Sadhu Kokila Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
Bio/Wiki | |
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Real name | Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach [1]Deccan Herald |
Other names | Kokila Sadhu, Sadhu Maharaj |
Profession(s) | Actor, Director, Producer, Musician, Composer, Comedian, Screenwriter, and Lyricist |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in feet & inches- 5’ 7†|
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | Film: Sorry (1992) Composer: Shhh! (1993) Director: Raktha Kanneeru (2003) Producer: 90 (2011) |
Awards, Honours, Achievements | • 2004–05, Karnataka State Film Awards in the category of Best Music Director for the Kannada film Rakshasa. • 2007–08, Karnataka State Film Awards in the category of Best Music Director for the Kannada film Inthi Ninna Preethiya. • 2011, South Indian International Movie Awards in the category Best Comedian for the Kannada film Hudugaru • 2012, South Indian International Movie Awards in the category Best Comedian for the Kannada film Yaare Koogadali • 2016: IIFA Utsavam in the category Best Performance In A Comic Role for the Kannada film Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 24 March 1966 (Thursday ) |
Age (as of 2021) | 55 Years |
Birthplace | Bangalore, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India |
Zodiac sign | Aries |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
School | St. Joseph's Indian High School, Bangalore |
Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian [2]The New Indian Express |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Marriage Date | Year, 1993 |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Celine |
Children | Son- Suraag (Music director) and Srujan (Pianist and trained classical singer) Daughter- None |
Parents | Father- Natesh (musician) Mother- Mangala (playback singer) |
Siblings | Brother- Layendra Laya (Actor) & 1 more (Name Not Known) Sister- 1 (Name Not Known) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sadhu Kokila
- Does Sadhu Kokila drink alcohol?: Yes [3]The New Indian Express
- Sadhu Kokila is an Indian actor who has predominantly worked in Kannada cinema.
- He grew up in a Christian family in Bengaluru.
- He was inspired by his musician father to follow music as a profession, and at an early age, he started learning the basics of western music. His first music teacher was S J Joseph, the mentor of many legendary musicians including Ilaiyaraaja.
- Sadhu Kokila is a sports enthusiast, and he played football for his school’s under-13 football team; however, due to his short stature, he could not get selected in the state team of Karnataka.
- In 1986, he worked as a rhythm player in the 1986 Doordarshan TV series Malgudi Days. His first work as a keyboard player was in the 1987 Kannada film “Ondu Muttina Kathe.”
- In 1993, he appeared in the Kannada film Shhh! as KungFu Kannan; he also gave the music in the film. After his performance in the film, filmmaker Upendra Rao gave him the stage name ‘Sadhu Kokila.’
- In an interview, while talking about Upendra Rao, he said,
For several of V Manohar’s compositions, I was the music conductor. Upendra had observed my skills. When he planned ‘Shhh!’, Manohar had his hands full so Upendra roped me in as the music director.â€
He added,
Upendra would crack up by just seeing my face. He felt I should be on the screen. I was hesitant but he forced me to play the kung fu master’s character. My first scene was alongside the great Kashinath. Upendra is my godfather.”
- According to Sadhu Kokila, he learned comedy after watching the shows of Johnny Lever and Charlie Chaplin. He also appeared in a Kannada film alongside Johnny Lever, and since then, they are good friends with each other.
- Later, Sadhu Kokila appeared in many Kannada films like Om (1995), O Mallige (1997), Bombat Halva (1999), Kiladi (2000), and Nagarahavu (2002).
- In 2003, he directed the Kannada film Raktha Kanneeru. Later, he directed many Kannada films including Rakshasa (2005), Suntaragaali (2006), Anatharu (2007), Mr. Theertha (2010), and Police Story 3 (2011).
- He has also composed the music for many Kannada films including Curfew (1994), Mangalya Sakshi (1995), Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata (1996), Jackie Chan (1997), and Swalpa Adjust Madkolli (2000).
- He has also worked with many popular composers and music directors including M Ranga Rao and L Vaidyanathan.
- In 2009, he worked as a playback singer for the Kannada film Jaaji Mallige. He has also given many stage performances as a singer.
- In 2013, he played the role of Musthafa in the Kannada film Googly; his performance in the film bagged him the nomination for the Best Comedian at SIIMA Awards.
- In 2017, he established a film production house, Loop Entertainment, in Bengaluru.
- In 2020, he appeared as a judge in the singing reality TV show “Haadu Karnataka” alongside Indu Nagaraj, Raghu Dixit, V Harikrishna, Varijashree; the show was hosted by former Bigg Boss contestant Chandana Ananthakrishna.
- In 2021, he produced the Kannada TV show Gowripurada Gayalligalu; he also composed the title track of the show.
- Sadhu Kokila is considered one of the fastest keyboard players in India.
- During the second wave of the COVID-19 in India, his nephew also contracted the virus, and reportedly, Sadhu had to struggle a lot to arrange for the oxygen cylinder for his nephew.
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