Robo Shankar
Robo Shankar | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | Master of Arts in Economics, Madurai University |
| Occupation(s) | Bodybuilder, Film Actor, Show Presenter, Anchor, Stand Up Comedian, Dancer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Awards | Honorable Doctorate, Kalaimamani |
Robo Shankar is an Indian stand-up comedian who has also appeared in character roles in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough with STAR Vijay's Kalakkapovathu Yaaru performing stand up comedy. He is a now cast as regular on several shows on STAR Vijay and has presented television shows for the channel. He visited and performed stage shows in more than 30 countries. He was awarded "Doctorate" by International Tamil University, USA.[1]
Career
Robo Shankar who is a mimicry artist was offered by Gokul a role in Rowthiram (2011), however his scenes were edited out from the film.[2] Gokul again casted him in a role of Pasupathi's henchman in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013) which gave him a break as an actor.[2][3] After doing small roles in Yaaruda Mahesh and Kappal, Balaji Mohan casted him the role of a drunkard in Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014). His performance was described by critics as "scream".[4] He portrayed a negative character in Touring Talkies. He then acted in Maari where his performance was mentioned by critics that he "deserves a special mention" and "steals the show with his unique one-liners and body language".[5][6][7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Joot | Uncredited | |
| Uyirosai | Uncredited | ||
| 2004 | Aai | Army man | Uncredited |
| 2005 | Karka Kasadara | Henchman | Uncredited[8] |
| 2007 | Deepavali | Billu's friend | Uncredited |
| 2011 | Rowthiram | Dancer | Cameo appearance |
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Sound Shankar | |
| Yaaruda Mahesh | Gopal | ||
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Matta Ravi | |
| Kappal | Seenu Anna | ||
| 2015 | Touring Talkies | Chinnaiyya | |
| Rombha Nallavan Da Nee | |||
| Moone Moonu Varthai | |||
| Maari | Sanikizhamai | ||
| Strawberry | |||
| Yatchan | |||
| Maya | Shankar | ||
| Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Auto Driver | ||
| Puli | Albert | ||
| Maiem | |||
| Muthukumar Wanted | Malaysian film | ||
| 2016 | Saagasam | ||
| Aarathu Sinam | Assistant Commissioner Sarguna Pandian | ||
| Jithan 2 | Vela Ramamoorthy | ||
| Sutta Pazham Sudatha Pazham | |||
| Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | Jacket Janakiraman | ||
| Ka Ka Ka Po | |||
| Ammani | |||
| Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | |||
| Virumaandikkum Sivanaandikkum | |||
| Pazhaya Vannarapettai | |||
| S3 | Post Production |
References
- ^ "Robo Shankar". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ a b "My Stomach Kept Growing With My Career: Robo Shankar Interview". Silverscreen.in. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "An interview with actor Robo Shankar by Tamil Dharani". Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Vaayai Moodi Pesavum Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Review : Maari". Sify. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ Behindwoods Review Board. "Maari (aka) Mari review". Behindwoods. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "I DON'T NEED DIALOGUES TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH: ROBO SHANKAR". Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPZeK53C2hw
External links
- Robo Shankar on Twitter
- Robo Shankar on IMDB