| Najir Husen | |
| Native Name: | नाजिर हुसेन |
| Native Name Lang: | ne |
| Birth Name: | Mohamad Najir Husen |
| Birth Date: | 7 September 1990 |
| Birth Place: | Dumbarwana, Bara, Nepal |
| Nationality: | Nepalese |
| Citizenship: | Nepal |
| Occupation: | Actor, model |
| Years Active: | 2014–present |
| Notable Works: | Hostel Returns |
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.
He was born on 7 September 1990 in Dumbarwana, Bara District, Nepal.[8]
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.
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]
| 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 | Gulabi | Upcoming movie | ||
| 2024 | [25] | |||
| 2024 | Devi |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9th NEFTA Film Awards | Best Actor | Hostel Returns | [26] | |
| 2017 | INAS Award | Best supporting actor | Hostel Returns | ||
| 2018 | LG Cine Award | Best Actor | Timi Sanga | [27] |