Bala Ganapathi William, known professionally as BGW, is a Malaysian television host, actor, director, singer and producer. Bala Ganapathi William founded BGW Studios which specialises in advertising, Malaysian Tamil film production and distribution, music, and digital content.[1][2]
William was born in Sungai Petani, Kedah.[1] He moved to Kuala Lumpur to attend university where he began attending auditions.[3]
Career
He first appeared on television in 2009 in a program titled 'Alaram 2' on ASTRO Vaanavil, at the age of 19.[citation needed] He made his debut as a host on a TV anchor in a dance competition titled Yuttha Medai which was previously known as Aattam 100 Vagai on ASTRO Vaanavil in November 2012. He made his acting debut in a TV Drama titled Vazhkai Valvatharke which was aired on ASTRO Vaanavil in 2012. Alarum Pookkal, also known as 3 Doctors is a drama that was aired on the RTM TV2 channel in 2013. It was the first drama featuring BGW as the male lead.[3]
Rasikka Rusikka TV Show elevated William's career a bit more further in 2014. In the fourth season of Rasikka Rusikka, William traveled to Thailand and Singapore too. William has filmed 7 seasons of Rasikka Rusikka.
In 2014, BGW worked as an actor on the Singapore Tamil TV series Annamalai, which aired on Mediacorp Vasantham TV. Singapore TV host Nithya Rao also appeared in the series. William also worked as an assistant director and casting director for the series.
As of 2020, William has acted as in more than 20 Malaysia Tamil movies.[citation needed] William's feature films as a hero are Neeyum Naanum. BGW directed the film under BGW Studios in association with HK Network.
Music
William made his debut as a singer with his first single titled "Kaadhal Enbathu Saabama". The music was composed by Lawrence Soosai. The cast of the music video includes Bala Ganapathi, Subashini Asokan, Srithika Sri & Mugen Rao. Rapper Sheezay and Santesh penned the song's lyrics. The song was on the Malaysian Top 10 Hits chart for more than 10 weeks, and it was also the number one song on the chart continuously for seven weeks in THR Raaga.[citation needed]
Year
Title
Director
Note
2017
"Kaadhal" Enbathu Saabama
Music Video Directed by: BGW
Released worldwide on 3 August 2017
2018
"Intha Kaadhale Venam"
Music Video Directed by: BGW
Released worldwide on 21 February 2018
2018
"Tokkam Illaiye"
Movie Directed by: BGW
a song from Neeyum Naanum movie
Awards
In 2017, William received the Best Host/Announcer Award for 2016 and 2017 from the Malaysian MGR Youth Association and Persatuan Peminat ASTRO Vaanavil Negeri Kedah. The award was presented to him by the popular Indian actor/director K. Bhagyaraj. The ceremony took place at SP Inn Hotel, Sungai Petani Kedah on 29 July 2017.
On 29 December 2017, William received the Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan Award as Most Promising Artist of the Year 2017. This award was presented to him by Sivaji Ganesan Cultural Society, Malaysia.[citation needed]
On 31 January 2019, William received the Cinefest Malaysia Award as Best Debut Director for his movie titled Neeyum Naanum.[citation needed]
In April 2019, William received twin awards from MICA Awards 2019 as the Best Debut Director & Best Movie for Neeyum Naanum.[4]
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