Sadhu Kokila
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| Sadhu Kokila | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sahaya Sheelan[1] Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Sadhu maharaj |
| Occupation | Actor, film director, music director,comedian |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse(s) | Saleena |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Layendra (brother) |
| Website | Personal website |
Sahaya Sheelan (Kannada: ಸಹಾಯ ಶೀಲನ್) known by his screen name Sadhu Kokila, is an Indian actor, director and music director in the Kannada film industry. As an actor, he appears in comic roles mostly.
He has acted in movies such as Shhh,Om, Rakta Kanneeru, which he also directed. He also directed Duniya Vijays film Devru.
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Early life and career
Sadhu Kokila was born as Sahaya Sheelan into a Christian family of Natesh and Mangala. He was born to a family of musicians with father being a violinist in 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]
He began his career as a musician after he was taken to musician Kasturi Shankar by his brother. He is also one of the fastest keyboard players in India.
Personal life
Kokila married Saleena in 1993. They have two children together, Suraag and Srujan.[1] Kokila name was given by Kannada actor Upendra (actor).
Filmography
- Actor
- Director
| Years | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Raktha Kanneeru | |
| 2005 | Rakshasa | |
| 2006 | Suntaragali | |
| 2008 | Gange Baare Thunge Baare | |
| 2009 | Devru | |
| 2010 | Shourya | |
| 2010 | Mr. Theertha | |
| 2014 | Super Ranga |
- Music director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Shhh! | |
| 1994 | Gandugali | |
| 1995 | Kavya | |
| 1995 | Savyasachi | |
| 1996 | Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata | |
| 1996 | Gajanura Gandu | |
| 1996 | Bal Nan Maga | |
| 2000 | Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | |
| 2002 | Majestic | |
| 2002 | H2O | |
| 2002 | Kitty | |
| 2003 | Laali Haadu | |
| 2003 | Raktha Kanneeru | |
| 2003 | Daasa | |
| 2004 | Rowdy Aliya | Guest composer |
| 2005 | Rakshasa | Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director |
| 2005 | Deadly Soma | |
| 2006 | Suntaragaali | |
| 2006 | Thangigagi | |
| 2008 | Inthi Ninna Preethiya | Won, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director |
| 2009 | Devru | |
| 2010 | Aithalakkadi | |
| 2010 | Hendtheer Darbar | |
| 2010 | Shourya | |
| 2011 | Sanju Weds Geetha | Credited along with Jassie Gift |
| 2012 | Edegarike | |
| 2013 | Myna | Background Score |
| 2013 | Tony | |
| 2014 | Anarkali | |
| 2014 | Rathavara |
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
- 2015:[2] nominated, Best Comedian: Googly
References
External links
- Sadhu Kokila at the Internet Movie Database
- Personal website
- Sadhu Kokila Filmography
- Sadhu Kokila Film History
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