Chaneil Kular
{{Short description|English actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}}
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| years active = 2018–present
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Chaneil Kular is an English actor. After making his debut as Tariq Amiri on the BBC soap opera Doctors (2018), he began portraying the role of Anwar Bakshi in the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education (2019–2021). He has also appeared in Black Narcissus (2020) and Protection (2024).
Life and career
Kular studied theatre and film at Bristol University.{{cite news |title=Insight: Chaneil Kular's Journey to Netflix's Sex Education |url=https://dmybydmy.com/blogs/news/insight-chaneil-kular-journey-to-netflix-sex-education |work=Dmy by Dmy |access-date=27 August 2022 |archive-date=1 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301145743/https://www.dmystudios.com/blogs/news/insight-chaneil-kular-journey-to-netflix-sex-education |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |title=Chaneil Kular at Independent Talent Group |url=https://independenttalent.com/actors/chaneil-kular/ |publisher=Independent Talent Group |access-date=27 August 2022 |archive-date=27 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827190054/https://www.independenttalent.com/actors/chaneil-kular/ |url-status=live }}
Kular made his acting debut in 2018 when he joined the cast of the BBC soap opera Doctors as Tariq Amiri, who was introduced as a love interest for established character Alia Hanif (Lisa Ambalavanar).{{cite news |last1=Timblick |first1=Simon |title=Doctors spoilers: What does the future hold for Dr Jimmi Clay? |url=https://whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-jimmi-signs-away-his-partnership/ |access-date=27 August 2022 |work=What's on TV |archive-date=20 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920032152/https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-jimmi-signs-away-his-partnership/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite news|url=https://whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-will-ruhma-discover-truth/|title=Doctors spoilers: Will Ruhma discover the truth about Alia and Tariq?|work=What's on TV|last=Timblick|first=Simon|access-date=27 August 2022|archive-date=22 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622024912/http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-will-ruhma-discover-truth/|url-status=live}} The character appeared in the soap on a recurring basis between June and September 2018, before leaving following the end of his relationship with Alia.{{Cite news|url=https://whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-shak-wants-revenge/|title=Doctors spoilers: Shakib wants revenge on Alia's ex-boyfriend Tariq|work=What's on TV|last=Timblick|first=Simon|access-date=27 August 2022|archive-date=26 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226212439/https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-shak-wants-revenge/|url-status=live}} Kular then went on to appear in an episode of the BBC One drama series Informer as a pizza delivery boy.
Kular starred in the Netflix comedy-drama Sex Education as Anwar Bakshi, a gay student of Indian heritage who is a member of "the Untouchables" clique.{{cite news |title=Sex Education season 2 on Netflix: Release date, cast, trailer and everything you need to know |url=https://digitalspy.com/tv/a25930272/sex-education-season-2-netflix-release-date-trailer/ |work=Digital Spy |access-date=27 August 2022 |date=7 January 2020 |archive-date=13 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713143957/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a25930272/sex-education-season-2-netflix-release-date-trailer/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Sex Education season 3: Release date, cast, plot and everything you need to know |url=https://digitalspy.com/tv/a30543403/sex-education-season-3-release-date-trailer-cast-plot/ |work=Digital Spy |access-date=27 August 2022 |date=13 September 2021 |archive-date=15 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715223254/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a30543403/sex-education-season-3-release-date-trailer-cast-plot/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Netflix gives major Sex Education season 3 update |url=https://digitalspy.com/tv/a33972947/netflix-sex-education-season-3-update/ |work=Digital Spy |access-date=27 August 2022 |date=9 September 2020 |archive-date=30 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630072256/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a33972947/netflix-sex-education-season-3-update/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Sex Education season 3: Sex expert reveals lines that didn't make the cut in Anwar's HIV advice scene |url=https://metro.co.uk/2021/09/30/sex-education-season-3-lines-that-didnt-make-cut-in-anwar-hiv-scene-15344407/amp/ |work=Metro |access-date=27 August 2022 |date=30 September 2021 |archive-date=10 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110201609/https://metro.co.uk/2021/09/30/sex-education-season-3-lines-that-didnt-make-cut-in-anwar-hiv-scene-15344407/amp/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Sex Education: 8 Potential Storylines Anwar Could Have In Season 4 |url=https://screenrant.com/sex-education-season-4-anwar-potential-storylines/ |work=Screenrant |access-date=27 August 2022 |date=2 October 2021 |archive-date=15 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015130248/https://screenrant.com/sex-education-season-4-anwar-potential-storylines/ |url-status=live }} In 2020 he appeared in the BBC One drama series Black Narcissus as Dilip Rai.{{cite news |title=Meet the cast of BBC One's Black Narcissus |url=https://radiotimes.com/tv/drama/black-narcissus-cast-and-characters/ |work=Radio Times |access-date=27 August 2022 |date=7 December 2020 |archive-date=5 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105140207/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/black-narcissus-cast-and-characters/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Black Narcissus finale leaves viewers underwhelmed — but there's a catch |url=https://digitalspy.com/tv/a35092362/black-narcissus-drama-finale-viewers-underwhelmed-ending/ |work=Digital Spy |access-date=27 August 2022 |date=29 December 2020 |archive-date=27 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127005818/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a35092362/black-narcissus-drama-finale-viewers-underwhelmed-ending/ |url-status=live }} In 2022, Kular portrayed Cammy in an episode of the American FX comedy-drama series Atlanta.{{cite web |title='Atlanta' Season 3 Filming Locations Revealed in New Trailer |url=https://newsweek.com/atlanta-filming-locations-season3-donald-glover-1685351?amp=1 |work=Newsweek |access-date=27 August 2022 |date=7 March 2022 |archive-date=20 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820214131/https://www.newsweek.com/atlanta-filming-locations-season3-donald-glover-1685351?amp=1 |url-status=live }}
In September 2023 Kular made his feature film debut playing the leading role of Harri Bhavsar in thriller film Accused, directed by filmmaker Philip Barantini.{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2022/02/boiling-point-bafta-accused-xyz-philip-barantini-efm-1234929528/|title=XYZ Launches Thriller 'Accused' From Philip Barantini, Director Of BAFTA Breakout 'Boiling Point' — EFM|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=9 February 2022|access-date=27 August 2022|archive-date=27 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327172347/https://deadline.com/2022/02/boiling-point-bafta-accused-xyz-philip-barantini-efm-1234929528/|url-status=live}}{{cite news |title=Chaneil Kular Starring in Thriller 'Accused' for XYZ Films |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3703263/chaneil-kular-starring-in-thriller-accused-for-xyz-films/ |work=Bloody Disgusting |access-date=27 August 2022 |date=11 February 2022 |archive-date=18 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418080105/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3703263/chaneil-kular-starring-in-thriller-accused-for-xyz-films/ |url-status=live }} His performance and the film both received critical acclaim.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-28 |title=Accused |url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/accused-2023/ |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=Empire |language=en}}{{Cite web |title='Accused' Review: A Thrilling Take On Social Media Witch Hunts |url=https://theplaylist.net/accused-review-overlook-20230406/ |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=theplaylist.net}} Kular then portrayed DS Raj Kholi in the 2024 crime drama series Protection.{{cite web |last=Hirons |first=Paul |title=2025 New Year Crime Drama Preview from The Killing Times |website= The Killing Times |date=1 January 2025 |url=https://thekillingtimestv.wordpress.com/2025/01/01/2025-new-year-crime-drama-preview-from-the-killing-times/comment-page-1/ |access-date=24 January 2025}}
Filmography
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| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| 2018
| Doctors | Recurring role |
| 2018
| Informer | Pizza delivery boy | 1 episode |
| 2019–2021
| Anwar Bakshi | Main role |
| 2020
| Dilip Rai | Main role |
| 2022
| Atlanta | Cammy | 1 episode |
| 2023
| Accused | Harri Bhavsar | Film | align="center" | {{cite web|url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/film-tv/article/60772/1/accused-netflix-film-review-chaneil-kular-actor-interview%3famp=1 |title=Accused, the new Netflix film exploring the perils of online vigilantism |work=Dazed|first=Sian|last=Bradley|date=20 September 2023|access-date=12 October 2023}} |
| 2023
| Silver and the Book of Dreams | Arthur Hamilton | Film |
| 2023
| Bodies | Syed Tahir | Guest role |
| 2024
|DS Raj Kholi |Recurring role |
| 2024
|Manish |Guest role |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|9894581}}
- [https://independenttalent.com/actors/chaneil-kular/ Chaneil Kular] at Independent Talent Group
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Category:21st-century English male actors
Category:Alumni of the University of Bristol
Category:English male television actors
Category:English male film actors
Category:English people of Indian descent
Category:Male actors from Birmingham, West Midlands
Category:People educated at King Edward's School, Birmingham