Vasishta N. Simha

Vasishta N. Simha
Vasishta N. Simha
	Simha in 2019
Born	Vasishta Niranjan Simha; Hassan, Karnataka, India
Other names	Simha, Vashishta, Chitte
Occupations	Actor; Singer;
Years active	2013–present
Height	6.01 (180 cm)
Spouse	Hariprriya

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]

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

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2013	Arya's Love	Uncredited
2013	Raja Huli	Jagga
2015	Rudra Tandava	Jagga
2015	Alone	Lighthouse John/Sriram
2016	Karai Oram	Lighthouse John/Sriram	Tamil film
	Nan Love Track	Raaj
	Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu	Ranga
	Sundaranga Jaana	Ajay
2017	Upendra Matte Baa	Vasishta
	Mufti	Kashi
	Dayavittu Gamanisi	Proxy
2018	Tagaru	Chitte	Nominated -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
2020	Mayabazar 2016	Raji
2021	Narappa	Seenappa	Telugu film (Amazon Prime Video)
2021	Nayeem Diaries	Nayeem	Telugu film
2022	K.G.F: Chapter 2	Kamal	Cameo appearance
	Dear Vikram	Bharat
	Odela Railway Station	Tirupati	Telugu film
	Head Bush	Kothwal Ramachandra

As playback singer

Year	Song	Film
2016	Neecha Sullu Sutho Naalige	Kirik Party
2017	Marete Hodenu (unplugged)	Dayavittu Gamanisi
2018	Neechamaina	Kirrak Party
	6ne Maili Title Track	6ne Maili
	Dhwaja	Dhwaja
2020	Nadugutide	Gentleman
2021	Bloodshed of Ramarjuna	Ramarjuna

Awards

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

References

^ "Bracing for a Curve with a New Role".
^ "Techie Vasishta N Simha is the new toast of Sandalwood – Times of India". The Times of India.
^ "Stale Script, Shoddy Writing Washes Flick on to Shores of Boredom".
^ Raghavan, Nikhil (4 July 2015). "Etcetera". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
^ "'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.
^ Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)
^ "Nominations for the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards South 2018". filmfare. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
^ "SIIMA Awards 2018 - Telugu, Kannada nomination list out". International Business Times. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
^ "SIIMA 2019 FULL nominations list out!". Times Now. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2020.

[1] "Bracing for a Curve with a New Role".

[2] "Techie Vasishta N Simha is the new toast of Sandalwood – Times of India". 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.

[bs1-5] "'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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