Samragyee RL Shah explained

Samragyee RL Shah
Native Name:सम्राज्ञी राज्य लक्ष्मी शाह
Native Name Lang:ne
Birth Place:Birgunj, Nepal
Birth Date:1995 11, df=yes[1] [2]
Nationality:Nepali
Years Active:2014–present

Samragyee Rajya Laxmi Shah (Nepali: Sanskrit: सम्राज्ञी राज्य लक्ष्मी शाह; born 18 November 1995), credited as Samragyee RL Shah, is a Nepali film actress who works in Nepali cinema. Shah is the recipient of several awards, including one NFDC National Film Awards and one NEFTA Film Awards.[3]

Shah has starred in numerous Nepali films, including A Mero Hajur 2 (2017), Intu Mintu Londonma (2018), and Rato Tika Nidharma (2019). Shah debuted as an actress in the 2016 romantic drama Dreams, which went on to become a commercial success, and earned several awards for her performance. She is also related to the Nepali royal family.[4]

Early life and personal life

Shah was born on 18 November 1995 in Birgunj, Nepal, to Neha Rajya Laxmi Shah and Mahesh Bikram Shah.[1] [5] Samragyee RL Shah is related to the Nepali royal family through her grandfather Pashupati Bikram Shah. According to Anand Nepal of Nepali Actress: Shah attended St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School in Birgunj, Nepal, from grades one to three. She continued her studies in Sai Baba School in New Delhi, India. After completing sixth grade, she attended the Royal Academy of India in Kathmandu.

Shah has dated Devanksh SJB Rana since 2018. In 2017 Shah was included in the list of "Top 10 Women and Men of the Year" published by weekly publication Kantipur Saptahik, sister publication of Kantipur, where she was ranked in tenth position.[6] [7]

Career

2014: Modelling

In 2014, Shah was the second runner-up in the Face of Classic Diamond Jewellers fashion competition, receiving a NPR 25,000 cash prize.[8] Nepali model Asmi Shrestha won the event, and Nepali actress and model Paramita RL Rana was the first runner-up. After the competition, Shah was featured on the cover of the M&S VMAG magazine and was also interviewed, in which she revealed her desire to become a model, and said that she felt increased self-esteem and "more beautiful and confident as a person".[9] According to Shah, the fashion competition boosted her popularity and recognition, helped her hone her skills as a model, raised her confidence, and made her "realise that there is still so much to learn as a model", which encouraged her "to work hard every day."[10]

2016–2017: Film debut and commercial success

In 2016, Shah debuted as a film actress in Bhuwan K.C.'s romantic drama Dreams, where she starred alongside Anmol K.C. and Sandhya K.C.[11] In the film, Shah played Kavya, the love interest of Aveer. Her performance received mixed responses from critics. The Himalayan Times observed, "Anmol and Shah fall short in their acting. From their dialogue delivery to acting, they are not natural, especially in serious scenes. [...] Shah's acting is acceptable when she is herself in casual composure, but when emotions kick in she is odd."[12] In an interview, Shah revealed that she was selected out of 26 girls to star in the film. The film became a box office success, earning NPR 17.0 million in its first two days of release[13] and NPR 50 million in its first week.[14] In an interview with MovieMandu, the film's producer Bhuwan K.C. stated, "From her first debut movie she has been able to win the heart of 3 core Nepali [people]". Subsequently, Shah won the Best Debut Actor award from the Dcine Awards, Kamana Film Awards, NFDC National Film Awards, and NEFTA Film Awards.[15]

In 2017, Shah played the lead role in Jharana Thapa's directorial debut film, A Mero Hajur 2.[16] Shah starred alongside Salon Basnet and Salin Man Bania in his acting debut.[17] In the film, she played Maya, who falls in love with someone who had a crush on her when she was younger.[18] The film set a record for the highest single-day box office in Nepal, grossing NPR 16.2 million .[19] Sandhya Ghimire of OnlineKhabar wrote, "The movie keeps the audience laughing as we relate to the foolish things we have had done to gain the attention of our crushes in school. As the story unfolds, we are taken on a train ride back to good old school days and a multitude of wavelets of nostalgia wash over us." Shah's performance led to her to be nominated for her second National Film Award.[20]

2018

In 2018, Shah appeared in four Nepali films, including Mangalam, Timi Sanga, Kaira, and Intu Mintu Londonma. In Mangalam, she made a cameo appearance as a psychiatrist.[21] In Shishir Rana's Timi Sanga, Shah appeared in the lead role as a Non Resident Nepali (NRN).[22] While the film was criticised for its stereotypical representation of the LGBTIQ community,[23] Shah's performance was praised by critics. Shashwat Pant of OnlineKhabar wrote, "Fan favorite Samragyee Shah looks to be in her zone playing the role of an NRN. Acting as the lead in her third film, she has come a long way since her debut movie Dreams. Her attitude stands out in the film along with her acting in some of the emotional scenes".

In Kaira, Shah appeared in the lead role alongside actor Aaryan Sigdel.[24] The film was commercially unsuccessful—earning only NPR 9.6 million on its second day—and received mixed reviews from critics.[25] Shah's performance was praised by critics. According to OnlineKhabar, "One good thing that stands out in the movie is the acting. It shows how much the actors have worked on getting their role right. Shah is good and so is as Kaira. Her acting is good, especially in the emotional scenes where she's poised and natural. [The reviewer] didn't think she Samragyee had it in her to play such an emotional role."[26]

In Intu Mintu Londonma, the directorial debut of choreographer Renasha Bantawa Rai, Shah played the role of Mintu, who unknowingly falls for her friend Intu.[27] [28] Shah's performance received mixed responses from critics. Shashwat Pant of OnlineKhabar wrote, "Samragyee Shah who always plays the same type of roles offers nothing new in this film too. But she fits well in the film and has acted well. Her emotional scenes are getting better with each movie she plays."[29] Aditya Neupane of República wrote, "The picture quality, venue selection, and the set and wardrobe designs are comparatively superior to the current mainstream Nepali movies. But lags in the story department."[30] The film became a huge box office success, collecting NPR 20 million on its second day.[31] On 30 March 2018, Shah received the Star of the Year award at the FAAN Awards. She was awarded alongside fellow actor Pradeep Khadka by the then Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli.[32]

2019

In 2019, Shah worked on Maruni, starring alongside Puspa Khadka and Rebika Gurung.[33] On 11 June 2019, the film released its title track, Jaam Na Maya Jaam, which featured Shah and Pushpa Khadkha.[34] The film was released on 30 August 2019, alongside of Indian action thriller Saaho.[35] Film critics praised Shah for her different role in Maruni.[36] Maruni failed to impress audience, and the box office.[37]

After Ashok Sharma announced his next directorial project, Rato Tika Nidharma, Shah received NPR 1.6 million for her role, making her the highest-paid actress in Nepali cinema.[38] Shah appeared alongside Neeta Dhungana and Ankit Sharma in his acting debut.[39] Previously, actress Jassita Gurung was considered for the role, but Gurung left the project for unpublished reasons after Shah replaced her lead role in the film.[40] Rato Tika Nidharma is set to release on 27 September 2019, on occasion Dashain, the Hindu festival of Nepal.[41] The film failed at box office, where it earned est. NPR 7 million.[42]

Filmography

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YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2016DreamsKavya[43] [44]
2017A Mero Hajur 2[45] [46]
2018MangalamCameo role[47] [48]
2018Timi Sanga[49]
2018KairaKairaLaxman Rijal[50] [51]
2018Intu Mintu LondonmaMeera Sharma aka MintuRenasha Bantawa Rai[52]
2019MaruniSumanNawal Nepal[53]
2019Rato Tika NidharmaAshok Sharma[54]
2023Harry Ki PyariKapil Rijal
2023Nango Gau Dipendra Lama Upcoming movie

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2016NEFTA Film AwardsBest Debut Actor (Female)Dreams[55]
NFDC National Film Award[56]
Kamana Film Award[57]
DCine Award[58]
2017NFDC National Film AwardBest Actor in a Leading Role (Female)A Mero Hajur 2
2018DCine AwardKaira[59]
FAAN AwardsStar of the Year

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Samragyee RL Shah 23rd Birthday celebration with her new boyfriend, Devanksh Rana. 18 November 2018. Nepali Actress. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627141245/http://nepaliactress.com/samragyee-rl-shah-23rd-birthday-celebration-with-her-new-boyfriend/. 27 June 2019. live.
  2. Web site: Samragyee RL Shah turns 21, a look back into the year on birthday. 19 November 2016. Nepali Actress. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190505054754/http://nepaliactress.com/samragyee-rl-shah-turns-21-a-look-back-into-the-year-on-birthday/. 5 May 2019. live.
  3. Web site: NFDC National Film Award Details, 2072 . 2022-10-11 . Lens Nepal.
  4. Web site: 2019-08-02 . रॉयल फैमिली से हैं ये नेपाली एक्‍ट्रेस, ए‍क फिल्‍म का करती हैं इतना चार्ज . This Nepali actress is from Royal Family, charges this much for a film . 2022-10-11 . Aaj Tak . hi.
  5. Web site: Samragyee Rajya Laxmi Shah Biography, Royal family actress. 20 March 2015. Nepali Actress. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20160502192233/http://nepaliactress.com/samragi-rajya-laxmi-shah-to-be-featured-opposite-to-anmol-kc/. 2 May 2016. live.
  6. News: Top 10 Attractive Women of 2017, Who are missing ?. 15 April 2017. XNepali. 4 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190704140159/https://xnepali.net/top-10-attractive-women-of-2017-who-are-missing/. 4 July 2019. live.
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  8. Web site: Face of Classic Diamond Jewellers 2014 is Asmee Shrestha. 1 October 2014. Nepali Models A–Z. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190130232806/http://badmasi.com/face-of-classic-diamond-jewellers-2014-is-asmee-shrestha/. 30 January 2019. live.
  9. News: Battle of the models. 14 November 2014. M&S VMAG. 28 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190628111036/http://assets-mns.mnsvmag.com/2014/pdf/2014-11-07.pdf. 28 June 2019. dead.
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  14. Web site: Dreams celebrate success party, earned 5 crore in first week. 27 June 2019.
  15. Web site: Samragyee Rajya Laxmi Shah. Lens Nepal. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627141044/https://www.lensnepal.com/profile/samragyee-rajya-laxmi-shah/awards.html. 27 June 2019. live.
  16. Web site: Sneak peek: Samragyee Shah stars in her new movie A Mero Hajur 2. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627151555/http://www.moviemandu.com/sneak-peek-samragyee-shah-stars-in-her-new-movie-a-mero-hajur-2/. 27 June 2019. live.
  17. Web site: A MERO HAJUR 2 Concluded National Tour, Samragyee And Salin Waves To Fan. 27 June 2019.
  18. Web site: A Mero Hajur 2 movie review: A kaleidoscope of humor and nostalgia – OnlineKhabar. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627151551/https://english.onlinekhabar.com/a-mero-hajur-2-movie-review-a-kaleidoscope-of-humour-and-nostalgia.html. 27 June 2019. live.
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  21. Web site: Stylish Samragyee RL Shah sports this avatar for "Mangalam". Street Nepal. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627151602/http://streetnepal.com/stylish-samragyee-rl-shah-sports-this-avatar-for-mangalam/. 27 June 2019. live.
  22. Web site: Timi Sanga movie review: Clichéd tale of friendship, love and sacrifice – OnlineKhabar. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627151556/https://english.onlinekhabar.com/timi-sanga-movie-review-cliched-tale-of-friendship-love-and-sacrifice.html. 27 June 2019. live.
  23. Web site: Representation of LGBTIQ in Nepali Media. 16 March 2019. The Himalayan Times. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627151553/https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/representation-of-lgbtiq-in-nepali-media/. 27 June 2019. live.
  24. Web site: Trailer of Aryan, Samragyee's "Kaira" released!!. Street Nepal. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627151559/http://streetnepal.com/trailer-of-aryan-samragyees-kaira-released/. 27 June 2019. live.
  25. Web site: KAIRA Box Office Collections Day 2: Jumps on Saturday, Needs To Keep The Momentum On!. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627151553/http://www.moviemandu.com/kaira-box-office-collections-day-2-jumps-on-saturday-needs-to-keep-the-momentum-on/. 27 June 2019. live.
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  27. Web site: New 'Intu Mintu Londonma' Song Has Samragyee, Dhiraj Going All Lovey-Dovey. 26 July 2018. NeoStuffs. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627151554/http://neostuffs.com/2018/07/new-intu-mintu-londonma-song-has-samragyee-dhiraj-going-all-lovey-dovey/. 27 June 2019. live.
  28. Web site: MINISO, Life Style Partner Of 'Intu Mintu London Ma'.. 15 August 2018. Miniso Nepal. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627151556/http://www.miniso-np.com/miniso-life-style-partner-of-intu-mintu-london-ma/. 27 June 2019. live.
  29. Web site: Intu Mintu Londonma movie review: A glamorous movie without substance – OnlineKhabar. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627151553/https://english.onlinekhabar.com/intu-mintu-londonma-movie-review.html. 27 June 2019. live.
  30. Web site: Movie review: Intu Mintu London Ma. Neupane. Aditya. My City. 27 June 2019.
  31. Web site: Box Office : 'Intu-Mintu London Ma' Overpowers With Rs. 2 Crore. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190417165224/http://www.moviemandu.com/box-office-intu-mintu-london-ma-overpowers-with-rs-2-crore/. 17 April 2019. live.
  32. Web site: Samragyee and Pradeep Khadka most popular actors at FAAN Award (watch winning films) – Nepali Movies, films. 4 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190704140204/https://xnepali.net/samragyee-and-pradeep-khadka-most-popular-actors-at-faan-award-watch-winning-films/. 4 July 2019. live.
  33. Web site: Samragyee To Shoot For Her Next Movie MARUNI, To Essay The Role of Trans Women. https://web.archive.org/web/20190624105858/http://www.moviemandu.com/samragyee-to-shoot-for-her-next-movie-maruni-to-essay-the-role-of-trans-women/. 24 June 2019. live. 27 June 2019.
  34. Web site: 'Maruni' Drops Dancing Track 'Jaam Na Maya Jaam', Feat. Samragyee Shah And Puspa Khadka. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627153630/http://www.moviemandu.com/maruni-drops-dancing-track-jaam-na-maya-jaam-feat-samragyee-shah-and-puspa-khadka/. 27 June 2019. live. 27 June 2019.
  35. Web site: Samragyee in different avatar in 'Maruni'. Republica. My City. 17 August 2019.
  36. Web site: 'मारुनी'मा साम्राज्ञीको गज्जबको काम, रेविकाको बलियो संभावना. Online Khabar. 2 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190902113424/https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2019/09/792951. 2 September 2019. live.
  37. News: Samragyee starrer 'Maruni' failed to impress audience. República. 8 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190908115331/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/mycity/news/samragyee-starrer-maruni-failed-to-impress-audience. 8 September 2019. live.
  38. Web site: Samragyee RL Shah To Star As Lead Lady in Ashok Sharma's Next, Now Highest Paid Actress in Nepalese Tinsel-Town. https://web.archive.org/web/20190408185332/http://www.moviemandu.com/samragyee-rl-shah-to-star-as-lead-lady-in-ashok-sharmas-next-now-highest-paid-actress-in-nepalese-tinsel-town/. 8 April 2019. live. 27 June 2019.
  39. Web site: 'रातो टिका निधारमा'को घोषणा, साम्राज्ञीसँग अंकितको जोडी. Online Khabar. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627155132/https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2019/05/766999. 27 June 2019. live. 27 June 2019.
  40. Web site: Samragyee RL Shah overtook Jassita Gurung to sign in Rato Tika Nidharma – Nepali Movies, films. https://web.archive.org/web/20190704130235/https://xnepali.net/samragyee-rl-shah-overtook-jassita-gurung-to-sign-in-rato-tika-nidharma/. 4 July 2019. live. 4 July 2019.
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  47. Web site: Pushpal Khadka And Samragyee RL Shah To Come Together For 'Maruni'. . 10 December 2018. enepalimovie. 17 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190417161544/https://enepalimovie.com/pushpal-khadka-and-samragyee-rl-shah-to-come-together-for-maruni/. 17 April 2019. live.
  48. Web site: Samragyee RL Shah To Do Cameo on Chhabi And Shilpa's Film 'Mangalam'. 8 February 2017. Nepali Film News. 17 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190417161540/http://www.977mag.net/samragyee-rl-shah-to-do-cameo-on-chhabi-and-shilpas-film-mangalam/. 17 April 2019. live.
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