[3] He received National Film award for Best actor for Nepali movie Khal Nayak (2008).

He starred in the lead role in Himmat, Kismat, KhalNayak, Sisila, Agni Jwala, Ilaka, Itihaas, Taqdeer, Arjun Dev, Dosti, Naina Resham, Giraftar, Himmat 2, Dhoom, Sapoot, Naya Nepal, Darr and many more.

He starred in Bhojpuri movies such as Mard Tangewala (2009), Hum Hai Hero Hindustani (2009), Mard Rikshawala (2010), Jaanwar (2012), Panchayat, Mahabharat, Durga, Rang, Gunday, Trishul, Shooter, Damini, Son of Bihar, Jungle Raaz, Hitler, Janeman, Lohe Ki Zanjeer, Daag, Bhaagi, Kartoos and others.

In 2019, Biraj Bhatt returned to Nepali cinema starring in Sanglo, in which he directed and acted opposite Nikita Chandak.

Next, he acted and directed action drama film 12 Gaun which also marked the debut of his eldest son Samir Bhatt.

Released with target of gaining advantage of Dashain Holiday, it met with mixed review from critics, it received positive feedback from audience and became huge blockbuster at the box office and one of the highest-grossing films in Nepal.