Vasishta N. Simha

Vasishta N. Simha
Born
Vasishta N Simha

(1988-10-19) 19 October 1988 (age 38)
Hassan, Karnataka, India
Other namesSimha, Vashishta, Chitte
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2013–present
Spouse
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(m. 2023)​

Vasishta N. Simha (born 19 October 1988) is an Indian actor and playback singer who predominantly works in Kannada, Telugu and Tamil films. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Kamal in the KGF film series (2018–2022) and is known for portraying antagonist, character and lead roles. His other notable films include Raja Huli, Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu, Tagaru, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire and Love Li.

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).

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. 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

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2013Arya's LoveKannada
2013Raja HuliJaggaKannada
2015Rudra TandavaKannada
2015AloneLighthouse John / RamKannada
2016Karai OramLighthouse John / RamTamil
2016Nan Love TrackRaajKannada
2016Godhi Banna Sadharana MykattuRangaKannada
2016Sundaranga JaanaAjayKannada
2017Upendra Matte BaaVasishtaKannada
2017MuftiKashiKannada
2017Dayavittu GamanisiProxyKannada
2018TagaruChitteKannada
2018Yogi DuniyaKannada
2018K.G.F: Chapter 1KamalKannada
20188MM BulletKarthikKannada
2019KavachaVasudevaKannada
2020India vs EnglandKanishkaKannada
2020Mayabazar 2016RajiKannada
2021NarappaSeenappaTelugu
2021Nayeem DairiesNayeemTelugu
2021YuvarathnaaKannada
2022K.G.F: Chapter 2KamalKannadaCameo appearance
2022Dear VikramBharatKannada
2022Odela Railway StationTirupatiTelugu
2022Head BushKothwal RamachandraKannada
2022Namma HudugaruKannada
2023Yadha Yadha HiACP Aditya VarmaKannada
2023Salaar: Part 1 – CeasefireTeluguKannada dubbing
2023Devil: The British Secret AgentSamudra / Agent TrojanTelugu
2024Love LiJaiKannada
2024YevamYugandharTelugu
2024SimbaaAnuragTelugu
2024Bhairathi RanagalKannada
2025Odela 2TirupatiTelugu
2025Tribanadhari BarbarikRamTelugu
2026WolfTamil
2026KajjaCameoTulu
2026KaalachakraKannadaUpcoming
2026TalwarpeteKannadaUpcoming
2026Kadal KoteKannadaFilming
2026VIPKannadaUpcoming
2026IraKannadaUpcoming

Discography

As playback singer

Year Work Song Composer Notes
2016Kirik Party"Neecha Sullu Sutho Naalige" B. Ajaneesh Loknath
2017Dayavittu Gamanisi"Marete Hodenu (unplugged)" Anoop Seelin
2018Kirrak 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

WorkAwardCeremonyResultRef
Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu 2nd IIFA Utsavam Best Actor in a Negative Role Won
6th SIIMA Awards Won
64th Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actor Won
Dayavittu Gamanisi 65th Filmfare Awards South Nominated
7th SIIMA Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated
Tagaru 8th SIIMA Awards Nominated
Mayabazar 2016 10th SIIMA Awards Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Techie Vasishta N Simha is the new toast of Sandalwood". The Times of India.
  2. ↑ "Stale Script, Shoddy Writing Washes Flick on to Shores of Boredom".[dead link]
  3. ↑ Raghavan, Nikhil (4 July 2015). "Etcetera". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022 – via www.thehindu.com.
  4. ↑ "'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.
  5. ↑ Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)
  6. ↑ "Nominations for the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards South 2018". filmfare. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  7. ↑ "SIIMA Awards 2018 - Telugu, Kannada nomination list out". International Business Times. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  8. ↑ "SIIMA 2019 FULL nominations list out!". Times Now. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2020.