Sohel Rana (actor)

Masud Parvez Sohel Rana, using the stage name Sohel Rana, is a Bangladeshi film actor, director and producer. In 1973, he starred as the hero 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 is also known as the "He-man" or "Action King" of Dhallywood.

He has won two National Film awards in his career. First for Ojante (1996), and Second for Sahoshi Manush Chai (2003).^[2]

Early life & Politics

Masud Parvez 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

He 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

As producer

• Ora Egaro Jon (1972)

As Actor

• Masud Rana (1974) ^[7]
• Epar Opar (1975) ^[8]

References