Paul Shah

Purna Bikram Shah, professionally known as Paul Shah is a Nepalese film actor and one of the popular models 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[5] and family drama Shatru Gate.[6] He later worked in a social romantic drama Bir Birkam 2, part of the Bir Bikram series[7] and Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2.[8]

Paul Shah
पूर्णविक्रम शाह " Real hero of nepali filmy industry
Born
Purna Bikram Shah

1992|02|23
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2012–2022

Filmography
Films
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
2017 Johnny Gentlemen Johnny Nitin Chand
2018 Shatru Gate Suraj Pradeep Bhattrai
2019 Bir Bikram 2[10] Bir Milan Chams
2020 Hridaya Bhari Koshish Suraj Subba "Nalbo"
2022 Ma Yesto Geet Gauchhu 2[11] Paul Sudarshan Thapa

Minor Sex Abuse/Rape Case

Shah was arrested on 27 February 2022 pending a full investigation, after a 17-year old singer filed a police complaint accusing him of rape in Tanahu District Court on February 23.[12] The District Government Attorney’s Office in the Nawalpur district of Gandaki on February 27 filed a case against actor Paul Shah at the district court, accusing him of raping a minor. The office has demanded the court hand him down a 14-year jail sentence.[13] The accuser later changed her statement on April 17 when, in a statement to the court, she said she had not been raped and had made the false claims after being provoked by some people to do so.[14]

On 6 September 2022 , The Nawalpur district court clarified the rape and sentenced him to 2.5 years in prison for sexually abusing a minor.[15]

On January 17, 2022, Shah was acquitted of the rape charges by Judge Komal Prasad Acharya of the Tanahun District Court, citing lack of evidence, although currently Shah remains in prison. “The plaintiff can move the appellate court if not satisfied with the verdict,” said Kunwar.[16]

Acquittal from Charges

On February 26, 2023, actor Paul Shah was acquitted from all charges in a 17-year old minor female singer sex abuse/rape case by the Pokhara High Court.

A joint bench of acting chief judge Dilliraj Acharya and judge Shreedhara Kumari Pudasaini issued the verdict citing lack of evidence to establish the charge against Shah.

On February 27, 2023, actor Shah was released from Tanahu District Jail.

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[17]
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[20]
2018 Surya Film Award Best Actor Ma Yesto Geet Gauxu 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. "Actor Paul Shah sentenced to two and a half years in jail". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  16. Rasaili, Samjhana (17 January 2023). "Tanahun District Court acquits Paul Shah accused of raping a minor". The Kathmandu Post. p. 1. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  17. "5th Bindabasini Music Award". Street Nepal. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  18. "आर्यन र नम्रता फेरि उत्कृष्ट, 'क्लासिक' बर्षकै उत्कृष्ट चलचित्र(फोटाे फिचरसहित)". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  19. "'डी सिने अवार्ड'मा 'क्लासिक, प्रेमगीत र वडा नम्बर ६'को बर्चस्व(पूर्ण सूचीसहित)". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  20. "क्लासिक र प्रेमगीतको चर्को भिडन्त, 'पशुपति प्रसाद र कबड्डी कबड्डी' पनि कम छैनन्". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Retrieved 23 May 2021.
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