Som Shekar is an Indian actor, model, and MMA coach. In 2020, he participated in the popular television reality show Bigg Boss Tamil 4.
Wiki/Biography
Som Shekar was born in 1992 (29 years old; as of 2021) and his birthplace is Tamil Nadu. He received his education in Tamil Nadu.
Som Shekar’s childhood photo
Old photo of Som Shekar
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 9″
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Family, Caste and Girlfriend
He was born in a South Indian family. He has a younger brother Ratu. He said in the Bigg Boss house (2020) that he was dating a girl in 2010 but later they broke up, which led to his depression.
Childhood photo of Som Shekhar and his brother
Som Shekar and his grandfather
Som Shekar and his mother
An old photo of Somshekhar
Som Shekar’s brother
Profession
He started his career as a model and has acted in many television commercials. In 2010, he made his debut as a contestant on Star Vijay’s television show “Azhagiya Tamil Magan” and finished second in the show. Later, he played small roles in many Tamil films.
He participated in the television reality show “Bigg Boss” along with other contestants like Velmurugan and Aari Arjuna.
Som Shekar in Bigg Boss
In 2020, he completed shooting for his first Tamil film, Soorarai Pottru, in which he played the role of an Indian Air Force officer.
Som Shekar’s photo from his film Soorarai Pottru
Facts/Trivia
- Som is a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who has won a gold medal in the men’s 66kg boxing category and a silver medal in the Tamil Nadu state-level Muay Thai championship.
Som Shekar won the silver medal
- He loves animals very much and has a pet dog named Kuttu.
Som Shekar and his dog
- His hobbies include traveling and swimming.
- He was often spotted smoking and drinking.
Som Shekar at home
- In Bigg Boss house (2020), he shared that he had a stuttering problem, which he did not share with anyone except his mother and a few friends. He further said,
Because of this problem, I turned down many platforms and film opportunities, but later I slowly recovered and got used to communicating with everyone. “
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