Soham Shah (also written as, Sohum Shah) is an Indian actor, producer, and entrepreneur, known for his work in the films ‘Ship of Theseus’ (2015) and ‘Tumbbad’ (2018).
Wiki/Biography
Soham Shah was born in 1983 (age 36 years; as in 2019) in Sri Ganganagar City of Rajasthan. Growing up, he was very interested in movies.
Soham Shah as a child
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 11″
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Black
Family, Caste & Wife
Soham Shah’s father is a commodity broker.
Soham Shah’s father
Soham Shah with his mother
He has a brother named Mukesh.
Soham Shah with his brother
He is married to Amrita Shah, who is a co-producer in the production company Soham.
Soham Shah with his wife
The couple has a daughter.
Career
Soham Shah made his debut with the 2009 film “Baabarr” in the lead role of ‘Baabarr Qureshi.’ Although his first film did not do well at the box office, he continued to grow rapidly to make a name for himself in the film industry.
Soon, Soham started his own production house called ‘Recyclewala Films,’ to create content-based films.
Recyclewala Film Logo
His breakthrough came with the film “Ship of Theseus (2012),” an acclaimed film, in which he played the role of a stockbroker.
She then appeared in the film “Talvar (2015)” directed by Meghna Gulzar. Soham was appreciated for his role as a cop in the film.
Soham Shah in a scene from the movie Talvar (2015)
After “Talvar,” he was seen in the role of ‘Sameer,’ Kangana Ranaut’s love interest in Hansal Mehta’s “Simran (2017)”.
Soham Shah and Kangana Ranaut in a scene from Simran (2017)
So far, “Tumbbad (2018)” is Soham’s most popular film. The film was showered with superlatives such as “must watch” and “widely original film.” The film is considered a horror fantasy, a treasure hunt, an emotional father-son drama and a cautionary tale about the consequences of endless greed. The film later won many prestigious awards.
Favorite Things
- Food: Maggi, Paratha, Bhutta (corn)
- Movies: “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998),” “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)”
- Travel Destinations: Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Kashmir in India
Facts
- Sohum Shah likes watching movies, meditating, and cycling.
- His father was a commodity broker. As a teenager, Sohum used to help his father in a small town of Sri Ganganagar. Recalling that time, Soham said-
My father was a commodity broker and I started working with him early on. This was the era before cell phones; I once left a message for him on the landline. I have a loud voice, and people think I am a girl, and they used to say to my father- Apne dukaan pe koi ladki rakhi hui hai, kaam karne ke liye.”
- He loves watching Shah Rukh Khan movies and is a big fan of his.
Soham Shah with Shah Rukh Khan
- It was Shah Rukh Khan’s film “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995),” which spurred him to make his career in acting. While talking about Shah Rukh and DDLJ (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge), Soham said-
I saw Shah Rukh Khan in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and was blown away. It’s a combination of things — the leather jacket, his travels around Europe, drinking beer from cans and the way he woos everyone in the film, even Babuji.”
Soham Shah poses in front of a DDLJ poster
- Being a big fan of SRK and his film DDLJ, he went to watch DDlJ alone at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir when the film completed more than 1000 weeks in theatres.
Soham Shah sat in the Theater to watch DDLJ
- His fascination with movies and movie stars was so high that he forced his brother to buy him jeans after watching Salman Khan dance to the song “Oh Oh Jane Jaana.”
- His passion for the film reached such an extent that he wanted to move to Mumbai to become an actor. but before embarking on his acting career, he wanted to make his family and himself financially stable. Therefore, he established a real estate business. Talking about his real estate business, Soham said-
My real estate business is where my bread and butter come from. And, I made films only because I got such support. I am from a small town (Sri Ganganagar) in Rajasthan and my father is a commodity broker earning Rs. 3,000 per month. I started working with him when I was 15-16 years old. I started my own real estate business. I moved to try my luck in films only after I established myself financially. Moving to a big city like Mumbai is very difficult. To do that without financial stability is foolish.”
Soham Shah on his real estate business site
- Once he got his business settled, Soham left for Mumbai. When he gets there, Soham finds that the way everything works in the city is different, everything is too fast. Recalling his early days in the city, he says-
I was surprised by the number of people. Everyone is always in a hurry. I’m afraid to order a cup of coffee. I miss my family…I miss the simplicity of home. But it’s a race here and I realize I have to run too.”
- While in Mumbai, he went to several acting workshops and connected with a family friend, who helped Soham connect with people from the film industry. After several auditions and rejections, he was finally able to bag his debut film “Baabarr.”
- Soham likes to have Parle G biscuits by dipping them in a cup of tea.
Soham Shah dipped the biscuits in the tea
- He likes to play his favorite sport Cricket during his free time.
Soham Shah in Indian Cricket Team Jersey
- Whenever Soham finds time from his busy schedule, he likes to meditate.
Soham Shah meditates
- Besides playing cricket and meditating, he finds cycling a way of relaxation.
Soham Shah Cycling
- He has won National Awards for the films “Ship of Theseus” and “Geng Gulabi;” as the producer of both films.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
