Badava Gopi

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Badava Gopi
Born
Gopinath

(1967-09-02) 2 September 1967 (age 58)
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

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
2006 Poi Banerjee
2007 Chennai 600028 Commentator
2008 Saroja Himself
2009 Vaalmiki Mental patient
2011 Payanam Gopinath
2012 Poraali Groundfloor Tenant
3 Tuition Master
2013 Onbadhule Guru Kamal
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham Rajendran
Biriyani Gopi
Pattathu Yaanai Teacher
2014 Aaha Kalyanam Hyder
Pulivaal iPhone service person
Nimirndhu Nil Design Seenu
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani Sigamani's friend
2015 Janda Pai Kapiraju RTO OfficerTelugu film
Massu Engira Masilamani Registrar
Moone Moonu Varthai Karna's boss
2016 Thodari Journalist
Kodi Reporter
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings Commentator
2017 Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal Tv Show Anchor
Thondan Reporter
2018 Koothan Asian Dance Competition Host
2019 K.D. Gurukal
Panam Kaaikkum Maram
2020 Naan Sirithal Gopi
2021 Friendship Professor
Maanaadu politician
Operation JuJuPiGopi
2022 Nitham Oru Vaanam Arjun’s Boss
2023 Iraivan Journalist and TV Anchor
2024 Dear Advocate Adaikalasamy
Vasco Da Gama Rajangam
Emakku Thozhil Romance Umashankar's uncle [10]
Miss You Association secretaryUncredited

As singer

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

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
2019Adhu Enga Raja KaalamComputer Science Teacher
2021Vijay TV Mr And Mrs ChinnathiraiContestantseason 3
2021Jungle ResortManager
2022Illthakka Saiya Hero’s Daddy
2022Meme Boys [12] Professor KadirSonyLIV
2023 Accidental Farmer and Co PostmanSonyLIV

References

  1. "Badava Gopi's wife makes her onscreen debut". The Times of India. 29 January 2015. Archived from the original on 21 August 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  2. "'Badava' Gopi to perform in U.S." The Hindu. 28 April 2009. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020 via www.thehindu.com.
  3. "Children respond to Aadya's hug". The Hindu. 20 October 2008. Archived from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020 via www.thehindu.com.
  4. "The battle for the eardrums". The Hindu. 28 March 2007. Archived from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020 via www.thehindu.com.
  5. "Tamil Tv Actor Badava Gopi Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  6. "Badava Gopi plays a television journalist in Thodari". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  7. "Badava Gopi tells us what's mattai veechalar". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  8. "A new avatar!". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  9. "நடிகர் படவா கோபி நேர்காணல் | Exclusive interview with Actor Badava Gopi". Archived from the original on 11 November 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  10. "Ashok Selvan's Emakku Thozhil Romance To Release On This Date!". Times Now. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  11. "Episode 29: Galatta Sirippu Tamil TV Serial - AVM Productions - YouTube". YouTube . 5 March 2014. Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  12. "'Meme Boys' Trailer: Guru Somasundaram And Badava Gopi Starrer 'Meme Boys' Official Trailer". The Times of India.