Noel Sean

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Noel Sean
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Noel in 2024
Background information
Born (1982-11-28) 28 November 1982 (age 41)
Hyderabad, India
Genres Rapping, Hip hop music, Indie music
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Singer
  • Lyricist
  • Television Host
  • Radio Jockey
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2006–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. [2] [3] [4]

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Early and personal life

Noel was born on 28 November 1982 in Hyderabad to Samuel and Sarah. He has 3 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. [5]

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 (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 Noel 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 Noel 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, Noel 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 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. [6] 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. [7] [8] [9]

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

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

* All films are in Telugu, otherwise mentioned

YearFilmRoleNotes
2006 Sambhavami Yuge Yuge
2007 Mantra
2008 Nenu Meeku Telusa
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
2017Raja Meeru KekaShashank
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
2021Money sheChandu
2022 Godse Raghava
2023 Rangabali College Senior
Kumari Srimathi

Television

YearShowRoleNetworkRef(s)
2010 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Telugu L'il Champs Host Gemini TV
2013Super Kutumbam
2016Cash S1Participant ETV
2018 Tollywood Squares Contestant Star Maa Episode 24
2019 Bigg Boss 3 Guest
2020 Bigg Boss 4 Contestant [10]
2020Bigg Boss BuzzzGuestStar Maa Music
2021GameRahul Hungama 1 season, 6 episodes

Discography

Film songs

Non-film songs

YearSong
2011BGOTN (Christian Devotional Album) [11]
2014Luv Fever (single)
2015Baahubali tribute song
2015Baha Kiliki (Featuring Smita)
2016Bhimavaram Beat (single)
2016Maayee (single)
2016Bum Chiki Bum Bum (Kumari 21F Tribute)
2016Happy Mother's Day Mommy (single)
2016Maakkikirkiri (Featuring Rahul Sipligunj)
2016Salaam India (by The Shake Group)
2016Dabbulu Chalatle (by The Shake Group)
2018Despacito Telugu Cover (Single featuring Ester Noronha)
2018Despacito Konkani Cover (Featuring Ester Noronha)
2019Baby (Featuring Ester Noronha)
2020Delivery Boy Telugu Rap Song
2020Hustler Telugu Rap Song
2021Marade Marade Telugu Song
2021Echipaadd (Featuring Alekhya Harika)
2023Jai Balayya Cult Fan Anthem
2023Thandri Deva Christian Devotional Song
2023Kraisthava Christian Devotional Song

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