{{Short description|English actor}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}} {{Infobox person | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|08|20|df=y}} | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2018–present | known_for = {{Plainlist| * ''Accused'' * ''Sex Education'' * ''The Revenge Club'' }} }}
'''Chaneil Kular''' (born 20 August 1999) is an English actor.<ref name=":1" /> 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), ''Bodies'' (2023) and ''Protection'' (2024) and played the lead role in ''Accused'' (2023).
==Life and career== Kular studied theatre and film at Bristol University.<ref name="bio">{{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 }}</ref><ref name="cv">{{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 }}</ref><!----there's no cv at this address ---->
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).<ref name="bio"/><ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref name="doctors">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Kular then went on to appear in an episode of the BBC One drama series ''Informer'' as a pizza delivery boy.<ref name="cv" />
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.<ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref>{{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/ |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 }}</ref><ref name="sex education">{{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 }}</ref> In 2020 he appeared in the BBC One drama series ''Black Narcissus'' as Dilip Rai.<ref name="black narcissus">{{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 }}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref> In 2022, Kular portrayed Cammy in an episode of the American FX comedy-drama series ''Atlanta''.<ref name="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 }}</ref>
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.<ref name="accused">{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref> His performance and the film both received critical acclaim.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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 |date=6 April 2023 }}</ref>
Kular then portrayed Arthur Hamilton in the German Amazon Prime feature film ''Silver and the Book of Dreams'' and Syed Tahir in Netflix Original series ''Bodies''. DS Raj Kholi in the 2024 ITV crime drama series ''Protection'' and Manish in BBC One comedy series ''The Cleaner.''<ref name="cv" /><ref name="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}}</ref>
In 2025, Kular portrayed Tej in Paramount+ series ''The Revenge Club''.<ref name=":0" />
== Filmography == {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2018 | ''Doctors'' | Tariq Amiri | Recurring role | align="center" | <ref name="doctors"/> |- | 2018 | ''Informer'' | Pizza delivery boy | 1 episode | align="center" | <ref name="cv"/> |- | 2019–2021 | ''Sex Education'' | Anwar Bakshi | Main role | align="center" | <ref name="sex education"/> |- | 2020 | ''Black Narcissus'' | Dilip Rai | Main role | align="center" | <ref name="black narcissus"/> |- | 2022 | ''Atlanta'' | Cammy | 1 episode | align="center" | <ref name="atlanta"/> |- | 2023 | ''Accused'' | Harri Bhavsar | Film | align="center" | <ref name="accused"/><ref>{{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}}</ref> |- | 2023 | ''Silver and the Book of Dreams'' | Arthur Hamilton | Film | align="center" | <ref>[https://deadline.com/2022/09/amazon-constantin-silver-jana-mckinnon-chaneil-kular-riva-krymalowski-1235115439/ Amazon & Constantin Team For YA Fantasy Movie ‘Silver’ With Jana McKinnon, Riva Krymalowski, Rhys Mannion & Chaneil Kular Among Cast]</ref> |- | 2023 | ''Bodies'' | Syed Tahir | Guest role | align="center" | <ref name="cv" /> |- |2024 |''Protection'' |DS Raj Kholi |Recurring role | align="center" | <ref name="protection" /> |- |2024 |''The Cleaner'' |Manish |Guest role | align="center" | <ref name="cv" /> |- |2025 |''False 9'' |Tres |Short Film | align="center" |<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Chaneil Kular |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9894581/ |access-date= |website=IMDb}}</ref> |- |2025 |''Rider'' |Indra |Short Film | align="center" |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2025 |''Skylight'' |Sam |Short Film | align="center" |<ref name=":1" /> |- | 2025 | ''The Revenge Club'' | Tej | 6 episodes | align="center" | <ref name=":0">{{cite web|url= https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/revenge-club-paramount-martin-compston-cast-newsupdate/ |website=Radio Times|accessdate=18 June 2025|title= Line of Duty and Slow Horses stars join new thriller The Revenge Club|first=Morgan|last=Cormack}}</ref> |- |2026 |Mutiny |Kameron |Film | align="center" |<ref name=":1" /> |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
== External links == * {{IMDb name|9894581}} * [https://independenttalent.com/actors/chaneil-kular/ Chaneil Kular] at Independent Talent Group
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kular, Chaneil}} Category:1999 births 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:Living people Category:Male actors from Birmingham, West Midlands Category:People educated at King Edward's School, Birmingham