Navin Prabhakar Explained
| Navin Prabhakar |
| Image Caption: | Navin Prabhakar |
| Years Active: | 1995–present |
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
- Television
External links
Notes and References
- commonly misspelled as 'Naveen'
- News: Laugh it up . https://archive.today/20130426165524/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-08-25/bangalore/27954463_1_fame-indian-food-star . dead . 26 April 2013 . 25 August 2007 . . 2 March 2013.
- News: Charge of the laugh brigade . The Telegraph . 21 November 2005 . 2 March 2013 . 29 November 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141129013925/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051121/asp/calcutta/story_5475326.asp . dead .
- News: Roll over: It is boom time for the laughter industry. https://archive.today/20120710164805/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-05-22/india/27799784_1_comedies-sequels-great-indian-laughter-challenge . dead . 10 July 2012 . 22 May 2006 . The Times of India. 2 March 2013.
- News: Reality show contestants now turn anchors . The Indian Express . 29 December 2008 . 2 March 2013 . dead . https://archive.today/20130426161211/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/Reality-show-contestants-now-turn-anchors/404195/ . 26 April 2013 .
- Web site: Comedian and actor Navin Prabhakar is truly the best corporate comedian in India. ANI News. 4 May 2022. 1 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190301000000/https://www.aninews.in/news/business/comedian-and-actor-navin-prabhakar-is-truly-the-best-corporate-comedian-in-india20210119133735/. live.
- Web site: Premacha Jhol Jhal Movie Review. The Times of India. 24 September 2017. 29 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170929061531/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/Premacha-Jhol-Jhal-Premacha-Jhol-Jhal-movie-review-Siddharth-Jadhav-Navin-Prabhakar-Vijay-Patkar/movie-review/24753686.cms. live.
- Web site: 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. 4 May 2022. 1 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190301000000/https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/exclusive-navin-prabhakar-opens-breaking-the-image-of-being-comedian-and-establishing. live.
- Web site: Sumeet Vyas: Official Bhootiyagiri 3 is a very well-rounded season. The Indian Express. 4 May 2022. 1 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190301000000/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/sumeet-vyas-on-official-bhootiyagiri-season-3-6410127/. live.
- Web site: While comedy is my bread and butter, acting is my passion. The Times of India. 4 May 2022. 29 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170929061531/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/while-comedy-is-my-bread-and-butter-acting-is-my-passion-says-navin-prabhakar/articleshow/90374527.cms. live.
- Web site: Raghuveer Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date रघुवीर Raghuvir Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi . Rang Marathi . 19 August 2024 . 19 August 2024.
- Web site: Pogo lines up rib-tickling fare. 27 March 2006. 22 September 2017. 10 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180910170431/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/mar/mar350.htm. live.
- Web site: Navin Prabhakar roped in for &TV's Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain. 11 September 2017. 24 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170924231217/https://www.adgully.com/navin-prabhakar-roped-in-for-tv-s-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hain-74052.html. live.
- Web site: Navin Prabhakar to star in &TV’s Laal Ishq. TellyChakkar. 4 May 2022. 1 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190301000000/https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/navin-prabhakar-star-tv-s-laal-ishq-190520. live.
