Vasishta N. Simha
Vasishta N. Simha | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Singer |
| Years active | 2012 - Present |
Vasishta N. Simha is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Kannada films.[1]
Career
In 2011, Vasishta quit his job as a software engineer and decided to enter the Kannada film industry as an actor. He initially worked on an unreleased film titled Hubballi Hudagaru, before having his first release with Arya's Love (2013). He subsequently made a breakthrough with his role as the main antagonist in Raja Huli (2013), a remake of the Tamil film, Sundarapandian (2012). He later also appeared in Rudra Tandava (2014), a remake of the Tamil film Pandiya Naadu (2013).[2]
Vasishta then appeared in JKS's trilingual film, Alone, in a leading role alongside Nikesha Patel. Portraying the male lead, the film won mixed reviews and the actor managed to get an introduction into the Tamil and Telugu film industries.[3][4]
Personal life
Vasishta from Mysore, studied in Sharada Vilas School and Sadvidhya School. Grabbing an opportunity to work with the music legend, Hamsalekha, he shifted base to Bengaluru and completed his graduation from National College, Basavangudi. A theatre artist by choice, he always wanted to become a singer but destiny had different plans for him. His captivating voice is something which leaves everyone mesmerized.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Arya's Love | ||
| 2014 | Raja Huli | Jagga | |
| 2015 | Rudra Tandava | Jagga | |
| Alone | John | ||
| 2016 | Karai Oram | John | Tamil film |
| Nan Love Track | |||
| Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Ranga | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Actor In a Negative Role-Kannada SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role | |
| Sundaranga Jaana | |||
| 2017 | Upendra Matte Baa | ||
| Mufti | Kashi | ||
| Dayavittu Gamanisi | |||
| 2018 | Tagaru | Chitte | |
| 2018 | KGF | Filming | |
| 2018 | Kalachakra | Filming | |
| 2018 | Kavacha | Filming | |
| 2018 | Mayabazar 2016 | Filming |
As playback singer
| Year | Song | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Neecha Sullu Sutho Naalige | Kirik Party |
| 2017 | Marete Hodenu(unplugged) | Dayavittu Gamanisi |
Awards
| 2017 | Best Actor in a Negative Role | IIFA Utsavam | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Won[5] |
| 2017 | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Awards South | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Won[5] |
| 2017 | Best Actor in a Negative Role | 6th South Indian International Movie Awards | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Won |
References
- ^ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2014/11/24/Bracing-for-a-Curve-with-a-New-Role/article2537519.ece
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Techie-Vasishta-N-Simha-is-the-new-toast-of-Sandalwood/articleshow/29189134.cms
- ^ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Stale-Script-Shoddy-Writing-Washes-Flick-on-to-Shores-of-Boredom/2016/01/02/article3206730.ece
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/tamil-cinema-tidbits/article7386634.ece
- ^ a b "'Janatha Garage', 'Kirik Party' bag top honours at IIFA Utsavam 2017". Business Standard. 30 March 2017. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2017.