Sadhu Kokila
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Sadhu Kokila | |
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| Born | Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach[1] 24 March 1966 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | Saleena |
| Children | 2 |
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 directed ten Kannada films, the most notable one being Raktha Kanneeru (2003).[3]
As a composer, he is a two-time recipient of the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director, 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.
Early life and career
[edit]Sadhu Kokila was born as Sahaya Sheelan on 24 March 1966 into a Tamil 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; his father was a violinist in the music band of Karnataka Police Department, while his mother and sister were playback singers. Sadhu Kokila's brother Layendra is also an actor and music director. 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.
Personal life
[edit]Kokila married Saleena in 1993. They have two children.[1]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Kannada films
[edit]Other language films
[edit]| Years | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Raa | 'Triple X' Ranjith Kumar, Sridhar's friend | Telugu | Dual role |
| 2014 | Chandra | Andy Roberts | Tamil | Bilingual films |
| 2016 | Mudinja Ivana Pudi | Bus passenger | ||
| 2023 | Kick | Judge | ||
| TBA | Golmaal | TBA | ||
As director
[edit]| Years | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Raktha Kanneeru | |
| 2005 | Rakshasa | |
| 2006 | Suntaragaali | |
| 2007 | Anatharu | |
| 2008 | Gange Baare Thunge Baare | |
| 2009 | Devru | |
| 2010 | Mr. Theertha | |
| Shourya | ||
| 2011 | Police Story 3 | Co-director |
| 2014 | Super Ranga | |
| 2016 | Bhale Jodi | |
Discography
[edit]As composer
[edit]| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Shhh! | |
| 1994 | Curfew | |
| Asha Jyoti | ||
| Gandugali | ||
| 1995 | Mangalya Sakshi | |
| Savyasachi | ||
| Ohhoo | ||
| Mother India | ||
| Priya O... Priya | ||
| Bal Nan Maga | ||
| Betegara | ||
| Aata Hudugata | ||
| Thavaru Beegaru | ||
| Nighatha | ||
| Nishchithartha | ||
| Kavya | ||
| Shiva | ||
| Emergency | ||
| 1996 | Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata | |
| Gajanura Gandu | ||
| Dhani | ||
| Shrimathi Kalyana | ||
| Simhadri | ||
| 1997 | Dhairya | |
| Jackie Chan | ||
| 1998 | Hello Yama | |
| Karnataka Police | ||
| Yamalokadalli Veerappan | ||
| 1999 | No 1 | |
| 2000 | Ticket Tickets | [6] |
| Kiladi | ||
| Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | ||
| 2001 | Jipuna Nanna Ganda | |
| 2002 | Majestic | |
| H2O | ||
| Kitty | ||
| 2003 | Laali Haadu | |
| Raktha Kanneeru | ||
| Daasa | ||
| 2004 | Rowdy Aliya | Guest composer |
| Darshan | ||
| Y2K | ||
| 2005 | Rakshasa | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director |
| Masala | ||
| Deadly Soma | ||
| Sakha Sakhi | ||
| 2006 | Suntaragaali | |
| Thangigagi | ||
| 2008 | Inthi Ninna Preethiya | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director |
| 2009 | Devru | |
| Jaaji Mallige | ||
| 2010 | Aithalakkadi | |
| Hendtheer Darbar | ||
| Shourya | ||
| 2011 | Aata | |
| Sanju Weds Geetha | Background score only | |
| Police Story 3 | Background score only | |
| 2012 | Edegarike | Also playback singer for song "Neenondu Mugiyada Mouna" Udaya Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer |
| 2013 | Myna | Background score only |
| Tony | ||
| Khatarnak | ||
| 2015 | Rathavara | |
| 2016 | Bhale Jodi | |
| Golisoda | Background score only | |
| Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu | ||
| Masti Gudi | ||
| 2017 | Uppi Rupee | |
| 2018 | Rajasimha | Background score only |
Awards and nominations
[edit]- 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
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Kokila, Sadhu (28 October 2014). Sadhu Kokila - Event - 10.4.13. India: Suvarna. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ↑ "zeekannadatv.com". www.zeekannadatv.com. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- ↑ Kannada, TV9 (16 February 2023). "ಸಾಧು ಹೆಸರಿನ ಜೊತೆ ಕೋಕಿಲ ಅಂತ ಸೇರಿಸಿದ್ದು ಕನ್ನಡದ ಈ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಹೀರೋ". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). Retrieved 7 March 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 13 - February 06, 2016 - Full Episode. Archived from the original on 10 February 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- ↑ S.M., Shashiprasad (7 February 2010). "Natasaarvabhowma movie review: High on spirit". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ↑ "Welcome to Sify.com". Archived from the original on 18 January 2005. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
External links
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| International | |
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| National | |
| Artists | |
- Male actors in Kannada cinema
- Kannada film score composers
- Kannada film directors
- Living people
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Male actors from Bengaluru
- 1966 births
- Film directors from Bengaluru
- Indian male comedians
- Kannada comedians
- Indian male film actors
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- Musicians from Bengaluru
- 20th-century Indian composers
- 21st-century Indian composers
- Film producers from Bengaluru
- Kannada screenwriters
- Screenwriters from Bengaluru
- Kannada film producers
- Karnataka State Film Award winners
- Recipients of the Rajyotsava Award 2015
- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- IIFA Utsavam winners