Vasishta N. Simha
Vasishta Simha | |
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.jpg) Simha in 2019 | |
| Born | Vasishta Simha |
| Other names | Simha, Vashishta, Chitte |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | |
Vasishta Simha is an Indian actor and playback singer who primarily appears in
K.G.F (2018-22).[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
K.G.F, Vasishta played the role of Bangalore
-based gangster Kamal, one of the major antagonists in the film.
Filmography
All movies are in Kannada, unless mentioned.
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Arya's Love | Uncredited | |
| Raja Huli | Jagga | ||
| 2015 | Rudra Tandava | Jagga | |
| Alone | Lighthouse John/Sriram | ||
| 2016 | Karai Oram | Lighthouse John/Sriram | Tamil film |
| Nan Love Track | Raaj | ||
| Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Ranga | ||
| Sundaranga Jaana | Ajay | ||
| 2017 | Upendra Matte Baa | Vasishta | |
| Mufti | Kashi | ||
| Dayavittu Gamanisi | Proxy | ||
| 2018 | Tagaru | Chitte | Nominated -SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Male – Kannada |
| Yogi Duniya | |||
K.G.F: Chapter 1
|
Kamal | ||
| 8MM Bullet | Karthik | ||
| 2019 | Kavacha | Vasudeva | |
| 2020 | India vs England | Kanishka | |
| Mayabazar 2016 | Raji | ||
| 2021 | Narappa | Seenappa | Telugu film (Amazon Prime Video) |
| Nayeem Diaries | Nayeem | Telugu film | |
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 |
Kamal | Cameo appearance |
| Dear Vikram | Bharat | [5] | |
| Odela Railway Station | Tirupati | Telugu film | |
| Head Bush | Kothwal Ramachandra | ||
| 2023 | Yadha Yadha Hi | ACP Aditya Varma | |
| Devil | Samudra Alias Agent Trojan | Telugu film | |
| TBA | Odela 2 † | Tirupati | Telugu film[6] |
As playback singer
| Year | Song | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Neecha Sullu Sutho Naalige | Kirik Party |
| 2017 | Marete Hodenu (unplugged) | Dayavittu Gamanisi |
| 2018 | Neechamaina | Kirrak Party |
| 6ne Maili Title Track | 6ne Maili | |
| Dhwaja | Dhwaja | |
| 2020 | Nadugutide | Gentleman |
| 2021 | Bloodshed of Ramarjuna | Ramarjuna |
Awards
| Work | Award | Ceremony | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | 2nd IIFA Utsavam | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Won | [7] |
| 6th SIIMA Awards | Won | [8] | ||
| 64th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| Dayavittu Gamanisi | 65th Filmfare Awards South | Nominated | [9] | |
| 7th SIIMA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | [10] | |
| Tagaru | 8th SIIMA Awards | Nominated | [11] | |
| Mayabazar 2016 | 10th SIIMA Awards | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Bracing for a Curve with a New Role". Archived from the original on 27 November 2014.
- ^ "Techie Vasishta N Simha is the new toast of Sandalwood". The Times of India.
- ^ "Stale Script, Shoddy Writing Washes Flick on to Shores of Boredom".[dead link]
- ^ Raghavan, Nikhil (4 July 2015). "Etcetera". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Jayesh, Jayadeep (30 June 2022). "'Dear Vikram' review: A total misfire". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Desk, India Today Entertainment (8 March 2024). "'Odela 2': Tamannaah Bhatia is an ardent Shiva bhakt in first look from film". India Today. Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "'Janatha Garage', 'Kirik Party' bag top honours at IIFA Utsavam 2017". Business Standard India. 30 March 2017. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)
- ^ "Nominations for the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards South 2018". filmfare. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- ^ "SIIMA Awards 2018 - Telugu, Kannada nomination list out". International Business Times. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ "SIIMA 2019 FULL nominations list out!". Times Now. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
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