Noel Sean | |
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Background information | |
Born | Hyderabad, India | 28 November 1982
Genres | Rapping, Hip hop music, Indie music |
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals, |
Years active | 2006–present |
Noel Sean (born 28 November 1982),[1] is an Indian rapper and actor working in the Telugu cinema and Telugu music. Well known as the first rapper of in Telugu Music Industry and Tollywood as well as a versatile actor, music producer, television host, Radio Jockey, lyricist and composer. In 2020, He participated in a Telugu reality TV show Bigg Boss 4 as contestant.
Early and personal life
Sean was born on 28 November 1982 in Hyderabad to Samuel and Sarah.He has 3 siblings. Sean went on to pursue the Bachelor of Fine arts in SVCFA and became a web designer successfully. He worked for Cognizant as a trainee until he joined the film industry.
Career
While he was still studying, Sean had met a famous archery coach Pallela Ravishankar who encouraged and guided him into the film industry where he introduced Sean to Ramanand who worked as the casting director for Teja (film director). It is then that he made his first appearance on screen in the Telugu Film, 'Sambhavami Yuge Yuge' during which he met Krishna (director) who later introduced Sean to the legendary music director M. M. Keeravani who gave him the first break as a Rapping in the Telugu movie 'Vikramarkudu' directed by the ace director S. S. Rajamouli.
This brought Sean huge recognition, thus marking his title as the 'First Telugu Rapper' after which there was no looking back. In 2007, he did his first on screen appearance along with Charmy Kaur in the movie 'Mantra' for the famous number 'Maha Maha'. During the same period, Sean also got into Radio Jockeying for 93.5 Red FM and gained a lot of fan following. He then consecutively appeared in various notable roles in several big projects and established himself as a versatile actor in Telugu filmdom.
It was in 2015, that tables turned around for Sean as an actor, when he was signed for the movie 'Kumari 21F under Director Sukumar's production in which he played the role of Shankar, the antagonist. His performance in the movie was applauded for both by the critics as well as the audience. He soon debuted as a lead actor (Hero) in the film Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends opposite Hebah Patel.[2] The movie did well and added yet another feather on his hat. In 2020 Sean Participated in the Telugu reality TV show Bigg Boss 4 hosted by Nagarjuna Akkineni.
Music
Sean has produced several independent songs and released them on his official YouTube channel. He has also established a Telugu Band named 'THE SHAKE GROUP' along with the very famous lyricist Ananta Sriram. Singers Ramya Behara, Mohana, Damini, Mounima, Adire Abhi, Aditya and Arun are also a part of this band. His latest video Despacito Telugu Cover along with Ester Noronha went viral and crossed 1 million views in less than 2 weeks. He also entered the Konkani music industry as a rapper through Despacito Konkani Cover version by Ester Noronha.
Filmography
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
* All films are in Telugu, otherwise mentioned
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Sambhavami Yuge Yuge | Debut film | |
2007 | Mantra | ||
2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa | ||
2009 | Indumathi | Sheshi | |
2009 | Sasirekha Parinayam | ||
2009 | Magadheera | Jayram | |
2009 | Pravarakhyudu | ||
2012 | Eega | Nani's friend | |
2012 | Rey | ||
2015 | Gaddam Gang | ||
2015 | Kumari 21F | Shankar | Acted in Antagonist role |
2015 | Nannaku Prematho | Noel | |
2016 | Guppedantha Prema | Abhi | |
2016 | Premam | Arjun | |
2016 | Nanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends | Gokul | |
2017 | Raja Meeru Keka | Shashank | |
2018 | Rangasthalam | Erra Srinu | |
2018 | Vijetha | Ram's friend | |
2018 | Hello Guru Prema Kosame | Karthik | |
2018 | Padi Padi Leche Manasu | Shravan | |
2019 | Kantaar | Anthony | Debut film in Konkani cinema |
2018 | Enduko Emo | ||
2020 | Valayam | Siddharth aka Chinna | |
2021 | Money she | Chandu | |
2022 | Godse | Raghava | |
2023 | Rangabali | College Senior | |
2023 | Kumari Srimathi |
Television
Year | Show | Role | Network | Ref(s) |
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2010 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Telugu L'il Champs | Host | Gemini TV | |
2013 | Super Kutumbam | |||
2016 | Cash S1 | Participant | ETV | |
2018 | Tollywood Squares | Contestant | Star Maa | Episode 24 |
2019 | Bigg Boss 3 | Guest | ||
2020 | Bigg Boss 4 | Contestant | [3] | |
2020 | Bigg Boss Buzzz | Guest | Star Maa Music | |
2021 | Game | Rahul | Hungama | 1 season, 6 episodes |
Discography
Film songs
- Vikramarkudu - 2006
- Chandamama - 2007
- Mantra - 2007
- Victory - 2008
- Andamaina Manasulo - 2008
- Vishaka Express - 2008
- Krishnarjuna - 2008
- Premabhishekam - 2008
- Kadhalna Summa Illai - 2009 (Tamil)
- Indumathi - 2009
- Life Style - 2009
- Ooha Chitram - 2009
- Seetharamula Kalyanam - 2010
- Rama Rama Krishna Krishna - 2010
- Andari Bandhuvaya - 2010
- Aha Naa Pellanta - 2011
- Babloo - 2011
- Vykuntapali - 2011
- Lovely - 2012
- All The Best - 2012
- Poola Rangadu - 2012
- Disco - 2012
- Rey - 2015
- Krishnashtami - 2016
- O Manasa - 2016
- Jai Simha - 2018
Non-film songs
Year | Song |
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2011 | BGOTN (Christian Devotional Album) |
2014 | Luv Fever (single) |
2015 | Baahubali tribute song |
2015 | Baha Kiliki (Featuring Smita) |
2016 | Bhimavaram Beat (single) |
2016 | Maayee (single) |
2016 | Bum Chiki Bum Bum (Kumari 21F Tribute) |
2016 | Happy Mother's Day Mommy (single) |
2016 | Maakkikirkiri (Featuring Rahul Sipligunj) |
2016 | Salaam India (by The Shake Group) |
2016 | Dabbulu Chalatle (by The Shake Group) |
2018 | Despacito Telugu Cover (Single featuring Ester Noronha) |
2018 | Despacito Konkani Cover (Featuring Ester Noronha) |
2019 | Baby (Featuring Ester Noronha) |
2020 | Delivery Boy Telugu Rap Song |
2020 | Hustler Telugu Rap Song |
2021 | Marade Marade Telugu Song |
2021 | Echipaadd (Featuring Alekhya Harika) |
2023 | Jai Balayya Cult Fan Anthem |
2023 | Thandri Deva Christian Devotional Song |
2023 | Kraisthava Christian Devotional Song |
References
- ↑ "Noel Sean (Bigg Boss Telugu 4) उम्र, हाइट, पत्नी, बच्चे, परिवार, Biography in Hindi - बायोग्राफी". 13 May 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ↑ "'Kumari 21F' review: The film is surprisingly good though it takes time to settle down". News18. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ↑ "Bigg Boss Telugu 4 contestant Noel Sean: From managing MM Keeravani's audio label to radio jockeying, all you need to know about this multi-talented artiste - Times of India". The Times of India. 6 September 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2020.