Vasishta N. Simha

Vasishta Niranjan Simha is an Indian actor and playback singer who primarily appears in Kannada films. He is known for playing villain roles, including the role of Kamal in K.G.F.[1]

Vasishta N. Simha
Simha in 2019
Born
Vasishta Niranjan Simha

Hassan, Karnataka, India
Other namesSimha, Vashishta, Chitte
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2013–present
SpouseHariprriya

Career

In 2011, Vasishta quit his job as a software engineer and decided to enter the Kannada film industry as an actor. He initially worked on an unreleased film titled Hubballi Hudagaru, before having his first release with Arya's Love (2013). He subsequently made a breakthrough with his role as the main antagonist in Raja Huli (2013), a remake of the Tamil film, Sundarapandian (2012). He later also appeared in Rudra Tandava (2014), a remake of the Tamil film Pandiya Naadu (2013).[2]

Vasishta then appeared in JKS's bilingual film, Alone, in a leading role alongside Nikesha Patel. Portraying the male lead, the film won mixed reviews and the actor managed to get an introduction into the Tamil film industry.[3][4] He made his Telugu debut with the film Narappa in 2021. In K.G.F, Vasishta played the role of bangalore-based gangster Kamal, one of the major antagonist in the film.

Filmography

All movies are in Kannada, unless mentioned.

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleNotes
2013 Arya's Love Uncredited
Raja Huli Jagga
2015 Rudra Tandava Jagga
Alone Lighthouse John/Sriram
2016 Karai Oram Lighthouse John/SriramTamil film
Nan Love Track Raaj
Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu Ranga
Sundaranga Jaana Ajay
2017 Upendra Matte Baa Vasishta
Mufti Kashi
Dayavittu GamanisiProxy
2018 Tagaru ChitteNominated -SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Male – Kannada
Yogi Duniya
K.G.F: Chapter 1 Kamal
8MM Bullet Karthik
2019 Kavacha Vasudeva
2020 India vs England Kanishka
Mayabazar 2016 Raji
2021 Narappa Seenappa Telugu film (Amazon Prime Video)
Nayeem Diaries Nayeem Telugu film
2022 K.G.F: Chapter 2KamalCameo appearance
Dear VikramBharat
Odela Railway Station TirupatiTelugu film
Head Bush Kothwal Ramachandra
2023 Yadha Yadha Hi ACP Aditya Varma
2024Game Changer †TBAFilming

As playback singer
Year Song Film
2016Neecha Sullu Sutho NaaligeKirik Party
2017Marete Hodenu (unplugged)Dayavittu Gamanisi
2018NeechamainaKirrak Party
6ne Maili Title Track6ne Maili
DhwajaDhwaja
2020 Nadugutide Gentleman
2021 Bloodshed of Ramarjuna Ramarjuna

Awards
WorkAwardCeremonyResultRef
Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu 2nd IIFA Utsavam Best Actor in a Negative Role Won [5]
6th SIIMA Awards Won [6]
64th Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actor Won
Dayavittu Gamanisi 65th Filmfare Awards South Nominated [7]
7th SIIMA Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated [8]
Tagaru 8th SIIMA Awards Nominated [9]
Mayabazar 2016 10th SIIMA Awards Nominated

References
  1. "Bracing for a Curve with a New Role".
  2. "Techie Vasishta N Simha is the new toast of Sandalwood". The Times of India.
  3. "Stale Script, Shoddy Writing Washes Flick on to Shores of Boredom".
  4. Raghavan, Nikhil (4 July 2015). "Etcetera". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. "'Janatha Garage', 'Kirik Party' bag top honours at IIFA Utsavam 2017". Business Standard India. 30 March 2017. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  6. Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)
  7. "Nominations for the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards South 2018". filmfare. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  8. "SIIMA Awards 2018 - Telugu, Kannada nomination list out". International Business Times. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  9. "SIIMA 2019 FULL nominations list out!". Times Now. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
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