Najir Husen
Nepalese movie and threator actor
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Mohamad Najir Husen (Nepali: मोहम्मद 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.
7 September 1990
Najir Husen | |
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नाजिर हुसेन | |
Najir Husen in 2023 | |
| Born | Mohamad Najir Husen 7 September 1990 |
| Citizenship | Nepal |
| Occupations | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Notable work | Hostel Returns |
Career
He was born on 7 September 1993 in Dumbarwana, Bara District, Nepal to a Madhesi family with a Nepali Muslim faith.[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.[citation needed]
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
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| ‡ | Indicates documentary release |
| Year | Film | Role | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 2024 | Agastya: Chapter 1 | [25] | ||
| 2024 | Devi |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9th NEFTA Film Awards | Best Actor | Hostel Returns | Nominated [26] |
| 2017 | INAS Award | Best supporting actor | Hostel Returns | Won |
| 2018 | LG Cine Award | Best Actor | Timi Sanga | Won[27] |
| 2026 | 9th Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) | Best Actor (National) | Gunyo Cholo: The Dress | Won [28] |
