Noel Sean
Noel Sean (born 28 November 1982)[3] is an Indian rapper and actor working in the Telugu cinema and Telugu music. Known as the first rapper in Telugu Music Industry as well as an 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.[4][5][6]
Early and personal life
Noel was born on 28 November 1982 in Hyderabad to Samuel and Sarah. He has three siblings. Noel 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.[7] Noel married Indian actress Ester Noronha in January 2019 after being engaged for a year.[8][1] On 31 October 2020, they made it public on social media that they had been officially divorced after being separated for a year.[2]
Career
While he was still studying, Noel had met a famous archery coach Pallela Ravishankar who encouraged and guided him into the film industry where he introduced Noel to Ramanand who worked as the casting director for Teja. It is then that he made his first appearance on screen in the Sambhavami Yuge Yuge during which he met Krishna who later introduced Noel to the music director M. M. Keeravani who gave him the first break as a Rapper in the Telugu movie Vikramarkudu directed by the ace director S. S. Rajamouli.[9]
This brought Noel 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, Noel also got into Radio Jockeying for 93.5 Red FM and gained recognition. He then consecutively appeared in minor roles in various films.
It was in 2015, that tables turned around for Noel 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.[10] 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.[11][12][13]
Music
Noel 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.
Filmography
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2006 | Sambhavami Yuge Yuge | Teasing Rapper | [14] |
2007 | Mantra | Rapper | |
2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa | Adithya's friend | |
2009 | Indumathi | Sheshi | |
Sasirekha Parinayam | |||
Magadheera | Jayram | ||
Pravarakhyudu | |||
2012 | Eega | Nani's friend | |
Rey | |||
2015 | Gaddam Gang | ||
Kumari 21F | Shankar | ||
Nannaku Prematho | Noel | ||
2016 | Guppedantha Prema | Abhi | |
Premam | Arjun | ||
Nanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends | Gokul | ||
2017 | Raja Meeru Keka | Shashank | |
2018 | Rangasthalam | Erra Srinu | |
Vijetha | Ram's friend | ||
Hello Guru Prema Kosame | Karthik | ||
Padi Padi Leche Manasu | Shravan | ||
Enduko Emo | |||
2020 | Valayam | Siddharth aka Chinna | |
2021 | Money She | Chandu | |
2022 | Godse | Raghava | |
2023 | Rangabali | College Senior | |
2024 | 14 | Surya | [15] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | [16] | |
2020 | Bigg Boss Buzzz | Guest | Star Maa Music | |
2021 | Game | Rahul | Hungama | 1 season, 6 episodes |
2023 | Kumari Srimathi | Nani's colleague | Amazon Prime Video |
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 |
---|---|
2011 | BGOTN (Christian Devotional Album)[17] |
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
- ^ a b "Noel Sean and Ester Noronha tie the knot". Deccan Chronicle. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ a b ""Wish You the Best," Writes Noel Sean After Divorce from Ester Noronha". September 2020. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ "Noel Sean (Bigg Boss Telugu 4) उम्र, हाइट, पत्नी, बच्चे, परिवार, Biography in Hindi - बायोग्राफी". 13 May 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ "Noel Sean is doing it all Entertainment". Deccan Chronicle. Deccan Chronicle. 22 November 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 4: Noel Sean becomes the new captain of the house". The Times of India. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive: Actor, rapper Noel Sean on his OTT release Money She, new music video". www.ottplay.com. OTT play. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Telugu Rappers Are On The Rise: From Roll Rida And Noel Noel To Godf4ther And Z Young". telanganatoday.com. Telangana Today. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ "From being engaged for a year to calling it quits after a year of separation: A look back at Noel and Ester's journey to divorce". The Times of India. 1 September 2020.
- ^ ""Wish You the Best," Writes Noel Sean After Divorce from Ester Noronha". September 2020. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 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 Telegu 4 contestant Akhil Sarthak breaks down while talking about his family to Noel Sean". zoomtventertainment.com. Zoom Tv. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ "Rapper Noel Sean takes up Green India Challenge". telanganatoday.com. Telangana Today. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Bigg Boss' Telugu 4: Noel Sean opts out due to health reasons". www.thenewsminute.com. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Sambhavami Yuge Yuge Telugu Full Length Movie || Anji, Koutilya". YouTube.
- ^ "14 Movie Review: ప్రేక్షకులను ఎంగేజ్ చేసే రొమాంటిక్ క్రైం థ్రిల్లర్ '14' మూవీ." Zee News Telugu (in Telugu). 5 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Noel Sean". spotify.com. Spotify.
External links
- Noel Sean at IMDb
- Noel Sean on Facebook
- Noel Sean on Instagram
- Noel Sean on Twitter