Govind Padmasoorya
Govind Padmasoorya | |
|---|---|
| Born | Govind Padmasoorya 16 June 1987 |
| Other names | GP |
| Occupation(s) | Film actor, television presenter |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | padmasoorya |
Govind Padmasoorya, popularly known as GP is a television presenter and film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema.[1]
Career
Govind Padmasoorya known as GP by his stage name was born in 1987 at Pattambi, as the son of Govinda Menon, an employee in Federal Bank; and Malathy. He has a younger brother named Amrithsoorya. He made his debut in Malayalam cinema as the protagonist in Atayalangal, directed by M. G. Sasi and produced by Aravind Venugopal.[2] The film was based on the life and literature of the writer Nandanar.[3] The film won five Kerala State Film Awards including Best Film. Next, Padmasoorya portrayed the role of Vinu, the brother of the IG (Suresh Gopi) in B. Unnikrishnan's IG, who transforms from a loving brother to a ruthless terrorist towards the end of the movie. He was also cast as Sreekanth, an Indian cricketer, in Daddy Cool.[4] He had done lead role in 32aam adhyayam 23aam vaakyam along with Lal (actor) & Miya George directed by Arjun Prabhakaran and Gokul Ramakrishnan.[5]
Filmography
| No | year | film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Atayalangal | Padathuparambil Gopinathan - Gopi | Nominated, Amrita TV Film Awards -Best Male Debutant |
| 2 | 2009 | Daddy Cool | Sreekanth | |
| 3 | 2009 | Bhoomi Malayalam | TBA | |
| 4 | 2009 | IG | Vinu | Villain |
| 5 | 2010 | College Days | Joe | |
| 6 | 2013 | Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | Moby | |
| 7 | 2013 | 72 Model | V. Sajan | |
| 8 | 2014 | Ettekal Seconds | Sandeep S Nair (Sandu) | |
| 9 | 2014 | Varsham | Dr.Prakashan | |
| 10 | 2015 | Lavender (2015 film) | Kabir Abbas | |
| 11 | 2015 | 32aam adhyayam 23aam vaakyam | Freddy Abraham | |
| 12 | 2016 | Pretham | Shibu Majeed | |
| 13 | 2017 | Kee (film) | Anti hero | Filming Tamil movie |
| 14 | TBA | lasagu usaga | TBA | Delayed |
Television
| Year | Program | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | D 4 Dance | Co-Host with Jewel Mary | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2015 | D2 D 4 Dance | Co-Host with Pearle Maaney | |||
| 2015-2016 | Adi Mone Buzzer:Fastest Family First | Host | Asianet | ||
| 2016 | Asianet Film Awards 2016 | Host with Meera, Gayathri Suresh | |||
| 2016 | Singapore Onam | Stage show | |||
| 2017 | Asianet Film Awards 2017 | Host with Meera Nandan |
Awards
- Asiavision Awards 2014- Best Anchor for D2
- Asianet Television Awards 2016 - Best Anchor (Male) for Adi Mone Buzzer:Fastest Family First
- Kerala State Television Awards 2016 - Best Anchor for Adi Mone Buzzer:Fastest Family First
- Nominated, Flowers TV awards 2017 - Best Anchor for Adi Mone Buzzer:Fastest Family First
References
- ^ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/306524/
- ^ "Dance is my fear factor but I dared to do that too: Govind Padmasoorya". Times of India. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ "Stepping into Nandanar's shoes". rediff.com.
- ^ http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Sreesanth-offered-film-alongside-Mamooty/222586/
- ^ "A thriller Outing". new indian express. Retrieved 9 February 2016.