{{short description|Indian actor, comedian, singer}} {{promotional|date=March 2013}} {{Use Indian English|date=August 2016}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}} {{Infobox person | name = Navin Prabhakar | image = Navin Prabhakar.jpg | image_caption = Navin Prabhakar | occupation = {{hlist|comedian|corporate stand-up comedian|singer|actor|mimicry artist}} | years_active = 1995–present | website = {{URL|http://navinprabhakar.com/|navinprabhakar.com}} }}
'''Navin Prabhakar'''<ref>commonly misspelled as 'Naveen'</ref> is an Indian comedian, singer, actor and a mimicry artist. He is most known for his ''Pehchaan Kaun'' (Mumbai bar girl) act on ''The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'' (2005).<ref>{{cite news |title=Laugh it up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parties/bangalore/Laugh-it-up/articleshow/2308057.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130426165524/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-08-25/bangalore/27954463_1_fame-indian-food-star |url-status=live |archive-date=26 April 2013 |date=25 August 2007 |work=The Times of India |access-date=2 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Charge of the laugh brigade |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051121/asp/calcutta/story_5475326.asp |work=The Telegraph |date=21 November 2005 |accessdate=2 March 2013 |archive-date=29 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129013925/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051121/asp/calcutta/story_5475326.asp |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Roll over: It is boom time for the laughter industry|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Roll-over-It-is-boom-time-for-the-laughter-industry/articleshow/1540813.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710164805/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2006-05-22/india/27799784_1_comedies-sequels-great-indian-laughter-challenge |url-status=live |archive-date=10 July 2012 |date=22 May 2006 |work=The Times of India|access-date=2 March 2013}}</ref> Subsequently, he hosted a mimicry and stand-up show ''Hello Kaun? Pehchaan Kaun'' (2008–2009).<ref>{{cite news |title=Reality show contestants now turn anchors |url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/Reality-show-contestants-now-turn-anchors/404195/ |work=The Indian Express |date=29 December 2008 |accessdate=2 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130426161211/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/Reality-show-contestants-now-turn-anchors/404195/ |archivedate=26 April 2013 }}</ref>
==Career== Navin, a commerce graduate from Mumbai University, began his career as a singer, then actor, then began experimenting with making people laugh. After getting a good response in comedy deliveries, Navin decided to test himself at a national platform through the famous comedy show ''The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'' in 2005 which quickly made a name for himself with his trade-mark expression "Pehchaan Kon" of "Julie – the bar girl". After this, he worked on new ventures as a singer, actor, host, stand-up and mimicry artist.
==Gujarati corporate comedians== He started trend as working as a corporate comedian. His shows include 2hrs live laughter, where he does his trademark "Pehchaan Kon" act. He is regarded as one of the top Indian corporate comedians.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/comedian-and-actor-navin-prabhakar-is-truly-the-best-corporate-comedian-in-india20210119133735/|title=Comedian and actor Navin Prabhakar is truly the best corporate comedian in India|work=ANI News|accessdate=4 May 2022|archive-date=1 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301000000/https://www.aninews.in/news/business/comedian-and-actor-navin-prabhakar-is-truly-the-best-corporate-comedian-in-india20210119133735/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Prabhakar has given voiceover in films including ''Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse'', ''Maine Dil Tujhko Diya'', ''Nehle Pe Dehla'', ''Champion'' and ''Ara Ara Aaba, Aata Tari Thamba''. He did the voiceover for the song "Dhagala lagli kala". He has also sung in Adnan Sami's song "Lift Karade" (Remix) as a voiceover artist. Albums that were further released were ''Chor Chor'', ''Spicy Mango'', ''Jalwa Part II'', ''Saangu'' and ''Naka''.
==Filmography== ;Films {|class="wikitable sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Film ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes |- | rowspan="2"|2007 || ''No Problem'' || Jay || Marathi film |- |''Bombay to Goa'' || || |- | 2008 || ''Aftermath'' || Ayush Khanna || |- | rowspan="2"| 2010 || ''Bhavnao Ko Samjho'' || Shekhar || |- | ''Vroom'' || Girgit || |- | rowspan="2"|2012 || ''Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya'' || Mr. Naidu || |- |''Khiladi 786'' || Raj || |- | rowspan="2"|2013 || ''Premacha Jhol Jhal'' || Pankaj || Marathi film<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/Premacha-Jhol-Jhal-Premacha-Jhol-Jhal-movie-review-Siddharth-Jadhav-Navin-Prabhakar-Vijay-Patkar/movie-review/24753686.cms|title=Premacha Jhol Jhal Movie Review|work=The Times of India|accessdate=24 September 2017|archive-date=29 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929061531/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/Premacha-Jhol-Jhal-Premacha-Jhol-Jhal-movie-review-Siddharth-Jadhav-Navin-Prabhakar-Vijay-Patkar/movie-review/24753686.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | ''Phata Poster Nikhla Hero'' || Gopi || |- | 2014 || ''Samrat & Co.'' || Hari || |- | 2015 || ''Killing Veerappan'' ||Rajan || |- | rowspan="2"|2016 || ''Veerappan'' | || |- | ''7 Hours to Go'' || || |- |2017 |Manomani | |Marathi Short Film |- | 2020 || ''Darbar'' || || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/exclusive-navin-prabhakar-opens-breaking-the-image-of-being-comedian-and-establishing|title=EXCLUSIVE! Navin Prabhakar opens up on breaking the image of being a comedian and establishing himself as an actor, shares how the current generation of comedians have praised him, and much more|work=TellyChakkar|accessdate=4 May 2022|archive-date=1 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301000000/https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/exclusive-navin-prabhakar-opens-breaking-the-image-of-being-comedian-and-establishing|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 2020 || ''Official Bhootiyagiri 3'' || || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/sumeet-vyas-on-official-bhootiyagiri-season-3-6410127/|title=Sumeet Vyas: Official Bhootiyagiri 3 is a very well-rounded season|work=The Indian Express|accessdate=4 May 2022|archive-date=1 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301000000/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/sumeet-vyas-on-official-bhootiyagiri-season-3-6410127/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2021 |Say Tu | |Marathi Short Series |- | 2022 || ''Aapdi Thapdi'' || Antagonist || Upcoming Marathi film <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/while-comedy-is-my-bread-and-butter-acting-is-my-passion-says-navin-prabhakar/articleshow/90374527.cms|title=While comedy is my bread and butter, acting is my passion|work=The Times of India|accessdate=4 May 2022|archive-date=29 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929061531/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/while-comedy-is-my-bread-and-butter-acting-is-my-passion-says-navin-prabhakar/articleshow/90374527.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2024 |''Raghuveer'' |Savji |Marathi Film <ref>{{cite web |title=Raghuveer Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date {{!}} रघुवीर {{!}} Raghuvir {{!}} Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi |url=https://rangmarathi.com/raghuveer-movie/ |website=Rang Marathi |access-date=19 August 2024 |date=19 August 2024}}</ref> |}
;Television {|class="wikitable sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Serial ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes |- | 2005 || ''The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'' || Contestant || Finalist |- | 2006 | ''Takeshi's Castle''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/mar/mar350.htm|title=Pogo lines up rib-tickling fare|date=27 March 2006|accessdate=22 September 2017|archive-date=10 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910170431/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/mar/mar350.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> | Narrator | Hindi dubbed version |- | 2008 || ''Boogie Woogie'' || Guest Judge || |- | rowspan="2"|2008–2009 || ''Laughter Knights'' || Himself || |- | ''Hello Kaun? Pehchaan Kaun'' || Host || |- | 2012 || ''Crime Patrol'' || Arjun Kangi || episodes 166 – 167 |- |rowspan="2"|2017 || ''Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!'' || Pramod & Zalil Choudhary ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.adgully.com/navin-prabhakar-roped-in-for-tv-s-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hain-74052.html|title=Navin Prabhakar roped in for &TV's Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain|accessdate=11 September 2017|archive-date=24 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924231217/https://www.adgully.com/navin-prabhakar-roped-in-for-tv-s-bhabhi-ji-ghar-par-hain-74052.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | ''The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 5'' || Guest || |- | 2022 || ''Laal Ishq'' || Subodh Chaterjee || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/navin-prabhakar-star-tv-s-laal-ishq-190520|title=Navin Prabhakar to star in &TV's Laal Ishq|work=TellyChakkar|accessdate=4 May 2022|archive-date=1 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301000000/https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/navin-prabhakar-star-tv-s-laal-ishq-190520|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |}
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==External links== * [http://navinprabhakar.com/ Navin Prabhakar Official Website] * {{IMDb name|2562720}}
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