Neer Bikram Shah
Director · Born October 11, 1953 · Kathmandu, Nepal
Biography
Neer Bikram Shah (born Oct 11, 1953), also known as Nir Shah, is a prominent Nepalese actor, director, producer, poet, and lyricist, widely regarded as one of the leading figures in the history of Nepali cinema. Emerging as a powerhouse in the industry during the 1980s, he has contributed to many milestone projects over a career spanning several decades. As a filmmaker, he directed and produced acclaimed movies such as Basudev, Pachchis Basanta, and Basanti, as well as the notable Nepal Bhasa film Rajamati. He also achieved international recognition as a co-producer for Eric Valli's Oscar-nominated film Himalaya – l'enfance d'un chef, also known as Caravan, which marked Nepal's first-ever Academy Award nomination. As an actor, Shah is highly celebrated for his versatile performances, ranging from defining character roles to powerful antagonistic parts in seminal films like Kusume Rumal, Prem Pinda, and Balidan, alongside more contemporary blockbuster appearances in the Chhakka Panja series. Beyond his creative endeavors, he made a major impact on the country's media landscape as the founder and first head of Nepal Television, the nation's first TV station.
Directed 6
2020s
- 2026
Kamala Miss
Director
2010s
- 2015
Seto Bagh
Director
- 2011
Masaan
Director
2000s
- 2000
Basanti
Director
1990s
- 1996
Rajamati
Director
1980s
- 1984
Basudev
Director
Acted in 44
2020s
- 2026
Kamala Miss
Movie
- 2025
Paran
Movie
Narasimha Avatar
Movie
Feri Resham Filili
Movie
- 2024
Black Chhaya
Movie
- 2023
Pardeshi - 2
Movie
Chhakka Panja 4
Nirbhaya Singh
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Chhakka Panja 3
Movie
Jaalo
Movie
- 2017
Sanrakshan
Special Appearance
- 2015
Woda Number 6
Sushila's Father
- 2013
Kasle Choryo Mero Mann
Uday Samsher
- 2011
Shreeman
Movie
- 2010
Flash Back: Farkera Herda
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Kusume Rumal 2
Movie
- 2008
Kahan Bhetiyela
Movie
Jeevan Mrityu
Guest Appearance
Sano Sansar
Police Officer
- 2007
Kismat
Movie
- 2003
Muna Madan
Saau
- 2001
Badalpari
Movie
- 2000
Basanti
Ustad
1990s
- 1999
Ek No. Ko Pakhe
Movie
Mato Bolchha
Guest Appearance
- 1998
Gham Chhaya
Movie
Aafno Birano
Movie
Saathi
Father
- 1997
Joon Tara
Movie
Allare
Movie
Balidaan
Movie
- 1996
Chhori Buhari
Movie
- 1995
Bhisham Pratigya
Movie
Adhikar
Movie
- 1994
Swarga
Savitri's Father
- 1993
Bhauju
Movie
1980s
- 1985
Kusume Rumal
Movie
- 1984
Basudev
Kumar
- 1983
Badlido Aakash
Bhojendra / Surendra's Father
1970s
- 1979
Sindoor
Prem
- 1974
Mannko Bandh
Movie
- 1971
Parivartan
Movie
Wrote 6
2020s
- 2026
Kamala Miss
Story
2010s
- 2015
Seto Bagh
Screenplay
- 2011
Masaan
Screenplay
2000s
- 2000
Basanti
Screenplay
1990s
- 1996
Rajamati
Screenplay
1980s
- 1984
Basudev
Screenplay
Produced 3
2000s
- 2000
Basanti
Producer
1990s
- 1999
Himalaya
Co-Producer
- 1993