Sohel Rana (actor)
| Sohel Rana | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Masud Parvez Sohel Rana Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1972 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Zeenat Begum (m. 1990) |
| Relatives | Rubel Rana (brother) |
Masud Parvez, (known by the stage name Sohel Rana), is a Bangladeshi film actor, director and producer. In 1973, he starred as the lead actor in the movie Masud Rana, appearing under his original name, Masud Parvez.[1] At present, he is a Presidium Member of the Jatiya Party.
He has won two National Film awards in his career. First for Ojante (1996), and second for Sahoshi Manush Chai (2003).[2]
Early life and politics
Rana was born in Dhaka. In 1971, he participated in the war against Pakistan.[3] At present, he is a Presidium Member of the Jatiya Party.[4][5]
Acting career
Rana did not originally aspire to become a film actor but was asked to act in the film Ora Egaro Jon (1972). In 1973, he acted in Masud Rana, playing the role of the hero. In 1974, he took the name Sohel Rana for his stage name. Since then he has been known as Sohel Rana in the Dhallywood film industry. He has acted in many successful films.[6]
Filmography
- Producer
- Ora Egaro Jon (1972)
- Actor
- Masud Rana (1974)[7]
- Epar Opar (1975)[8]
- Dost Dushman (1980)
- Ojante (1996)
- Shahoshi Manush Chai (2003)
- Most Welcome 2 (2014) as Bangladeshi scientists
Personal life
Rana married medical officer Zeenat Begum on 16 August 1990.[9] Together they have one son - Mashrur Parvez Zibran.
References
- ↑ "Sohel Rana introduces son, nephew". New Age. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ↑ Shah Alam Shazu (13 July 2010). "Sohel Rana: My heroines". The Daily Star. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ↑ "Sohel Rana appears as freedom fighter on TV". New Age. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ↑ "Actor Sohel Rana made Ershad's election affairs adviser". Daily Sun. 1 February 2013. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ↑ "Sohel Rana joins JP". BanglaNews24. 25 March 2012. Event occurs at 09:30 pm. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ↑ "Sohel Rana Filmography in IMDB". Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ↑ "Sohel Rana: My heroines". The Daily Star. 13 July 2010. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ↑ "ঢাকার চলচ্চিত্র জগতে সোহেল রানা জনপ্রিয় একটি নাম". 9 April 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ↑ "সোহেল রানার বিবাহবার্ষিকীতে তারকারা". Prothom Alo. 17 August 2015.