Naveen D. Padil Age, Wiki and Bio

Naveen D. Padil

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/11/1969
Age55 years
BirthplacePadil, Mangalore

Bio/Wiki

Other nameNavin Padil
Name earnedKusaldarase (The king of comedy)

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Personal Life

SchoolKarmar School in Padil
EthnicityTulu
Zodiac signScorpio

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
SpouseName not known
Children
SonSudhanshu Rai
DaughterNone

Career

Debut
Film (Malayalam; supporting role)Vidheyan (1993)
Film (Tulu; lead role)Birse (2008)
Film (Kannada; supporting role)Jarasandha (2011)
TV (Kannada)Majaa Talkies (2015) as Kotiyappa and Gundu Mava on Colors Kannada
Awards
  • 2014: Best Actor in a Comic Role for the Tulu film Oriyardori Asal at the Red FM Tulu Film Awards
  • 2014: 24th Sandesha Awards in the Arts category for his contribution to the theatre
  • 2015: Best Actor in a Comic Role for the Tulu Film Telikeda Bolli at the Tulu Cinemotsava Awards
  • 2015: Best Actor (Public Voting) for the Tulu film Chaali Polilu at the Tulu Cinemotsava Awards
  • 2016: Best Supporting Actor for the Tulu film Kudla Cafe at the Karnataka State Film Awards
  • 2016: Best Supporting Actor for the Tulu film Panoda Bodcha at the Muktha Tulu Film Awards
  • 2018: Rotary Vandana Award for his contribution to the field of entertainment
  • 2018: Versatile Actor Award at the Red FM Tulu Film Awards
  • 2022: Rising Star Award at the Chittara Star Awards

Some Lesser Known Facts

Naveen D. Padil is known for his comedic roles in Tulu films and stage shows.
Before pursuing a career in entertainment, he worked as a mason and supplier in a hotel to provide for his family.
His journey in the entertainment industry began as a child artist at a youth drama center, later collaborating with different Tulu drama groups.
Some of his noteworthy appearances are in Tulu films like Aamait Asal Eemait Kusal, Chaali Polilu, Ekka Saka, and Super Marmaye.