Naveen D. Padil is an Indian actor and theater artist, who mostly appears in Tulu films and theater productions. He is known for playing comic roles in Tulu dramas and films. In 2015, he gained recognition for playing the roles of Kotiyappa and Gundu Mava in the Kannada television comedy show Majaa Talkies on Colors Kannada.
Wiki/Biography
Navin Padil , born on Tuesday, 11 November 1969 (age 53 years; in 2022) in Padil, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. Naveen completed his schooling at Karmar school in Padil. Naveen comes from a poor family, and his mother used to work as a maid. After completing his schooling, Naveen started working as a mason and as a supplier in a hotel to cover the daily household expenses. Besides, he drove an auto rickshaw at night for one and a half years to help his family financially.
Naveen D. Padil in his youth
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 5″
Hair Color: Salt & Pepper (Half Bald)
Eye Color: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents or siblings.
Wife & Children
Not much information about his wife. Naveen’s son’s name is Sudhanshu Rai.
Naveen D. Padil with his wife
Naveen D. Padil with his son Sudhanshu Rai
Ethnicity
Naveen is a Tulu.
Career
Theater Artist
During his school days, Naveen was selected at a youth drama center as a child artist, run by a dramatist, Mohiudin Abbas. He performed with several Tulu drama clubs like Kala Sangama, Lakumi, and Chaparka. Naveen participated and enthusiastically performed in various plays and theater productions such as “Dever Dee Leka Apundu,” “Nikulu Matherla Ulleratha,” “Yaanori Baroliya,” “Ardha Nidre,” “Initha Avaste,” “Onji Nimisha,” “ Telikeda Barsolu,” “Oriyardori Asal,” and “Orion Toonda Oriyagapuji.”
Movie
In 1993, Naveen made his Malayalam debut with the film Vidheyan.
Poster of Naveen D. Padil’s debut Malayalam film Vidheyan (1993)
In 2008, he made his Tulu debut with the film Birse.
Poster of Naveen D. Padil’s debut Tulu film, Birse (2008)
In 2011, Naveen made his Kannada debut with the film Jarasandha.
Poster of Naveen D. Padil’s debut Kannada film Jarasandha (2011)
Later, he appeared in several Tulu films Aamait Asal Eemait Kusal (2012) as Raju, Chaali Polilu (2014) as Damu, Ekka Saka (2015) as Gopal, and Super Marmaye (2015) as Hari. In 2016, his performance was appreciated in the Tulu film Kudla Cafe where he played the role of Bhaskar.
Naveen D. Padil (left) as Bhaskar in a still from the Tulu film Kudla Cafe (2016)
Naveen received positive praise for his performance in the Kannada film Kantara (2022) in which he played the role of a lawyer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inzGrJULr9U
In 2022, he played the lead role of Taniyappa in the Tulu film Jeetige. The film won the Best Feature Film in the Tulu Cinema category at the 2022 National Film Awards.
Naveen D. Padil as Taniyappa in Tulu movie Jeetige (2022)
Television
In 2015, Naveen made his television debut with the Kannada television comedy show Majaa Talkies where he played the roles of Kotiyappa and Gundu Mava on Colors Kannada.
Naveen D. Padil (right) in a still from television comedy show Maja Talkies on Colors Kannada
Award
- 2014: Best Actor in a Comic Role for the Tulu film Oriyardori Asal at the Red FM Tulu Film Awards
- 2014: 24th Sandesha Award in the Arts category for her contribution to theatre
- 2015: Best Actor in a Comic Role for a Tulu Film Telikeda Bolli at the Tulu Cinemotsava Awards
- 2015: Best Actor (Public Vote) for the Tulu film Chaali Polilu at the Tulu Cinemotsava Awards
- 2016: Best Supporting Actress for Tulu movie Kudla Cafe at Karnataka State Film Awards
- 2016: Best Supporting Actress for Tulu film Panoda Bodcha at Muktha Tulu Film Awards
Naveen D. Padil poses with his Best Supporting Actor for Tulu film Panoda Bodcha at Muktha Tulu Film Awards
- 2018: Vandana Rotary Award for her contribution in the field of entertainment
Naveen D. Padil (seated left) poses with the Rotary Vandana Award for his contribution in the field of entertainment
- 2018: Versatile Actor Award at Red FM Tulu Film Awards
Naveen D. Padil poses with his Versatile Actor Award at Red FM Tulu Film Awards
- 2022: Rising Star Award at Chittara Star Awards
Facts/Trivia
- Naveen is fondly called “Kusaldarase” (King of comedy) by his fans.
- In February 2016, Naveen promoted his film Red Kudla Cafe at Red FM Mangalore studios in Mangalore, Karnataka.
Naveen D. Padil (right) while promoting his film Kudla Cafe at Red FM Mangalore studios in Mangalore, Karnataka
- In October 2016, Naveen performed the Tulu comedy drama, Adimel, at the Tulu Parba event, organized by the Tulu Koota Kuwait organization at the American International School, Maidan Hawally, Kuwait. Later, he was felicitated by members of the organization for his contribution to the Tulu film industry.
Naveen D. Padil was honored by members of the Tulu Koota organization Kuwait for his contribution to the Tulu film industry
- In May 2017, Naveen was invited as the chief guest to attend a conference organized by the United Kannada Organization in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia.
- In November 2017, Naveen was appointed as the Swachhata Rayabahari (cleanliness ambassador) for Mangalore by the Mangalore City Corporation.
- The Tulu film Dabak Daba Aisa in which Naveen plays Jeevan Jeeth, a bus conductor, was shot in 22 days with just two cameras.
- In 2021, Naveen was featured in a print advertisement for the Prime Masala brand.
Naveen D. Padil featured in a print media ad for Prime Masala brand
- In November 2022, during a film shoot in Madanthyar, Karnataka, Naveen fell and fractured his femur in the thigh. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and recommended to rest for three months.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
