Vasishta N. Simha

Vasishta N. Simha
Vasishta N. Simha
Born	Ramanathapura, Hassan, Karnataka, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupations	Actor; Singer;
Years active	2012–present

Vasishta N. Simha is an Indian film actor best known for his work in Kannada films.^[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]

Personal life

Vasishta from Mysore, studied in Sharada Vilas School and Sadvidhya School. Grabbing an opportunity to work with the music legend, Hamsalekha, he shifted base to Bengaluru and completed his graduation from National College, Basavangudi.

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2013	Arya's Love	Uncredited
2014	Raja Huli	Jagga
2015	Rudra Tandava	Jagga
2015	Alone	John
2016	Karai Oram	John	Tamil film
	Nan Love Track	Raaj
	Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu	Ranga	Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role-Kannada SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role
	Sundaranga Jaana	Ajay
2017	Upendra Matte Baa	Vasishta
	Mufti	Kashi
	Dayavittu Gamanisi	Proxy	Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Male – Kannada Nominated – SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Male – Kannada
2018	Tagaru	Chitte	Nominated -SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Male – Kannada
	K.G.F: Chapter 1	Kamal
	8MM Bullet	Karthik
2019	Kavacha	Vasudeva
2020	India vs England	Kanishka
	Mayabazar 2016	Raji
	Kalachakra	TBA	Post production
	Pantha	TBA	Filming
	Yuvarathnaa	TBA	Filming

As playback singer

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

Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Work	Result
2017	Best Actor in a Negative Role	IIFA Utsavam	Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu	Won^[5]
2017	Best Supporting Actor	Filmfare Awards South	Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu	Won^[5]
2017	Best Actor in a Negative Role	6th South Indian International Movie Awards	Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu	Won

References

^ "Bracing for a Curve with a New Role".
^ "Techie Vasishta N Simha is the new toast of Sandalwood – Times of India".
^ "Stale Script, Shoddy Writing Washes Flick on to Shores of Boredom".
^ Raghavan, Nikhil (4 July 2015). "Etcetera" – via www.thehindu.com.
^ ^a ^b "'Janatha Garage', 'Kirik Party' bag top honours at IIFA Utsavam 2017". Business Standard. 30 March 2017. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2017.

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

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

[3] "Stale Script, Shoddy Writing Washes Flick on to Shores of Boredom".

[4] Raghavan, Nikhil (4 July 2015). "Etcetera" – via www.thehindu.com.

[bs1-5] "'Janatha Garage', 'Kirik Party' bag top honours at IIFA Utsavam 2017". Business Standard. 30 March 2017. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2017.

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