Rahul Kohli Explained
Rahul Kohli |
Birth Date: | 13 November 1985 |
Birth Place: | London, England |
Occupation: | Actor |
Years Active: | 2008–present |
Rahul Kohli (born 13 November 1985) is an English actor. He is best known for his television roles as Dr. Ravi Chakrabarti in iZombie (2015–2019), Owen Sharma in The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), Sheriff Hassan in Midnight Mass (2021), Napoleon Usher in The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), and Sunil Bhandari in Death and Other Details (2024).
Early life and education
Kohli was born in England, the son of Indian immigrant parents. His mother was raised in Thailand, while his father spent his early years in Kenya.[1] Two of his grandparents were born in parts of British India that fall in modern-day Pakistan.[2] [3] [4]
Kohli attended Northolt High School, and later enrolled at Uxbridge College to study media.[5]
In 2006, he trained with the Questors Theatre company.[6] [7]
Career
Kohli was cast in a lead role in the television series iZombie from 2015 to 2019 as Dr. Ravi Chakrabarti.[8] He appeared in all 71 episodes of the show. Other notable credits include the 2018 film Happy Anniversary,[9] the TV series Supergirl from 2017 to 2019[10] [11] and the animated series Harley Quinn from 2019 to 2020. Kohli starred as Owen Sharma in The Haunting of Bly Manor, a Netflix horror drama series by Mike Flanagan, released in October 2020.[12] [13] He went on to star in Midnight Mass, a supernatural horror miniseries, also created by Flanagan, in the role of Sheriff Hassan Shabazz.[14] The series was released in September 2021.
Personal life
In July 2018, Kohli announced his engagement to Yasmin Molloy.[15] This engagement was privately ended sometime afterwards and Kohli has since confirmed he's dating video game writer Alanah Pearce[16] after appearing in streams and streaming himself from her apartment.
Outside of acting, Kohli is known for his support for football team Liverpool,[17] and being an avid gamer.[8]
Filmography
Film
Television
Video games
Notes and References
- Web site: 2020-11-24. Meet Rahul Kohli, the newest Indian face on American television . 2021-08-18. Vogue India. en-IN. 11 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210711135626/https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/meet-rahul-kohli-the-newest-indian-face-on-american-television. live.
- Web site: Rahul Kohli: 5 Things You Must Know About The 'iZombie' Star . Cornejo . Jordianne . Fashion & Style . 5 July 2015 . 24 November 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150706124920/http://www.fashionnstyle.com/articles/67677/20150705/rahul-kohli-5-things-you-must-know-about-the-izombie-star.htm . 6 July 2015.
- Kohli . Rahul . Rahul Kohli . RahulKohli13 . 1453068843027365888 . 26 October 2021 . My two grandparents from Pakistan would like to speak to you https://t.co/Bkujp1I39O . en . 1 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220531212626/https://twitter.com/RahulKohli13/status/1453068843027365888 . 31 May 2022 . live.
- Kohli . Rahul . Rahul Kohli . RahulKohli13 . 1453094358408843264 . 26 October 2021 . @mike____edwards When my grandparents were born, it was before the partition so it's still correct. . en . 1 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220607105323/https://twitter.com/RahulKohli13/status/1453094358408843264 . 7 June 2022 . live.
- 6 May 2023. 13 November 2015. Russ. Comic Book. Burlingame. Happy Birthday! Rahul Kohli Turns 30 Today . 6 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230506074805/https://comicbook.com/amp/news/happy-birthday-rahul-kohli-turns-30-today/. live.
- Web site: Rahul Kohli. Variety. 22 September 2021. 6 May 2023. 12 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231112143013/https://www.pressreader.com/usa/variety/20210922/282295323343277. live.
- Celebration of theatre on offer as The Questors presents Trelawny of the 'Wells'. Ealing Times. 10 July 2017. 6 May 2023. 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506074812/https://www.ealingtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/15401443.celebration-of-theatre-on-offer-as-the-questors-presents-trelawny-of-the-wells/. live.
- Web site: Rachel Weber . Actor Rahul Kohli on Converting 'iZombie' Costars to Gaming . Rolling Stone . 9 March 2017 . 16 April 2020 . 27 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210927224049/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/actor-rahul-kohli-on-converting-izombie-costars-to-gaming-2-191669/ . live.
- Web site: Amanda N'Duka . Rahul Kohli Joins Netflix Comedy 'Happy Anniversary'; Denis Ménochet & Lior Ashkenazi Cast In 'Entebbe' . Deadline . 7 February 2017 . 16 April 2020 . 30 March 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190330070759/https://deadline.com/2017/02/rahul-kohli-happy-anniversary-netflix-denis-menochet-lior-ashkenazi-entebbe-movie-1201903469/ . live.
- Web site: Christina Radish . 'Supergirl': Rahul Kohli on His Character's Arrival in National City on Tonight's Episode . Collider . 24 April 2017 . 16 April 2020 . 27 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210927224051/https://collider.com/rahul-kohli-supergirl-season-2-interview/ . live.
- Web site: Sam Stone . Supergirl Welcomes Back iZombie's Rahul Kohli for Season 5 . CBR.com . 28 August 2019 . 16 April 2020 . 27 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210927222747/https://www.cbr.com/supergirl-rahul-kohli-season-5/ . live.
- Web site: Anthony D'Alessandro . 'iZombie's Rahul Kohli Joins 'Haunting Of Bly Manor' Posse; Catherine Parker Returning To Netflix Anthology Series . Deadline . 30 August 2019 . 16 April 2020 . 27 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210927222744/https://deadline.com/2019/08/netflix-haunting-of-bly-manor-cast-izombie-rahul-kohli-catherine-parker-1202708101/ . live.
- Web site: Meet Rahul Kohli, the newest Indian face on American television. 2020-12-18. Vogue India. 24 November 2020. en-IN. 11 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210711135626/https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/meet-rahul-kohli-the-newest-indian-face-on-american-television. live.
- Web site: Gemmill. Allie. 5 February 2020. Mike Flanagan's 'Midnight Mass' Cast Includes 'Hill House' Alums Henry Thomas & Kate Siegel. 18 August 2020. Collider. en-US. 31 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220531021101/https://collider.com/midnight-mass-mike-flanagan-netflix-cast/. live.
- Web site: Keogh. Joey. 2020-10-14. Here's Who Owen From Bly Manor Is Dating In Real Life. 2021-08-18. TheList.com. en-US. 19 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210819012231/https://www.thelist.com/261277/heres-who-owen-from-bly-manor-is-dating-in-real-life/. live.
- The left, boobs, and Rooster Teeth (Just Chatting) . 2024-03-08 . Alanah Streams . 2024-09-16 . YouTube.
- News: Periwal . Saahil . Twitter reacts as 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' star Rahul Kohli wears a Liverpool jersey to the virtual red carpet . Sportskeeda . 10 October 2020 . 4 January 2021 . 16 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210116014507/https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/twitter-reacts-the-haunting-bly-manor-star-rahul-kohli-wears-liverpool-jersey-virtual-red-carpet . live.
- Web site: 11 April 2023 . The New Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Trailer is Out, as Voice Actor Rahul Kohli Reveals How He Got Into Character . 11 April 2023 . Warhammer Community . 11 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230411135543/https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/04/11/the-new-warhammer-40000-boltgun-trailer-is-out-as-voice-actor-rahul-kohli-reveals-how-he-got-into-character/ . live.
- Web site: Aussie-Made Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical Is Hitting The Stage In August. Zach. Jackson. 13 April 2023. 8 May 2023. 1 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230501174902/https://www.well-played.com.au/aussie-made-stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-is-hitting-the-stage-in-august/. live.