Som Shekar (born July 12, 1992) is an Indian Actor, Boxer, MMA Trainer, Fitness Enthusiast and Model from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He has also worked on various web series, short films and fiction films.
Shekar is passionate about boxing. He even won two gold medals at the international level.
Recently, she made headlines when she participated in the popular reality TV show Bigg Boss Tamil 4 as a candidate along with Aari Arjuna, Rio Raj and Aranthangi Nisha. The show premiered on Vijay TV channel on October 4, 2020.
Bigg Boss Tamil is the Tamil edition of the famous reality series called Bigg Boss. It is an adoption of the Dutch television series called Big Brother. The Tamil series is hosted by a popular South Indian actor named Kamal Haasan.
He is hosting the show for the fourth time. Additionally, it airs on the channel throughout the week at 9:30 p.m. and is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar.
The host welcomed 16 contestants to the Bigg Boss Tamil 4 house, Sanam Shetty, Rio Raj, Bala, Rekha, Anitha Sampath, Velmurugan, Aari Arjuna, Jithan Ramesh, Shivani Narayanan, Ramya Pandian, Aranthanggi Nisha, Gabriella Charlton, Suresh Chakravarthy and Aajeedh Khalique.
Lifestyle/Biography |
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| Real full birth name | We are Shekar. |
| Nickname | som. |
| Profession | Actor, MMA trainer, boxer, and model. |
| Famous for | participating in Bigg Boss Tamil 4. |
| Age (as of 2020) | 28 years old . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | July 12, 1992. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. |
| Hometown | Tamil Nadu, India. |
| Nationality | Indian. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Male. |
| Breed | Rajput. |
| Religion | Hindu. |
| At home | Bangalore, Karnataka, India. |
Career |
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| Debut | TV show : Azhagiya Thamizh Magan. TV Movie : Not yet. Reality show : Big Boss (2020). |
| Social media profiles | Instagram : @somshekar_ Twitter : — |
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| sources of income | TV shows, modeling and other projects, etc. |
| Heritage (approx.) | Rs. 50 Lakhs Indian Rupees as of 2020 |
Physical stats and more |
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| Height | Feet inches: 5′ 10″ . Centimeters: 178cm . Meters: 1.78 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 78 kg . Pounds: 171 pounds . |
| biceps size | 14 |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 40-28-36. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 9. |
| eye color | Black. |
| Hair color | Black. |
Family |
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| Fathers | Father : Not known. Mom : Name withheld. |
| Brothers | Brother : Yes (name not available). Sister : — |
Personal information |
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| Marital status | Single. |
| Dating history? | Nope. |
| Girlfriend | Not known. |
| wife/spouse | None. |
| Feeding Habits | not vegan. |
| Do I smoke/drink? | Nope. |
| Pets)? | Yes, a dog named Kuttu. |
Education |
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| Highest Rating | Graduate. |
| College | Local high school. |
| Alma mater. | Will update. |
Hobbies and favorite things |
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| Favorite Celebrities | Actor : Rajnikant. Actress : Ramya Krishnan. |
| dream vacation destination | The Maldives. |
| Favorite color | Blue. |
| I love to do | Swimming, traveling, reading books, boxing, playing, etc. |
| Favorite food | Idli Dosa, Rasam Rice etc. |
| Films | Bahubali. |
Early life
Som was born into an Indian family in the year 1992 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He was brought up in Chennai.
He is very close to his loving mother and father. His father is a retired army officer and his mother is a housewife. Furthermore, he belongs to a wealthy middle-class Hindu family. She follows the Hindu religion.
Childhood photo of Som Shekar
The star celebrates his birthday on July 12, which makes him Cancer in the zodiac sign. Som Shekar’s age is 28 years old as of 2020. He was raised alongside his siblings.
Som Shekar with his younger brother
The actress enrolled in a local high school, Chennai for her initial studies. She later graduated from college (name not available).
Sports profession and more
The actor started his career as a fitness model and appeared in many television commercials and brand promotions. He too practiced mixed martial arts for many years and became a professional MMA trainer.
Som Shekar during a publicity shoot
He made his debut in the TV industry with Vijay TV’s Azhagiya Thamizh Magan in the year 2010. Also, he made his debut in a Tamil film recently a few months ago and will be seen playing the role of an Air Force officer.
Som Shekar Broke During Tamil Movie Shooting
The champion won the silver medal at the Tamil Nadu State Level Muaythai Championship in the year 2019. In 2020 he participated in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. Som Shekar’s net worth is between Rs. 50 to Rs. 60 lakhs Indian rupees as of 2020.
Physical appearance
Talking about the physical appearance of the star, Som Shekar is a handsome man with an effective physique and a strong build. Shekar stands at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters) tall with an adorable and engaging personality.
He is a fitness freak with short black colored hair and also has dark brown eyes that add an extra smile to his pleasant face. There is no tattoo inked on his body. Also, he is a down to earth person and is always willing to help those in need.
His facial expressions are very peaceful yet confident. The appearance of her is absolutely elegant. Also, she weighs approximately 78 Kg (171 pounds). Her abilities and her body have made him more popular among the youth, especially among the girls.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Som Shekar
- Always alive and energetic, also passionate about fitness from his young age.
- He is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Kuttu. He was often seen sharing photos of him on his Instagram. He seems to like his dog very much.
- He debuted on Instagram on June 9, 2015, by sharing a photo of himself.
- The star did not reveal about his relationship with anyone, it seems that he is single.
- In addition to being an actor, he is also a boxer. In the year 2018, he won the Boxing under 65 kg competition.
- He has more than 15.1 thousand followers on his Instagram account.
- It seems that he is not active on Facebook and Twitter since we did not find his official account on these platforms.
- People want to know more about his family and relationship, but he didn’t reveal anything about them. We will update it in the future.