Vasishta N. Simha
Vasishta Niranjan Simha is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Kannada and Telugu films. He is known for playing antagonist roles, with most notable role being Kamal in KGF (2018–2022).[1]
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Simha in 2023 | |
| Born | Vasishta Niranjan Simha 19 October 1988 |
| Other names | Simha, Vashishta, Chitte |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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Career
In 2011, Vasishta quit his job as a software engineer and decided to enter the 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 actor managed to get an introduction into the Tamil film industry and the film won mixed reviews.[3][4] He made his Telugu film debut with the film Narappa in 2021. In KGF, Vasishta played the role of Bangalore-based gangster Kamal, one of the major antagonists in the film.
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Arya's Love | Uncredited | Kannada | |
| Raja Huli | Jagga | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Rudra Tandava | Jagga | Kannada | |
| Alone | Lighthouse John/Sriram | Kannada | Shot simultaneously | |
| 2016 | Karai Oram | Lighthouse John/Sriram | Tamil | |
| Nan Love Track | Raaj | Kannada | ||
| Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Ranga | Kannada | ||
| Sundaranga Jaana | Ajay | Kannada | ||
| 2017 | Upendra Matte Baa | Vasishta | Kannada | |
| Mufti | Kashi | Kannada | ||
| Dayavittu Gamanisi | Proxy | Kannada | ||
| 2018 | Tagaru | Chitte | Kannada | Nominated–SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Male – Kannada |
| Yogi Duniya | Kannada | |||
| KGF: Chapter 1 | Kamal | Kannada | ||
| 8MM Bullet | Karthik | Kannada | ||
| 2019 | Kavacha | Vasudeva | Kannada | |
| 2020 | India vs England | Kanishka | Kannada | |
| Mayabazar 2016 | Raji | Kannada | ||
| 2021 | Narappa | Seenappa | Telugu | Telugu film debut |
| Nayeem Dairies | Nayeem | Telugu | ||
| 2022 | KGF: Chapter 2 | Kamal | Kannada | Cameo appearance |
| Dear Vikram | Bharat | Kannada | [5] | |
| Odela Railway Station | Tirupati | Telugu | ||
| Head Bush | Kothwal Ramachandra | Kannada | ||
| 2023 | Yadha Yadha Hi | ACP Aditya Varma | Kannada | |
| Devil: The British Secret Agent | Samudra alias Agent Trojan | Telugu | ||
| 2024 | Love Li | Jai | Kannada | |
| Yevam | Yugandhar | Telugu | ||
| Bhairathi Ranagal † | Kashi | Kannada | Filming | |
| TBA | Odela 2 † | Tirupati | Telugu | [6] |
Discography
As playback singer
| Year | Work | Song | Composer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kirik Party | "Neecha Sullu Sutho Naalige" | B. Ajaneesh Loknath | |
| 2017 | Dayavittu Gamanisi | "Marete Hodenu (unplugged)" | Anoop Seelin | |
| 2018 | Kirrak Party | "Neechamaina" | B. Ajaneesh Loknath | Telugu film |
| 6ne Maili | "6ne Maili Title Track" | Sai Kiran | ||
| Dhwaja | "Dhwaja" | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
| 2020 | Gentleman | "Nadugutide" | B. Ajaneesh Loknath | |
| 2021 | Ramarjuna | "Bloodshed of Ramarjuna" | Anand Rajavikram | |
| 2024 | Abbabba | "Odu Odu" | Deepak Alexander | |
Awards and nominations
| Work | Award | Ceremony | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | 2nd IIFA Utsavam | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Won | [7] |
| 6th SIIMA Awards | Won | [8] | ||
| 64th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| Dayavittu Gamanisi | 65th Filmfare Awards South | Nominated | [9] | |
| 7th SIIMA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | [10] | |
| Tagaru | 8th SIIMA Awards | Nominated | [11] | |
| Mayabazar 2016 | 10th SIIMA Awards | Nominated | ||
References
- "Bracing for a Curve with a New Role". Archived from the original on 27 November 2014.
- "Techie Vasishta N Simha is the new toast of Sandalwood". 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.
- Jayesh, Jayadeep (30 June 2022). "'Dear Vikram' review: A total misfire". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- Desk, India Today Entertainment (8 March 2024). "'Odela 2': Tamannaah Bhatia is an ardent Shiva bhakt in first look from film". India Today. Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- "'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.