Neer Bikram Shah

Directing

Neer Bikram Shah

Born

1953-10-11 (73)

Place of birth

Kathmandu, Nepal

Known for

Directing

Credits

55 titles

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 Ac…

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 6 titles

Narasimha Avatar poster
NR

Set in Kathmandu, Narsimha Avatar is an action thriller in which a feared gangster’s empire is challenged by a mysterious masked vigilante, while a disgraced cop seeking revenge and a young man haunted by a hidden past become entangled in a web of crime, justice, and destiny.

Narasimha Avatar

2025

Paran poster
NR

A heartfelt family drama about Dharmanath, who treasures his children as his “essence of life” and dreams of growing old in their love. Set in Dhankuta, the film beautifully portrays love, legacy, and the true meaning of family.

Paran

2025

Kamala Miss poster
NR

Dhurba returns to Kathmandu in search of his former teacher, only to uncover a mysterious connection between his own past and a novel being written about her, blurring the lines between memory, fiction, and reality.

Kamala Miss

2026

Pardeshi - 2 poster
NR

This film delves into the web of family drama and tragedy while shedding light on the often unheard narratives of students studying abroad, offering a raw and authentic portrayal of contemporary Nepali society. This movie weaves together various stories, with different characters sharing their lives, and ultimately, each of them faces heart-wrenching tragedies.

Pardeshi - 2

2023

Chhakka Panja 4 poster
NR

Nirbhaya Singh is currently the head of one of Nepal's most influential political parties, while his son, Dig Vijay Singh is deeply involved in criminal operations. When a political election is going to take place, Nirbhaya Singh becomes paralyzed, and Dig Vijay Singh assumes to run for his father.

Chhakka Panja 4

2023

Feri Resham Filili poster
NR

When Resham wins the US DV lottery, village tensions rise. Stranded before reaching America, he reunites with unreliable friend Hariya. Both chase dreams amid lies, jealousy and survival challenges.

Feri Resham Filili

2025

2010s · 9 titles

Jaalo poster
NR

A wealthy businessman, Bhupendra Shamsher JBR, receives a threatening phone call that pulls him into a complex web of conspiracy as the police try to help him escape the trap and catch the criminal.

Jaalo

2018

Kanchhi poster
10.0

Set in Nepal’s high Himalayas, two childhood friends defy family expectations and social barriers as their enduring love is tested by circumstances determined to keep them apart.

Kanchhi

2018

Flash Back: Farkera Herda poster
NR

A boy comes back to Nepal to attend a wedding. However, he meets a village girl and instantly falls in love with her.

Flash Back: Farkera Herda

2010

Shreeman poster
NR

A woman struggling with an unhappy marriage faces difficult choices as she tries to build a better life for herself and her child. Her journey through love, family, and social expectations becomes a story of resilience and the search for happiness.

Shreeman

2011

The Man from Kathmandu poster
4.8

A disaffected American-Nepali half Hindu-Muslim boy detours to Kathmandu on his way to join the on going war in Syria, but his battle against a local don who kills his grandfather teaches him to follow a far more greater purpose in life, and in the process he reconnects with his roots, culture and traditions of the Himalayan nation, which he had forgotten.

The Man from Kathmandu

2019

Chhakka Panja 3 poster
3.0

The headmaster's daughter returns to her rural village to reform a corrupt, mismanaged government school, facing fierce resistance from local politicians and her own in-laws in the process.

Chhakka Panja 3

2018

Sanrakshan poster
9.0

The story of the politics of Nepal; how they use their power to control the whole nation.

Sanrakshan

2017

Woda Number 6 poster
6.0

Five friends mistakenly get involved in a Maoist revolution.

Woda Number 6

2015

Kasle Choryo Mero Mann poster
8.0

Manavi father forces her to get married to his billionaire partner's son so, they could become the richest person in Nepal, however, she runs away on the very day.

Kasle Choryo Mero Mann

2013

2000s · 7 titles

1990s · 14 titles

Mato Bolchha poster
NR

Mato Bolchha is a classic 1999 patriotic drama that explores national identity, corruption, and the fight for justice in rural Nepal.

Mato Bolchha

1999

Gham Chhaya poster
NR

A family drama that navigates the complexities of love, social expectations, and personal conflict within the lives of families as they grapple with evolving relationships and outside threats.

Gham Chhaya

1998

Allare poster
NR

When Suraj is surrounded by different problems in his life. Malaiti comes close to him. Will Malati be able to help Suraj overcome his problems or will she be a burden?

Allare

1997

Ek No. Ko Pakhe poster
NR

Amar, a villager, opposes a wealthy industrialist’s plan to build a liquor factory, but their conflict takes an unexpected turn when Amar saves the industrialist’s daughter from a local goon. Meanwhile, Amar’s carefree relative Kumar struggles with his studies, as the story explores the lives and challenges of the family.

Ek No. Ko Pakhe

1999

Bhauju poster
NR

The film highlights the conflict arising from complex family relationships and the social environment. Filled with the struggles of characters fighting for justice and family honor, the story poignantly portrays themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for truth.

Bhauju

1993

Aafno Birano poster
NR

The classic Nepali movie, Aafno Birano directed by Mukunda Shrestha.

Aafno Birano

1998

Chhori Buhari poster
NR

The 1996 classic movie, Chhori Buhari, starring Rajesh Hamal and Pooja Chand.

Chhori Buhari

1996

Bhisham Pratigya poster
NR

Nepali classic movie starring Rajesh Hamal.

Bhisham Pratigya

1995

Adhikar poster
NR

A classic Nepali film starring Rajesh Hamal and Kristi Mainali, exploring themes of social justice, family responsibilities, and individual rights.

Adhikar

1995

Joon Tara poster
NR

Joon Tara is a Nepali feature film that follows the story of Arjun, a dedicated and courageous Forest Officer assigned to the region of Birpur.

Joon Tara

1997

Balidaan poster
NR

A group of brave rebels and an ordinary leader fight against an oppressive regime for democracy and freedom during Nepal's Panchayat era.

Balidaan

1997

Prem Pinda poster
NR

Set against the backdrop of a cruel Rana’s regime, a headstrong village-girl-turned-palace-maid risks everything for a forbidden love, ultimately choosing a tragic death alongside her lover over a life of captive torment.

Prem Pinda

1993

Saathi poster
NR

A child is separated from his family by evil relatives who want to invade their property. The child is taken care of by a maid, and later, when he grows up, she reveals his backstory to him. As a result, he reunites with his family.

Saathi

1998

Swarga poster
NR

A story about daughter-in-law and mother-in-law and their atrocities.

Swarga

1994

1970s · 3 titles

Behind the camera

Seto Bagh poster
8.0

The movie 'Seto Bagh' is set during the last days of Jung Bahadur Rana following his death and then the start of conspiracies within the Rana family with the motive of accessing the power to rule.

Seto Bagh

2015

Seto Bagh poster
8.0

The movie 'Seto Bagh' is set during the last days of Jung Bahadur Rana following his death and then the start of conspiracies within the Rana family with the motive of accessing the power to rule.

Seto Bagh

2015

Prem Pinda poster
NR

Set against the backdrop of a cruel Rana’s regime, a headstrong village-girl-turned-palace-maid risks everything for a forbidden love, ultimately choosing a tragic death alongside her lover over a life of captive torment.

Prem Pinda

1993

Basudev poster
10.0

A teacher named Basudev Kattel who is suffering from poverty seeks to his friend named Kumar than he realized Kathmandu is filled of corruption.

Basudev

1984

Basudev poster
10.0

A teacher named Basudev Kattel who is suffering from poverty seeks to his friend named Kumar than he realized Kathmandu is filled of corruption.

Basudev

1984

Masaan poster
NR

Based on a play by Gopal Prasad Rimal, It portrays social conflicts and women's demand for social justice during the Rana regime.

Masaan

2011

Masaan poster
NR

Based on a play by Gopal Prasad Rimal, It portrays social conflicts and women's demand for social justice during the Rana regime.

Masaan

2011

Rajamati poster
NR

A luckless Newar girl named Rajamati from Kathmandu gets involved in a series of failed relationships. Based on a 200-year-old ballad popular in Newar society.

Rajamati

1996

Rajamati poster
NR

A luckless Newar girl named Rajamati from Kathmandu gets involved in a series of failed relationships. Based on a 200-year-old ballad popular in Newar society.

Rajamati

1996

Kamala Miss poster
NR

Dhurba returns to Kathmandu in search of his former teacher, only to uncover a mysterious connection between his own past and a novel being written about her, blurring the lines between memory, fiction, and reality.

Kamala Miss

2026

Basanti poster
8.5

Basanti is a historical love story based on the novel by Diamond Shamsher. It depicts the story of a girl along with the accounts of the historical events during the time of Junga Bahadur Rana, the first Rana Prime Minister of Nepal.

Basanti

2000

Basanti poster
8.5

Basanti is a historical love story based on the novel by Diamond Shamsher. It depicts the story of a girl along with the accounts of the historical events during the time of Junga Bahadur Rana, the first Rana Prime Minister of Nepal.

Basanti

2000

Basanti poster
8.5

Basanti is a historical love story based on the novel by Diamond Shamsher. It depicts the story of a girl along with the accounts of the historical events during the time of Junga Bahadur Rana, the first Rana Prime Minister of Nepal.

Basanti

2000