Naveen D. Padil (born 11 November 1969)[1] is an Indian theatre and film actor who has performed in over a thousand plays mostly in Tulu language. Known widely in the circles of Tulu theatre from his acting performances as a "Master of Comedy and Tragedy", he is called "Kusalda Arase" (The King of Comedy).[1] He is known mainly for his portrayal of comical characters. Padil along with Devadas Kapikad and Aravind Bolar formed a famous trio that appeared in Tulu comedy plays during the 1990s and early 2000s.[2]
Naveen D. Padil M | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 November 1969[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Career edit
Padil got his break in films with the 1993 Malayalam film Vidheyan directed by the Adoor Gopalakrishnan.[3] In the late 2000s, alongside his theatre career, Padil's film career took off as he began appearing in Tulu films primarily. Popular films include Oriyardori Asal (2011), Telikeda Bolli (2012) and Chaali Polilu (2014). He also appeared in a supporting role in the 2011 Kannada film Jarasandha. In 2014, in recognition of his contribution to theatre, he was awarded at the 24th Sandesha Awards in the Arts segment.[1] His performance in the 2016 Tulu film Kudla Cafe won him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.[4]
Filmography edit
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| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Vidheyan | Malayalam | ||
| 2008 | Birse | Tulu | ||
| 2011 | Oriyardori Asal | Tulu | ||
| 2011 | Achchu Mechchu | Kannada | ||
| 2011 | Jarasandha | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Aamait Asal Eemait Kusal | Tulu | ||
| 2012 | Telikeda Bolli | Tulu | ||
| 2013 | Chella Pilli | Kannada | ||
| 2013 | Rikshaw Driver | Tulu | ||
| 2014 | Kanchilda Baale | Tulu | ||
| 2014 | Jokulatike | Tulu | ||
| 2014 | Rang | Tulu | ||
| 2014 | Chaali Polilu | Damu | Tulu | |
| 2015 | Soombe | Tulu | ||
| 2015 | Ekka Saka | Gopal | Tulu | |
| 2015 | Super Marmaye | Hari | Tulu | |
| 2015 | Chandi Kori | Tulu | ||
| 2016 | Kudla Cafe | Bhaskar | Tulu | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2016 | Yesa | Tulu | ||
| 2017 | Arjun Weds Amrutha | Tulu | ||
| 2017 | Pilibail Yamunakka | Tulu | ||
| 2017 | Happy Journey | Kannada | ||
| 2018 | Appe Teacher | Tulu | ||
| 2018 | Ananthu vs Nusrath | Aithal | Kannada | |
| 2018 | Umil | Tulu | ||
| 2019 | Girgit | Tulu | ||
| 2020 | 2 Ekre | Tulu | ||
| 2021 | Gamjaal | Tulu | ||
| 2021 | Roberrt | Vishwanath Bhat's brother-in-law | Kannada | |
| 2022 | Abatara | Tulu | ||
| 2022 | Magane Mahisha | Tulu | ||
| 2022 | Kantara | Lawyer | Kannada | |
| 2023 | Server | Bar Quter Giraki | Kannada | |
| 2023 | Yaan Superstar | Kiran | Tulu |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - 2017 | Majaa Talkies | Kotiyappa / Gundu Mava | Kannada | Colors Kannada |
Awards edit
This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (January 2023) |
- 2014: Best Actor in a Comic Role: Oriyardori Asal
- 2015: Best Actor in a Comic Role: Telikeda Bolli
- 2015: Best Actor (Public Voting): Chaali Polilu
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Mangaluru: Henry D'Souza, Navin Padil, Jayamala among Sandesha Awardees". daijiworld. 20 December 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ "Kapikad - Padil - Bolar : Triple Treat as Tulu Trio Come Together". daijiworld.com. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ "Exclusive: From poverty to popularity in Tulu industry - 'Kusaldarase' Naveen Padil recalls journey". daijiworld.com. 13 August 2017. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Award a recognition of talent in regional film industry: Naveen D Padil". The Times of India. 12 April 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.