Navin Prabhakar

Navin Prabhakar
Navin Prabhakar
Occupations
Years active1995–present
Websitenavinprabhakar.com

Navin Prabhakar[1] is an Indian comedian, singer, actor and a mimicry artist. He is most known for his Pehchaan Kaun (Mumbai bar girl) act on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (2005).[2][3][4] Subsequently, he hosted a mimicry and stand-up show Hello Kaun? Pehchaan Kaun (2008–2009).[5]

Career

Navin, a commerce graduate from Mumbai University, began his career as a singer, then actor, then began experimenting with making people laugh. After getting a good response in comedy deliveries, Navin decided to test himself at a national platform through the famous comedy show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2005 which quickly made a name for himself with his trade-mark expression "Pehchaan Kon" of "Julie – the bar girl". After this, he worked on new ventures as a singer, actor, host, stand-up and mimicry artist.

Gujarati corporate comedians

He started trend as working as a corporate comedian. His shows include 2hrs live laughter, where he does his trademark "Pehchaan Kon" act. He is regarded as one of the top Indian corporate comedians. [6]

Prabhakar has given voiceover in films including Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse, Maine Dil Tujhko Diya, Nehle Pe Dehla, Champion and Ara Ara Aaba, Aata Tari Thamba. He did the voiceover for the song "Dhagala lagli kala". He has also sung in Adnan Sami's song "Lift Karade" (Remix) as a voiceover artist. Albums that were further released were Chor Chor, Spicy Mango, Jalwa Part II, Saangu and Naka.

Filmography

Films
Year Film Role Notes
2007 No Problem Jay Marathi film
Bombay to Goa
2008 Aftermath Ayush Khanna
2010 Bhavnao Ko Samjho Shekhar
Vroom Girgit
2012 Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya Mr. Naidu
Khiladi 786 Raj
2013 Premacha Jhol Jhal Pankaj Marathi film[7]
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero Gopi
2014 Samrat & Co. Hari
2015 Killing Veerappan Rajan
2016 Veerappan
7 Hours to Go
2017 Manomani Marathi Short Film
2020 Darbar [8]
2020 Official Bhootiyagiri 3 [9]
2021 Say Tu Marathi Short Series
2022 Aapdi Thapdi Antagonist Upcoming Marathi film [10]
2024 Raghuveer Savji Marathi Film [11]
Television
Year Serial Role Notes
2005 The Great Indian Laughter Challenge Contestant Finalist
2006 Takeshi's Castle[12] Narrator Hindi dubbed version
2008 Boogie Woogie Guest Judge
2008–2009 Laughter Knights Himself
Hello Kaun? Pehchaan Kaun Host
2012 Crime Patrol Arjun Kangi episodes 166 – 167
2017 Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! Pramod & Zalil Choudhary [13]
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 5 Guest
2022 Laal Ishq Subodh Chaterjee [14]

References

  1. ^ commonly misspelled as 'Naveen'
  2. ^ "Laugh it up". The Times of India. 25 August 2007. Archived from the original on 26 April 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Charge of the laugh brigade". The Telegraph. 21 November 2005. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Roll over: It is boom time for the laughter industry". The Times of India. 22 May 2006. Archived from the original on 10 July 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Reality show contestants now turn anchors". The Indian Express. 29 December 2008. Archived from the original on 26 April 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  6. ^ "Comedian and actor Navin Prabhakar is truly the best corporate comedian in India". ANI News. Archived from the original on 1 March 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Premacha Jhol Jhal Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  8. ^ "EXCLUSIVE! Navin Prabhakar opens up on breaking the image of being a comedian and establishing himself as an actor, shares how the current generation of comedians have praised him, and much more". TellyChakkar. Archived from the original on 1 March 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Sumeet Vyas: Official Bhootiyagiri 3 is a very well-rounded season". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 March 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  10. ^ "While comedy is my bread and butter, acting is my passion". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  11. ^ "Raghuveer Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | रघुवीर | Raghuvir | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Pogo lines up rib-tickling fare". 27 March 2006. Archived from the original on 10 September 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  13. ^ "Navin Prabhakar roped in for &TV's Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain". Archived from the original on 24 September 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  14. ^ "Navin Prabhakar to star in &TV's Laal Ishq". TellyChakkar. Archived from the original on 1 March 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2022.