[3][4] 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.

[7][8] In 2014, Shah was the second runner-up in the Face of Classic Diamond Jewellers fashion competition, receiving a NPR 25,000 cash prize.

[9] 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".

[4] In 2017, Shah played the lead role in Jharana Thapa's directorial debut film, A Mero Hajur 2.

[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.

[20] In 2018, Shah appeared in four Nepali films, including Mangalam, Timi Sanga, Kaira, and Intu Mintu Londonma.

[21] In Shishir Rana's Timi Sanga, Shah appeared in the lead role as a Non Resident Nepali (NRN).

Shashwat Pant of OnlineKhabar wrote, "Fan favorite Samragyee Shah looks to be in her zone playing the role of an NRN.

Shashwat Pant of OnlineKhabar wrote, "Samragyee Shah who always plays the same type of roles offers nothing new in this film too.

"[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.

She was awarded alongside fellow actor Pradeep Khadka by the then Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli.

[37] After Ashok Sharma announced his next directorial project, Rato Tika Nidharma, Shah received NPR 1.6 million (1,600,000) for her role, making her the highest-paid actress in Nepali cinema.

[40] Rato Tika Nidharma is set to release on 27 September 2019, on occasion Dashain, the Hindu festival of Nepal.