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). Subsequently, he hosted a mimicry and stand-up show Hello Kaun? Pehchaan Kaun (2008–2009).
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.
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 Year Film Role Notes2007 No Problem Jay Marathi filmBombay to Goa 2008 Aftermath Ayush Khanna 2010 Bhavnao Ko Samjho Shekhar Vroom Girgit 2012 Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya Mr. Naidu Khiladi 786 Raj 2013 Premacha Jhol Jhal Pankaj Marathi film Phata Poster Nikhla Hero Gopi 2014 Samrat & Co. Hari 2015 Killing Veerappan Rajan 2016 Veerappan 7 Hours to Go 2017ManomaniMarathi Short Film 2020 Darbar 2020 Official Bhootiyagiri 3 2021Say TuMarathi Short Series 2022 Aapdi Thapdi Antagonist Upcoming Marathi film 2024RaghuveerSavjiMarathi Film
Television Year Serial Role Notes 2005 The Great Indian Laughter Challenge Contestant Finalist 2006 Takeshi's Castle Narrator Hindi dubbed version 2008 Boogie Woogie Guest Judge 2008–2009 Laughter Knights Himself Hello Kaun? Pehchaan Kaun Host 2012 Crime Patrol Arjun Kangi episodes 166 – 1672017 Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! Pramod & Zalil Choudhary The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 5 Guest 2022 Laal Ishq Subodh Chaterjee
References
External links Navin Prabhakar Official Website