Badava Gopi
Badava Gopi | |
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Born | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | 2 September 1967
Occupation | stand-up comedian, mimic, actor, radio jockey |
Spouse | Haritha[1] |
Badava Gopi is an Indian stand-up comedian and actor.[2][3]
Career
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
As an actor
Year | Film | Role | Notes | ||
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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 | |||
2015 | Moone Moonu Varthai | ||||
2016 | Thodari | Journalist | |||
2016 | Kodi | Reporter | |||
2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | Commentator | |||
2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Tv Show Anchor | |||
2017 | Thondan | Reporter | |||
2019 | K.D. | Gurukal | |||
2019 | Panam Kaaikkum Maram | ||||
2020 | Naan Sirithal | Gopi, Gandhi's father | |||
2021 | Maanaadu | politician | |||
2021 | Operation JuJuPi | Gopi | |||
TBA | Nenjamellam Kadhal | Thai Maaman | |||
TBA | Vasco Da Gama | Politician | [10] |
Webseries
Year | Webseries | Role |
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2019 | Adhu Enga Raja Kaalam | Computer Science Teacher |
2021 | Jungle Resort | Manager |
2022 | illthakka saiya | Hero’s Daddy |
2022 | Meme Boys,sony liv’' | professor kadir |
2022 | accidental farmer, sonyliv | Postman |
As singer
Year | Film | Song | Notes |
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2016 | music Album | Summer in Chennai | shot in USA |
2016 | Rajini Murugan | "Aaviparakkum Teakadai" |
In television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Galata Sirippu[11] | Pichai | Galatta Kudumbam, season 2, by AVM |
2001 | JAYA TV , PITCHATHIBATHI | SPOOF OF kone Banega crorepathi | sattire |
2004 | Raj TV , POI ALLA POTTU KUDU | SPOOF OF KADHAI ALLA NIJAM | sattire |
2006 | VIJAY TV , EQ | JUDGE | COLLEGE CULTURAL COMPETIION |
2007 | VIJAY TV , KING QUEEN JACK | FIRST STANDUP COMEDY SHOW TAMIL | COMEDY & MIMICRY |
2008 | VIJAY TV , VIJAY JODI NO 1 | COUPLE REALITY SHOW | REAL COUPLE CONTESTANT |
2013 | VIJAY TV 60 NODI ARE YOU READY ? | GAME SHOW | CONTESTANT |
2021 | VIJAY TV MR AND MRS CHINNATHIRAI | Contestant | season 3 |
References
SONYLIV WEB SERIES MEME BOYS https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/web-series/mx-play/tamil/meme-boys-trailer-guru-somasundaram-and-badava-gopi-starrer-meme-boys-official-trailer/videoshow/93052112.cms
- ^ "Badava Gopi's wife makes her onscreen debut - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Badava' Gopi to perform in U.S." The Hindu. 28 April 2009 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Children respond to Aadya's hug". The Hindu. 20 October 2008 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "The battle for the eardrums". The Hindu. 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.
- ^ "நடிகர் படவா கோபி நேர்காணல் | Exclusive interview with Actor Badava Gopi". Archived from the original on 11 November 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ World of VASCODAGAMA - Official Glimpse | Nakkhul | RGK | Dato B.Subaskaran | #VascodagamaTheMovie, retrieved 25 June 2022
- ^ "Episode 29: Galatta Sirippu Tamil TV Serial - AVM Productions - YouTube". YouTube.
External links
- Badava Gopi at IMDb
- www.badavagopi.com
- Badava Gopi on Moviebuff
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