Naveen Krishna
| Naveen Krishna | |
|---|---|
| Born |
B. S. Naveen Krishna Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Actor, writer, film director |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Parent(s) |
Srinivasa Murthy (father) Pushpa (mother) |
Naveen Krishna (Kannada: ನವೀನ್ ಕೃಷ್ಣ) is an Indian film actor, director and writer based in Kannada Film Industry.[1] After having starred in many films as a child actor, he made his adult debut in the film Shrirasthu Shubhamasthu (2000) and has since then acted in various films, mostly in supporting roles, in films such as Kadamba (2004), Nenapirali (2005), Dheemaku (2008) and Mathond Madhuvena (2011). His lead roles in the critically acclaimed films, Haggada Kone (2014) and Actor (2016) won him several laurels and appreciations. Naveen, the son of veteran actor Srinivasa Murthy, has also written the lyrics for songs and showcased his multi-talents in the film making process.
In 2013, Naveen announced that he would direct and script a film titled Lakshmi Bar which is yet to release.[2] He did the co-direction for the film Bidalare Endu Ninna (2013).
Personal life
Naveen was born in Bangalore, Karnataka to actor Srinivasa Murthy and Pushpa. He has three siblings of whom his brother Nitil Krishna is also a film actor. He has changed his screen name twice before as Akshay Krishna and later S. S. Krishna to try his luck according to the numerology.[3] However he retained his original name after having found no satisfactory results.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Parajitha | As a child artiste | |
| 1988 | Mathru Devo Bhava | As a child artiste | |
| 2000 | Shrirasthu Shubhamasthu | ||
| 2003 | Hudugigagi | ||
| 2003 | Bala Shiva | ||
| 2004 | Kadamba | Rajashekar | |
| 2005 | Nenapirali | Ekanth | |
| 2006 | Good Luck | ||
| 2006 | Autograph Please | ||
| 2006 | Geeya Geeya | Credited as Akshay Krishna | |
| 2007 | Amruthavani | Credited as Akshay Krishna | |
| 2008 | Dheemaku | Bala Muralikrishna | |
| 2008 | Honganasu | Santhosh | |
| 2010 | Sri Harikathe | Ram | |
| 2010 | Shambo Shankara | ||
| 2010 | Naariya Seere Kadda | Vijay | |
| 2011 | 5 Idiots | Also playback singer for "Ringa Ringa" song | |
| 2011 | Mathond Madhuvena | Sunny | |
| 2011 | Vinayaka Geleyara Balaga | ||
| 2011 | Yogaraj Bhat | Yogaraj | |
| 2011 | Neneyuve Ninna | Also playback singer | |
| 2012 | Paper Doni | Chethan | |
| 2012 | Rambo | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2012 | Jeevana Joke-ali | ||
| 2013 | Bidalare Endu Ninna | Loki | |
| 2014 | Gharshane | Voice-over | |
| 2014 | Crazy Star | ||
| 2014 | Nenapideya | ||
| 2014 | Tirupathi Express | ||
| 2014 | Haggada Kone | Channa | |
| 2014 | Chirayu | ||
| 2015 | Sri Sai | ||
| 2015 | Lodde | ||
| 2015 | Ouija | ||
| 2015 | Vamshodharaka | ||
| 2016 | Mast Mohabbat | ||
| 2016 | Actor | Sanjay | |
| 2016 | Aham | ||
| 2016 | 1944 | Completed | |
References
- ↑ "Naveen Krishna Profile". Chitraloka. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ↑ "Naveen Krishna turns director". The Times of India. 5 February 2013.
- ↑ "Naveen Krishna changes name". Bangalore Mirror. 13 July 2013.