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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]

Career

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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

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As an actor

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Year Film Role Notes
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 Officer Telugu 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
2019 Panam Kaaikkum Maram
2020 Naan Sirithal Gopi, Gandhi's father
2021 Friendship Professor
2021 Maanaadu politician
2021 Operation JuJuPi Gopi
2022 Nitham Oru Vaanam Arjun’s Boss
2023 Iraivan Journalist and TV Anchor
2024 Dear Advocate Adaikalasamy
2024 Vasco Da Gama Rajangam
2024 Emakku Thozhil Romance TBA [10]

Webseries

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Year Webseries Role
2019 Adhu Enga Raja Kaalam Computer Science Teacher
2021 Jungle Resort Manager
2022 Illthakka Saiya Hero’s Daddy
2022 Meme Boys, sony liv[11] Professor Kadir
2023 Accidental Farmer and Co, sonyliv Postman

As singer

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Year Film Song Notes
2016 Music Album Summer in Chennai shot in USA
2016 Rajini Murugan "Aaviparakkum Teakadai"

In television

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Year Title Role Notes
1999 Galata Sirippu[12] Pichai Galatta Kudumbam, season 2, by AVM
2001 Jaya TV , Pitchathibathi Spoof of Kone Banega Crorepathi satire
2004 Raj TV , Poi Alla Pottu Kudu Spoof of Kadhai Alla Nijam satire
2006 Vijay TV , Eq judge College Cultural Competition
2007 Vijay TV , King Queen Jack First Standup Comedy Show Tamil Comedy & Mimicry
2008 Vijay TV , Vijay Jodi No 1 Couple Reality Show Real Couple Contestant
2013 Vijay TV 60 Nodi Are You Ready ? Game Show Contestant
2021 Vijay TV Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai Contestant season 3

References

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  1. ^ "Badava Gopi's wife makes her onscreen debut". The Times of India. 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. 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. ^ "'Meme Boys' Trailer: Guru Somasundaram And Badava Gopi Starrer 'Meme Boys' Official Trailer". The Times of India.
  12. ^ "Episode 29: Galatta Sirippu Tamil TV Serial - AVM Productions - YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
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