Sohail Khan

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Characters played by Sohail Khan

Varun Anand (Vroom/Victor) — Hello (2008)

Varun is one of Shyam’s call-centre colleagues and helps him tap into Priyanka’s phone line. His behavior causes conflict with Esha, and he loses his temper when Shyam confronts him. He later remains Shyam’s close professional partner, helping establish their own website academy.

Ajay — Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002)

Ajay is the head of his college group, the Aryans, and a business student from a poor background. He falls in love with Ayesha and accepts her father's 24-hour challenge to win her back. Despite attacks, arrest, and imprisonment, he escapes and reaches her wedding, where they marry.

Jigar — Kisaan (2009)

Jigar is Dayal Singh's younger son and stays with his father to help with farming while Aman studies in the city. After being arrested for assault, he is sentenced to five years in prison. On returning, he finds Dayal incapacitated and farmers in distress; he joins Aman against Sohan Seth's men, marries Titli, and works the family fields with his recovering father.

Ram Dayal — Salaam-e-Ishq (2007)

Ram Dayal is newly married to Phoolwati and wants to enjoy private romantic moments with her, but a series of comic accidents repeatedly interrupts them. He accidentally sets their room on fire, is thrown out of a brothel after being seen kissing her, and is injured in a crash. Eventually, darkness on a train gives the couple privacy.

Manav — Krishna Cottage (2004)

A college student and central protagonist deeply in love with his girlfriend Shanti. He becomes entangled in a supernatural curse at Krishna Cottage after his friend group encounters a mysterious book. Through revelations and a séance, he discovers he is the past-life reincarnation of Amar, Disha's former lover. He ultimately rejects the vengeful spirit's obsession, chooses Shanti, and survives a fatal jump, leading to Disha's release.

I — I Proud to Be an Indian (2004)

A man who arrives in London with his father and becomes the story's central opponent of racist violence. After learning that his sister-in-law was molested, he beats off three white racist men; he later challenges Aslam to a boxing match and urges him to unite against racism. He ultimately fights and defeats the racist gang's leader.

Sameer Kapoor — Fight Club: Members Only (2006)

Sameer is Vicky’s former classmate who arrives at the Fight Club to challenge him and nearly defeats him before the police interrupt the confrontation. Initially refusing to work as a bouncer, he later returns during the gangsters’ attack, saves Vicky, Karan, Somil, and Dikku, and joins their effort to protect Crossroads.

Bharat Singh Bisht — Tubelight (2017)

Laxman's younger brother who joins the Kumaon Regiment during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Captured by enemy forces, he attempts a prisoner escape that fails and leaves him shot. He exchanges his shoe tag with another dying soldier to give him a chance to escape. Presumed dead due to the mix-up, he is later found alive but suffering from amnesia, leading to a heartfelt reunion with Laxman.

Karan Rana — Lakeer: Forbidden Lines (2004)

Suraj's biological son raised by Arjun. He harbors a deep, unrequited love for Bindiya that turns into a deadly obsession when she chooses Saahil. He forces Bindiya into marriage, attacks Saahil, and attempts to kill both lovers before being fatally shot by his own brother, Arjun.

Diesel — Do Knot Disturb (2009)

Diesel is Dolly's ex-boyfriend. He threatens Gobardhan, saying he will beat up the man he believes is dating Dolly. Raj and Diesel each mislead him about who Dolly's boyfriend is; after seeing Dolly embrace Gobardhan, Diesel attacks him, but Dolly explains that Gobardhan persuaded her to return to Diesel.

Poonam 'Punya' Singh — Veer (2010)

Poonam 'Punya' Singh is Veer's younger brother and another member of the Pindari family. He is sent with Veer to study in London, where their identities are discovered by Gajendra Singh. After returning to India, he helps Veer and their supporters devise the plan to infiltrate Madhavgarh.

Pyare Mohan — Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005)

Pyare Mohan is Sonia's neighbour and opposes her proposed marriage to Samir Malhotra because he wants Sonia for himself. Sonia appears to have feelings for him as well. After Samir's deception is revealed and Sonia abandons the wedding, Pyare Mohan becomes her chosen partner and marries her.

Career Overview

Sohail Khan has 56 screen credits in a career dating back to 1997. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Race with 1 titles. Signature works include Hello, Maine Dil Tujhko Diya, Kisaan. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
56
Birth Date
1970-12-20

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q983053), public domain (CC0).