Navin Prabhakar
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{{short description|Indian actor, comedian, singer}}
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| name = Navin Prabhakar
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| occupation = {{hlist|comedian|corporate stand-up comedian|singer|actor|mimicry artist}}
| years_active = 1995–present
| website = {{URL|http://navinprabhakar.com/|navinprabhakar.com}}
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Navin Prabhakarcommonly misspelled as 'Naveen' is an Indian comedian, singer, actor and a mimicry artist. He is most known for his Pehchaan Kaun (Mumbai bar girl) act on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (2005).{{cite news |title=Laugh it up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parties/bangalore/Laugh-it-up/articleshow/2308057.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130426165524/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-08-25/bangalore/27954463_1_fame-indian-food-star |url-status=live |archive-date=26 April 2013 |date=25 August 2007 |work=The Times of India |access-date=2 March 2013}}{{cite news |title=Charge of the laugh brigade |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051121/asp/calcutta/story_5475326.asp |work=The Telegraph |date=21 November 2005 |accessdate=2 March 2013 |archive-date=29 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129013925/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051121/asp/calcutta/story_5475326.asp |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |title=Roll over: It is boom time for the laughter industry|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Roll-over-It-is-boom-time-for-the-laughter-industry/articleshow/1540813.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710164805/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-05-22/india/27799784_1_comedies-sequels-great-indian-laughter-challenge |url-status=live |archive-date=10 July 2012 |date=22 May 2006 |work=The Times of India|access-date=2 March 2013}} Subsequently, he hosted a mimicry and stand-up show Hello Kaun? Pehchaan Kaun (2008–2009).{{cite news |title=Reality show contestants now turn anchors |url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/Reality-show-contestants-now-turn-anchors/404195/ |work=The Indian Express |date=29 December 2008 |accessdate=2 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130426161211/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/Reality-show-contestants-now-turn-anchors/404195/ |archivedate=26 April 2013 }}
Career
Navin, a commerce graduate from Mumbai University, began his career as a singer, then actor, then began experimenting with making people laugh. After getting a good response in comedy deliveries, Navin decided to test himself at a national platform through the famous comedy show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2005 which quickly made a name for himself with his trade-mark expression "Pehchaan Kon" of "Julie – the bar girl". After this, he worked on new ventures as a singer, actor, host, stand-up and mimicry artist.
Gujarati corporate comedians
He started trend as working as a corporate comedian. His shows include 2hrs live laughter, where he does his trademark "Pehchaan Kon" act. He is regarded as one of the top Indian corporate comedians. {{cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/comedian-and-actor-navin-prabhakar-is-truly-the-best-corporate-comedian-in-india20210119133735/|title=Comedian and actor Navin Prabhakar is truly the best corporate comedian in India|work=ANI News|accessdate=4 May 2022|archive-date=1 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301000000/https://www.aninews.in/news/business/comedian-and-actor-navin-prabhakar-is-truly-the-best-corporate-comedian-in-india20210119133735/|url-status=live}}
Prabhakar has given voiceover in films including Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse, Maine Dil Tujhko Diya, Nehle Pe Dehla, Champion and Ara Ara Aaba, Aata Tari Thamba. He did the voiceover for the song "Dhagala lagli kala". He has also sung in Adnan Sami's song "Lift Karade" (Remix) as a voiceover artist. Albums that were further released were Chor Chor, Spicy Mango, Jalwa Part II, Saangu and Naka.
Filmography
;Films
;Television
References
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External links
- [http://navinprabhakar.com/ Navin Prabhakar Official Website]
- {{IMDb name|2562720}}
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Category:Indian stand-up comedians
Category:Indian television presenters
Category:Indian male voice actors
Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema
Category:21st-century Indian male actors
Category:Place of birth missing (living people)