित्र(फोटाे फिचरसहित)". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  20. ^ "'डी सिने अवार्ड'मा 'क्लासिक, प्रेमगीत र वडा नम्बर ६'को बर्चस्व". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  21. ^ "NFDC National Film Award Details | 2074". Lens Nepal.