Badava Gopi

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Badava Gopi
Born
Gopinath

(1967-09-02) 2 September 1967 (age 57)
Occupation(s)stand-up comedian, mimic, actor, radio jockey
SpouseHaritha [1]

Badava Gopi is an Indian stand-up comedian and actor. [2] [3]

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Career

Badava Gopi is an Indian stand-up comedian, actor, singer, hailing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was introduced into films in 2005 in the movie Poi, shot in Sri Lanka by the veteran director Thiru K. Balachander (who is the guru to Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and many others in the film industry), he has performed his comedy shows globally and the show performed exclusively for Dr. Apj Abdul Kalam has earned him many accolades. He was a radio jockey and host, with Hello FM and Radio city. [4] Gopi has worked as an actor, often portraying supporting comedic characters. He has often been cast in films directed by Venkat Prabhu, while he has also portrayed major roles in Samuthirakani's Poraali & Nimirndhu Nil . [5] Gopi portrayed a television journalist in Thodari (2016), and to prepare for his role, he observed several television hosts and incorporated their body language into his performance. [6]

Gopi has also worked as a cricket commentator, initially working on Celebrity Cricket League matches, before working for professional players in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. [7] [8] Gopi acted as a cricket commentator in the film Chennai 28, again he acted in its sequel. [9]

Filmography

As an actor

YearFilmRoleNotes
2006 Poi Banerjee
2007 Chennai 600028 Commentator
2008 Valmiki Mental patient
2008 Saroja Himself
2011 Payanam Gopinath
2012 Poraali Groundfloor Tenant
2012 3 Tuition Master
2013 Onbadhule Guru Kamal
2013 Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham Rajendran
2013 Biriyani Gopi
2013 Pattathu Yaanai Teacher
2014 Aaha Kalyanam Hyder
2014 Pulivaal iPhone service person
2014 Nimirndhu Nil Design Seenu
2014 Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani Sigamani's friend
2015 Janda Pai Kapiraju RTO OfficerTelugu film
2015 Massu Engira Masilamani Registrar
2015 Moone Moonu Varthai Karna's boss
2016 Thodari Journalist
2016 Kodi Reporter
2016 Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings Commentator
2017 Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal Tv Show Anchor
2017 Thondan Reporter
2018 Koothan Asian Dance Competition Host
2019 K.D. Gurukal
2019Panam Kaaikkum Maram
2020 Naan Sirithal Gopi, Gandhi's father
2021 Friendship Professor
2021 Maanaadu politician
2021Operation JuJuPiGopi
2022 Nitham Oru Vaanam Arjun’s Boss
2023 Iraivan Journalist and TV Anchor
2024 Dear Advocate Adaikalasamy
2024 Vasco Da Gama Rajangam

Webseries

YearWebseriesRole
2019Adhu Enga Raja KaalamComputer Science Teacher
2021Jungle ResortManager
2022Illthakka Saiya Hero’s Daddy
2022Meme Boys, sony liv [10] Professor Kadir
2023 Accidental Farmer and Co , sonylivPostman

As singer

YearFilmSongNotes
2016Music AlbumSummer in Chennaishot in USA
2016 Rajini Murugan "Aaviparakkum Teakadai"

In television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Galata Sirippu [11] PichaiGalatta Kudumbam, season 2, by AVM
2001Jaya TV , PitchathibathiSpoof of Kone Banega Crorepathisatire
2004Raj TV , Poi Alla Pottu KuduSpoof of Kadhai Alla Nijamsatire
2006Vijay TV , EqjudgeCollege Cultural Competition
2007Vijay TV , King Queen JackFirst Standup Comedy Show TamilComedy & Mimicry
2008Vijay TV , Vijay Jodi No 1Couple Reality ShowReal Couple Contestant
2013Vijay TV 60 Nodi Are You Ready ?Game ShowContestant
2021Vijay TV Mr And Mrs ChinnathiraiContestantseason 3

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