Naveen D. Padil is an Indian actor and theater artist who appears mainly in Tulu films and theater productions. He is best known for his comedic roles in Tulu plays and films. In 2015, he gained recognition for his role as Kotiyaappa and Gundu Mava in Colors Kannada’s Kannada TV comedy show Majaa Talkies.
Wiki/Biography
Navin Padil was born on Tuesday, November 11, 1969 in Padil, Mangalore, Karnataka, India (age 53; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Scorpio. Navin completed his schooling from Karma School in Padil. Navin comes from a poor family and her mother used to be a domestic worker. After completing his studies, Navin started working as a mason and vendor in a hotel to meet the family’s daily expenses. In addition, he drove a night motorized tricycle for a year and a half to support his family.
A young Naveen D. Padil
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Hair color: salt and pepper (semi-bald)
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents or siblings.
wife and children
There is not much information about his wife. Navin’s son’s name is Sudhanshu Rai.
Navin D. Padil and his wife
Naveen D. Padil and his son Sudhanshu Rai
Race
Naveen is Tulu.
Profession
theater artist
While a student, Navin was selected as a child artist at a youth theater center run by playwright Mohiudin Abbas. He performed with several Tulu drama clubs including Kala Sangama, Lakumi and Chaparka. Navin has actively participated and 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
Naveen made his Malayalam debut in 1993 with the film Vidheyan.
Poster of Naveen D. Padil’s first Malayalam film Vidheyan (1993)
In 2008, he made his debut in Tulu with the movie “Birse”.
Naveen D. Padil’s first Tulu film Birse (2008) poster
Naveen made his Kannada debut in 2011 with the film Jarasandha.
Poster of Naveen D. Padil’s first Kannada film Jarasandha (2011)
He later appeared in several Tulu films as Raju in Aamait Asal Eemait Kusal (2012), Damu in Chaali Polilu (2014), Gopal in Ekka Saka (2015), and Super Marmaye (2015) as Hari. In 2016, he played the role of Bhaskar in the Tulu film Kudla Cafe and his performance was appreciated.
Naveen D. Padil (left) plays Bhaskar in a still from the Tulu film Kudla Cafe (2016)
Navin received critical acclaim for his role as a lawyer in the Kannada film Kantara (2022).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inzGrJULr9U
In 2022, he played the lead role of Taniyappa in the Tulu movie “Jeetige”. The film won the 2022 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in the Tulu Film Category.
Naveen D. Padil plays Taniyaappa in Tulu movie Jeetige (2022)
television
Naveen made his television debut in 2015 in the Kannada TV comedy show Majaa Talkies, where he played the role of Kotiyaappa and Gundu Mava in Colors Kannada.
Naveen D. Padil (right) in a still from Colors Kannada TV comedy show Maja Talkies
Awards
- 2014: Won the Red FM Tulu Film Award for Best Comedian for the Tulu film “Oriyardori Asal”
- 2014: Received the 24th Sandesha Award in the Arts category for his contribution to theater
- 2015: Tulu film Telikeda Bolli won the Tulu Film Award for Best Actor in a Comedy
- 2015: Tulu film Chaali Polilu won the Tulu Film Awards for Best Actor (Public Voting)
- 2016: Won the Karnataka Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Tulu film Kudla Cafe
- 2016: Tulu film Panoda Bodcha won the Muktha Tulu Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Naveen D. Padil poses with the Best Supporting Actor from Tulu movie Panoda Bodcha at the Muktha Tulu Film Awards
- 2018: Received the Rotary Vandana Award for her contribution to the field of entertainment
Naveen D. Padil (seated, left) receives the Rotary Vandana Award for contributions to the entertainment field
- 2018: Red FM Tulu Film Awards All-Around Actor Award
Naveen D. Padil poses with his versatile actor award at Red FM Tulu Film Awards
- 2022: Chittara Star Awards Rising Star Award
Facts/Trivia
- Naveen is fondly called ‘Kusaldarase’ (King of Comedy) by her fans.
- In February 2016, Naveen was at Red FM Mangalore Studios in Mangalore, Karnataka, to promote his film Red Kudla Cafe.
Naveen D. Padil (right) promotes his film Kudla Cafe at Red FM Mangalore Studios in Mangalore, Karnataka
- In October 2016, Navin performed a Tulu comedy “Adimel” at the Tulu Parba event organized by Tulu Koota Kuwait at Maidan Hawally American International School in Kuwait. Later, members of the organization congratulated him for his contribution to the Tulu film industry.
Naveen D. Padil honored by members of Tulu Kuta Organization in Kuwait for his contribution to Tulu film industry
- In May 2017, Navin was invited as the chief guest to attend conferences held by the United Kannada Organization in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia.
- In November 2017, Naveen was appointed as the Swachhata Rayabahari (Cleanliness Ambassador) of Mangalore by the Mangalore Municipal Corporation.
- Naveen played the role of bus conductor Jeevan Jeeth in the Tulu film “Dabak Daba Aisa”, which was shot in 22 days using only two cameras.
- In 2021, Naveen appeared in a print advertisement for the Prime Masala brand.
Naveen D. Padil appears in Prime Masala brand print media advertisement
- In November 2022, Naveen fell while shooting for a movie in Madanthyar, Karnataka, resulting in a fracture of his thigh and femur. He was immediately taken to hospital and advised bed rest for three months.
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