Syed Sohel

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Syed Sohel
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Syed Sohel in 2018
Born
Syed Sohel Ryan

(1991-04-18) 18 April 1991 (age 35)
Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh, India (now in Telangana, India)
Alma materOsmania University, Hyderabad, India
Occupations
  • Film actor
  • television personality
  • playback singer
  • social activist
  • producer
Years active2008–present
Organization(s)• Sohi Helping Hands
• Katha Veruntadhi Productions
Known forBigg Boss Telugu 4

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

Early life

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Sohel was born on 18 April 1991, he was born Hyderabad, Telangana, India.[1][2] He completed his early schooling from Silver Oaks International School, Hyderabad, India, after that, he graduated from Osmania University.[3] Sohel has a younger brother Syed Sabeel and his father is Syed Salim.[4] His mother died on 17 September 2024.[5]

Career

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Sohel began his career with a minor role in Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008).[6] He made his lead debut with the film Music Magic (2013),[7] which is about rock music. The film was released to mixed-to-negative reviews.[8] 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).[9][10][11] He acted in the daily soaps Pasupu Kumkuma (2010-2014), Nathicharami (2014-2016) and Krishnaveni (2020).[9][12] He was a contestant of Bigg Boss Telugu 4 in 2020 before he walked out of the show with Rs. 25 lakh.[13][14]

In 2021, He received the Brihaspathi Rising Star Awards at Sensational Star category for his short film contests.[15] Sohel also founded "Sohi Helping Hands" and had been running various social service programs. He showed his generosity by providing essential goods as well as financial assistance to poor people during difficult times amid covid pandemic and he was honored with the Rising Star Award by ABC Foundation for his social service works.[16]

He then starred in Lucky Lakshman (2022), which released to mixed reviews.[17][18] 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".[18][19] He then starred in Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu (2023), which was released to mixed-to-negative reviews.[20] A critic noted that he and the rest of the cast "do a fine job playing their characters" while bashing the film's story.[20][21]

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.[8] 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".[22] His sole release of 2024, Bootcut Balaraju, was released to mixed reviews.[23] 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".[23][24][25]

Filmography

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Key
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Telugu unless otherwise noted.
List of Syed Sohel film credits
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2008 Kotha Bangaru Lokam Balu's classmate Uncredited role [6]
2012 Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu Rambabu's supporter [26]
2013 Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu Wedding guest [27]
Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha Rohit [28]
Music Magic Sanjay Debut film as lead role; credited as Rahul [7]
D for Dopidi Rahul Cameo appearance [29]
2015 The Bells Bharath / Bhagath Dual role; credited as Ryan Rahul [30]
2016 Janatha Garage Himself Uncredited role in "Pranaamam" and "Rock On Bro" songs [31]
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2017 Cine Mahal Vinod Babu [33]
2018 Super Sketch Ashrith Cameo appearance [34]
2019 Konapuram Lo Jarigina Katha Shiva [35]
2020 Eureka Revanth [36]
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2022 Lucky Lakshman Lucky Lakshman [18]
2023 Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu Vijay [20]
Mr. Pregnant Gautham [38]
2024 Bootcut Balaraju Balaraju Also as co-producer [39]
TBA Karman TBA Filming [40]

Short film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Motadi Pelli Choopulu Harish Also singer of the song "Ohh Manasa" [41] [42]
Ontarini Suriya [43]
2017 Nene Kaani Shiva [44]
2018 C/o Confidence Dhananjay [45]
2020 Akbar Most Wanted Inspector Akbar [46]

Music video

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Year Title Singer(s) Co-casting Ref.
2020 "Break Up Cover Song" Himself Lamya Sri Perugu [47]
2021 "Avarura Aa Pilla" LV Revanth Mehabob Dil Se & Amy Aela [48]
2022 "Maya Chesesave" Afroz Ali Lavanya Anthanna [49]
2023 "Gammat" Afroz Ali & Akshaya Pathipati Phani Poojitha [50]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010–2014 Pasupu Kumkuma Rahul Television drama serial on Zee Telugu [9]
2014–2016 Nathicharami Abhi Television drama serial on Gemini TV [9]
2016–2020 Krishnaveni Arjun Television drama serial on Star Maa [12]
2020 Bigg Boss Telugu 4 Contestant Reality show on Star Maa; 2nd runner up [14]
2021 Guntur Mirchi Shravan Drama serial on YouTube; Special appearance [51]
2022 Alitho Saradaga Himself Talk show on ETV; Guest appearance [52]
2021–2023 Sixth Sense Himself Game show on Star Maa; Participant [53]
2025 Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Himself Reality show on Star Maa; Guest appearance [54]

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Category Works Result Ref.
2021 Brihaspathi Rising Star Awards Sensational Star Short Films Contest Won [55]
Rising Star Award by ABC Foundation Social Worker Won [56]

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