Syed Sohel

Syed Sohel Ryan (born 18 April 1991) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. He acted in television series ''Krishnaveni'' (2016). He made his lead debut with the film '' Music Magic'' (2013). In 2020, he participated in the TV reality show '' Bigg Boss Telugu 4'' as a contestant and become as a finalist.

Early life

Sohel was born on 18 April 1991, he was born Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He completed his early schooling from Silver Oaks International School, Hyderabad, India, after that, he graduated from Osmania University. Sohel has a younger brother Syed Sabeel and his father is Syed Salim. His mother died on 17 September 2024.

Career

Sohel began his career with a minor role in ''Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008). He made his lead debut with the film '' Music Magic'' (2013), which is about rock music. The film was released to mixed-to-negative reviews. He then went on to act in several low key films such as ''The Bells'' (2015), ''Cine Mahal'' (2017) and ''Konapuram Lo Jarigina Katha'' (2019).

He acted in the daily soaps ''Pasupu Kumkuma'' (2010-2014), ''Nathicharami'' (2014-2016) and ''Krishnaveni'' (2020). He was a contestant of '' Bigg Boss Telugu 4'' in 2020 before he walked out of the show with Rs. 25 lakh. He then starred in ''Lucky Lakshman'' (2022), which released to mixed reviews. Regarding his performance, a critic wrote that "Playing Lucky Lakshman, he once again established his acting prowess. The character of Lucky takes a little while to get used to, but it grows on you as the film progresses, making it a successful outing for Sohel" whilst another critic wrote that "Sohel acted well in this, but the story is not set according to its potential. There is no stability in his role". He then starred in '' Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu'' (2023), which was released to mixed-to-negative reviews. A critic noted that he and the rest of the cast "do a fine job playing their characters" while bashing the film's story.

Sohel then appeared a pregnant man in '' Mr. Pregnant'', which released to mixed reviews although his performance was termed by critics as one of the film's highlights. One critic noted that "Syed Sohel's portrayal of Gowtham is nothing short of impressive, effectively presenting the complexities of a pregnant man" whilst another critic wrote that "the film belongs to Sohel, who carries the emotional story on his shoulders". His sole release of 2024, '' Bootcut Balaraju'', was released to mixed reviews. One critic noted that "Sohel's performance in Bootcut Balaraju is nothing short of adorable. His prowess in both comedic and emotional scenes shines through, effectively carrying the movie on his capable shoulders" whilst another critic noted that "Sohel brings a carefree charm to his role as a rural, academically disinterested youth facing ridicule".

Filmography

* ''All films are in Telugu unless otherwise noted.''

Short film

Television

Music video

References

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1991 births
Living people
People from Karimnagar
Male actors from Hyderabad, India
Indian male film actors
Indian male television actors