Najir Husen

Mohamad Najir Husen(Nepali: नाजिर हुसेन), popularly known as Najir Husen, is a Nepalese film actor, known for his work in the Nepalese entertainment industry.[1][2][3][4] One of the most critically acclaimed actors in Nepal, Husen began his career in acting at the Mandala Theater, Nepal. He received fame for his role in Hostel Returns[5] as Rameshwor Yadav and Bikram in Bir Bikram 2. [6][7] Husen has also starred in many music videos as well.

Najir Husen
नाजिर हुसेन
Najir Husen in 2023
Born
Mohamad Najir Husen

(1990-09-07) 7 September 1990
NationalityNepalese
CitizenshipNepal
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active2014–present
Notable workHostel Returns

Career

He was born on 7 September 1990 in Dumbarwana, Bara District, Nepal.[8]

Theater and the beginning

Husen initially came to Kathmandu to pursue his studies and improve his dancing skills. He joined a contemporary ballet class in Kathmandu. His teacher found him expressive and suggested him to join an acting class. Najir then joined as a trainee in Mandala Theater Nepal in Kathmandu.[9][10] His first theatre drama was Charandas Chor, where he had a small role; he received a lead role in the drama "Buddha Baani".[11]

Husen got his film break as "Helmet Guy" in Priyanka Karki and Samyam Puri starred Punte Parade. The film was not commercially successful and thus Najir did not get much recognition.

Hostel returns and success

Husen played the role of Rameshwor Yadav in Hostel Returns. His role and acting was publicly acclaimed, and he became popular overnight. He then acted in successful movies like Junge, Bir Bikram and its sequel Bir Bikram 2[12] and critically acclaimed drama Gaatho.[13][14]

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Indicates documentary release
YearFilmRoleNote
2014 Punte Parade Short role
2015 Hostel Returns[15] Rameshwor Debut film, commercially successful
2016 Junge[16] Bhappu
2016 Bir Bikram[17] Man Bahadur Bishwokarma or Maney Commercially successful
2016 Gaatho[18] Critically acclaimed
2017 Timi Sanga[19] Bharat Raj Mishra opposite Samragyee RL Shah
2018 Rajja Rani[20][21] Rajja Yadav Love of Rajja Yadav and Rani with social and cultural obstacles of Terai Region of Nepal
2019 Garud Puran[22]
2019 Kagazpatra[23] opposite Shilpa Maskey
2019 Bir Bikram 2[24] Bikram opposite Paul Shah and Barsha Siwakoti
2023 Gunyo Cholo: Coming of Age of a Girl Gulabi Upcoming movie

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2016 9th NEFTA Film Awards Best Actor Hostel Returns Nominated [25]
2017 INAS Award Best supporting actor Hostel Returns Won
2018 LG Cine Award Best Actor Timi Sanga Won[26]

References

  1. Lama, Sonam. "5 things about Najir Husen". My City.
  2. "Full steam ahead". kathmandupost.com.
  3. "नाजिरको स्टाइल".
  4. "तराईका 'हिरो' उर्फ नाजिर हुसेन".
  5. "Kantipur-होस्टेल रिटर्नस्‌का जुनियरको चर्चा - कान्तिपुर समाचार". ekantipur.com.
  6. "नाजिर हुसेन, स्याउली चोक र आमाको सम्झना". pahilopost.com.
  7. "Najir Hussain". www.977mag.net. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  8. Mukhiya, Shiva (20 August 2021). "Najir Husen: A success that's quick yet backed by a long struggle in the Nepal film industry". OnlineKhabar. Archived from the original on 11 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  9. "Najir the Ugly Duckling". kathmandupost.com.
  10. "Kantipur-मण्डलामा माथा पन्चर - कान्तिपुर समाचार". ekantipur.com.
  11. "२५ लागे 'होस्टल रिटर्न्स'का 'रामेश्वर' उर्फ नाजिर". kala.setopati.com.
  12. "पल र नाजिरसँग वर्षाको रोमान्स". पल र नाजिरसँग वर्षाको रोमान्स.
  13. "Kantipur-सिड्नीमा गाँठो - कान्तिपुर समाचार". ekantipur.com.
  14. Dhungana, Smriti. ""Gatho" premiered at Jai Nepal". My Republica.
  15. "Revisiting memorable hostel days". The Himalayan Times. 22 August 2015.
  16. Times, The Himalayan (30 April 2016). "Junge's rise to power - The Himalayan Times - Nepal's No.1 English Daily Newspaper | Nepal News, Latest Politics, Business, World, Sports, Entertainment, Travel, Life Style News". The Himalayan Times.
  17. "Kantipur-भदौमा 'वीर विक्रम' - कान्तिपुर समाचार". ekantipur.com.
  18. "'Gaatho' movie review: Exploring the persona of an artist".
  19. "Najir Husen to star opposite Samragyee RL Shah in 'Timi Sanga'".
  20. "Maithili version of Rajja Rani premieres". kathmandupost.com.
  21. "Rajja Rani sets release date". kathmandupost.com.
  22. BUREAU, APEX. "Don't bother to sit for this puerile puran". The Annapurna Express.
  23. "With Najir Husen and Shilpa Maskey". My City.
  24. "यूट्युबमा 'वीर विक्रम २', दर्शकको प्रतिक्रिया मिश्रित". onlinepatrika. 23 December 2020.
  25. "Nefta nominees announced". kathmandupost.com.
  26. "एलजी सिने सर्कल अवार्ड : नाजिर र नीता उत्कृष्ट". एलजी सिने सर्कल अवार्ड : नाजिर र नीता उत्कृष्ट.
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