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Sadhu Kokila
Indian actor and composer (born 1966) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach, (born 24 March 1966) known by his Stage name Sadhu Kokila, is an Indian comedian, musician, actor, film director, producer, occasional screenwriter and lyricist who works in Kannada cinema.[2] He began his career as a composer before taking to acting in films, appearing mostly in comic roles. He has also directed ten Kannada films, the most notable one being Raktha Kanneeru (2003).[3]
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As a composer, he is a two-time recipient of the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director, which he won for Rakshasa (2005) and Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008). As an actor, he has received multiple nominations and awards in the category of Best Comedian in the SIIMA Awards.
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Early life and career
Sadhu Kokila was born as Sahaya Sheelan on 24 March 1966 into a Nadar Christian family of Natesh and Mangala in Bangalore in the Indian State of Mysore (now Karnataka).[4] He was born to a family of musicians with father being a violinist in a music band of Karnataka Police Department, his mother and sister being playback singers. Sadhu Kokila's brother Layendra is also an actor. Kokila studied in St. Joseph's Indian High School, Bangalore. He was given the stage name Sadhu Kokila by Upendra, the director of Sheelan's debut film Shhh!.[1]
Kokila began his career as a musician after he was taken to musician Kasturi Shankar by his brother.
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Personal life
Kokila married Saleena in 1993. They have two children together, Suraag and Srujan.[1]
Filmography
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As actor
As director
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Discography
As composer
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Awards and nominations
- 2004–05: Best Music Director: Rakshasa
- 2007–08: Best Music Director: Inthi Ninna Preethiya
- 2011: Best Comedian: Hudugaru
- 2012: Best Comedian: Yaare Koogadali
- 2016: Best Performance In A Comic Role: Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari
- 2019: Best Comedian: Yajamana
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