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Badava Gopi
Badava Gopi | |
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| Born | 2 September 1973 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | stand-up comedian, mimic, actor, radio jockey |
| Spouse(s) | Haritha[1] |
Badava Gopi is an Indian stand-up comedian and film actor.[2][3]
Career[edit]
Badava Gopi is an Indian stand-up comedian, actor, singer, hailing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was introduced into films in 2005 in the movie Poi, shot in Sri Lanka by the veteran director Thiru K. Balachander (who is the guru to Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and many others in the film industry), he has performed his comedy shows globally and the show performed exclusively for Dr. Apj Abdul Kalam has earned him many accolades. He was a radio jockey and host, with Hello FM and Radio city.[4] Gopi has worked as an actor, often portraying supporting comedic characters. He has often been cast in films directed by Venkat Prabhu, while he has also portrayed major roles in Samuthirakani's Poraali & Nimirndhu Nil.[5] Gopi portrayed a television journalist in Thodari (2016), and to prepare for his role, he observed several television hosts and incorporated their body language into his performance.[6]
Gopi has also worked as a cricket commentator, initially working on Celebrity Cricket League matches, before working for professional players in the Tamil Nadu Premier League.[7][8] Gopi acted as a cricket commentator in the film Chennai 28, again he acted in its sequel.[9]
Filmography[edit]
As an actor[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | Dialogue Narrator | |
| 2006 | Poi | Banerjee | |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Commentator | |
| 2008 | Valmiki | Mental patient | |
| 2008 | Saroja | Himself | |
| 2011 | Payanam | Gopinath | |
| 2012 | Poraali | Groundfloor Tenant | |
| 2012 | 3 | Tuition Master | |
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Kamal | |
| 2013 | Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Rajendran | |
| 2013 | Biriyani | Gopi | |
| 2013 | Pattathu Yaanai | Teacher | |
| 2014 | Aaha Kalyanam | Hyder | |
| 2014 | Pulivaal | iPhone service person | |
| 2014 | Nimirndhu Nil | Design RTO Officer | |
| 2014 | Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Sigamani's friend | |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | Registrar | |
| 2016 | Thodari | Journalist | |
| 2016 | Kodi | Reporter | |
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | Commentator | |
| 2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Himself | |
| 2017 | Thondan | Reporter | |
| 2019 | K.D. | Gurukal | |
| 2019 | Panam Kaaikkum Maram | ||
| 2020 | Naan Sirithal | Gopi, Gandhi's father | |
| TBA | Nenjamellam Kadhal | Thai Maaman |
Webseries[edit]
| Year | Webseries | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Adhu Enga Raja Kaalam | Computer Science Teacher |
| 2021 | Jungle Resort | Manager |
As singer[edit]
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | music Album | Summer in Chennai | shot in USA |
| 2016 | Rajini Murugan | "Aaviparakkum Teakadai" |
In television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Galata Sirippu[10] | Pichai | Galatta Kudumbam, season 2, by AVM |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Badava Gopi's wife makes her onscreen debut - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "‘Badava’ Gopi to perform in U.S." 28 April 2009 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Children respond to Aadya’s hug". 20 October 2008 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "The battle for the eardrums". 28 March 2007 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Tamil Tv Actor Badava Gopi Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u.
- ↑ "Badava Gopi plays a television journalist in Thodari - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Badava Gopi tells us what's mattai veechalar - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "A new avatar!". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 11 November 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxnv8ELbNAM&list=PL5i3BTaL6PH0uyN48oGr-Ag5pxfPpm79Q
External links[edit]
- Badava Gopi on IMDb
- www.badavagopi.com
- Badava Gopi on Moviebuff
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