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Bashar Rahal

movie Actor, Film Producer cake 20 October 1974 (Sunday) (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
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Height

6' (183 cm)

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Age

50

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Nation

Bulgarian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 20 October 1974 (Sunday)
Birthplace: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: Bulgarian
Hometown: Sofia, Bulgaria

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Divorced
Children: Son- None Daughter(s)- Chloe Rahal (actor; born on 18 May 2002), India Rahal (born on 19 June 2009)

Education

Schools: First English Language School, Sofia, Bulgaria
Colleges: Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Los Angeles National Academy of Theater and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria
Education: Masters in Dramatic Arts

Lifestyle

Religion: Christianity
Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Bashar Rahal

  • Bashar Rahal was born to a Lebanese father and a Bulgarian mother in Dubai.

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    Bashar Rahal’s childhood picture with his sister
  • When he was six years old, his family shifted from Dubai to Bulgaria.
  • At the age of 12, he started acting in TV sketches.
  • When he was 14 years old, he started performing in a professional theatre group ‘Tears and Laughs.’ With the group, he performed in various theatre plays of Shakespeare and Chekhov.
  • After graduating, he became a permanent member of the National Youth Theatre.

    Bashar Rahal during his younger days
    Bashar Rahal during his younger days
  • In 1996, she acted in the short Bulgarian film ‘Reel Mix.’
  • He met the Bulgarian TV host Kalina while working together on the TV show ‘Late Night Show’ in 1997. Initially, they became friends and later, they fell in love with each other and got married.
  • He has acted in various Bulgarian films like ‘Sled kraja na sveta’ (1998), ‘Losho momche’ (1992), ‘Stapki v pyasaka’ (2010), and ‘Nikoga ne e prosto seks’ (2024).

    Losho momche
    Losho momche
  • In 1999, he moved to the USA from Bulgaria to make his career in Hollywood films.
  • Bashar has acted in a few Spanish films like ‘Bridge of Dragons’ (1999) and ‘The Hungry Woman’ (2002).

    The Hungry Woman
    The Hungry Woman
  • Some of his English films are ‘Target of Opportunity’ (2005) and ‘Operation Dagon’ (2024).

    Target of Opportunity
    Target of Opportunity
  • In 2017, he appeared in the fifth season of the Bulgarian TV show ‘Kato Dve Kapki Voda’ (Your Face Sounds Familiar: Bulgaria).

    Kato Dve Kapki Voda
    Kato Dve Kapki Voda
  • Bashar has acted in various TV series like ‘Racket’ (1997; Italian), ‘Die vier Spezialisten’ (1998; German), ‘Klinika na tretiya etazh’ (2000; Bulgarian), ‘Brothers’ (2000; Bulgarian), and ‘Arrested Development’ (2003; English).

    Arrested Development
    Arrested Development 
  • He has acted in a few TV movies like ‘Un camion pour deux’ (1998; French), ‘Else – Geschichte einer leidenschaftlichen Frau’ (1999; German), ‘Hannibal’ (2006; English), and ‘I’m with Me’ (2023; English).

    Un camion pour deux
    Un camion pour deux
  • Bashar has appeared in a few English short videos such as ‘U.S. Seals’ (2000), ‘City of Fear’ (2001), ‘Shark Attack 3: Megalodon’ (2002), ‘Death Train’ (2003), and ‘The Shepherd’ (2008).
  • He has produced a few films like ‘Broken Road’ (2017; Bulgarian, English), ‘Attraction’ (2018; Bulgarian), ‘Reunion’ (2019; Bulgarian), and ‘Operation Dagon’ (2024; Bulgaria).
  • In 2018, he appeared in the Bulgarian music video ‘Tita: I wanna be with you.’

    Tita- I wanna be with you
    Tita- I wanna be with you
  • He has worked as a writer in the series of Bulgarian film ‘Reunion.’
  • He has campaigned for the safety of dogs.

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    Bashar Rahal’s campaign for dogs
  • He has been featured on the cover of various magazines.

    Bashar Rahal featured on a magazine cover
    Bashar Rahal featured on a magazine cover
  • Bashar is often spotted consuming alcohol. He also smokes hukka and cigarettes.
    Bashar Rahal smoking a hukka
    Bashar Rahal smoking a hukka

    Bashar Rahal holding a glass of alcohol
    Bashar Rahal holding a glass of alcohol
  • In his leisure time, he enjoys travelling, reading books, and playing squash.

    Bashar Rahal during his vacation
    Bashar Rahal during his vacation
  • He has been featured in print advertisements for various brands. He has also appeared in various TV commercials.

    Bashar Rahal in a print advertisement
    Bashar Rahal in a print advertisement
  • He is an avid animal lover and owns a few pet dogs. One of his pet dogs’ names is Sammy.

    Bashar Rahal with his pet dog
    Bashar Rahal with his pet dog
  • He is fluent in various languages like Russian, English, Arabic, Serbian, and Bulgarian.

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