# Roger Narayan > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Roger_Narayan > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Roger_Narayan.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Narayan > Source revision: 1357286520 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Indian Kannada film actor}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Roger Narayan | image = | birth_name = Raj Narayan | occupation = Actor | years_active = 1985{{ndash}}1993
2006{{ndash}}present }} '''Raj Narayan''' is an actor who works in predominantly Kannada and English-language films. He is known for playing the titular role in ''[Hola Venky!](/source/Hola_Venky!)'' and starring in ''[U Turn](/source/U_Turn_(2016_film))'' (2016). == Career == Roger Narayan studied engineering at [BITS Pilani](/source/Birla_Institute_of_Technology_and_Science%2C_Pilani) before deciding to pursue his passion of becoming an actor. He subsequently learned acting in several institutions.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/making-the-uturn-home/article8393358.ece|title=Making the U-turn home|work=[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)|last=K.|first=Bhumika|date=24 March 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/hollywood-actor-is-hero-of-kannada-film/articleshow/50830489.cms|title=Hollywood actor is hero of Kannada film|work=[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)|date=24 January 2017|last=Suresh|first=Sunayana}} He changed his stage name from Raj to Roger so that he would not be cast in stereotypical Indian roles. He started off as a child artist in Kannada films before played supporting roles in several English films and television shows before debuting as a lead actor with the quirky Indian English film ''[Hola Venky!](/source/Hola_Venky!)'' (2014), which was shot in India. He garnered recognition for his role in the [Kannada](/source/Kannada) film ''[U Turn](/source/U_Turn_(2016_film))'' (2016) as a [sub-inspector](/source/sub-inspector) of police.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Tales-from-a-journeyman/article14513152.ece|title=Tales from a journeyman|date=28 July 2016|last=Joseph|first=Raveena|work=[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)}} He played the role of an [iyengar](/source/iyengar) in ''[The Man Who Knew Infinity](/source/The_Man_Who_Knew_Infinity)'' (2015) and starred in ''417 Miles'', another multilingual venture. He starred in ''[Humble Politician Nograj](/source/Humble_Politician_Nograj)'' (2018) as a [NRI](/source/non-resident_Indian) politician.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2017/dec/19/roger-narayan-plays-outsider-and-conscience-in-humble-politician-nograj-3685.html|title=Roger Narayan plays an outsider in Humble Politician Nograj|work=[Cinema Express](/source/New_Indian_Express)|date=19 December 2017|last=Sharadhaa|first=A.}} In a review of the film, a critic noted that "Roger Narayan is a perfect fit as Arun Patil".{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2018/jan/12/humble-politician-nograj-review-good-for-voters-right-in-time-for-polls-1752339.html|title='Humble Politician Nograj' review: Good for voters, right in time for polls|work=[New Indian Express](/source/New_Indian_Express)|date=12 January 2018|last=Sharadhaa|first=A.}} Roger Narayan made his debut as an antagonist in the Kannada film ''[Chambal](/source/Chambal_(film))'' (2019).{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/a-suave-villain-well-roger-that/articleshow/68034688.cms|title=A suave villain? Well, Roger that!|last=Desai|first=Dhwani|work=[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)|date=18 February 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/roger-narayan-turns-anti-hero-for-his-next/articleshow/68654615.cms|title=Roger Narayan turns anti-hero for his next|date=31 March 2019|work=[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/roger-narayan-turns-baddie/articleshow/53364009.cms|title=U-Turn actor turns baddie|last=Suresh|first=Sunayana|date=24 January 2017|work=[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)}} == Partial filmography == {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Film ! Role ! Language ! Notes |- | 1985 || ''[Jeevana Chakra](/source/Jeevana_Chakra)'' || Krishna || rowspan="3" | [Kannada](/source/Kannada) || rowspan="3"|Child actor |- | 1988 || ''[Sangliyana](/source/Sangliyana)'' || Kumar |- |1993 || ''[Aakasmika](/source/Aakasmika)'' || Raja |- |2010 || ''Keeping Up with the Guptas''|| Kumar || rowspan="5" | [English](/source/English_language)|| |- |2011 || ''[Happy Feet Two](/source/Happy_Feet_Two)'' || Indian penguin || voice role |- | 2012 || ''The Test'' || Marcus || |- | 2014 || ''[Hola Venky!](/source/Hola_Venky!)'' || Venky || |- | 2015 || ''[The Man Who Knew Infinity](/source/The_Man_Who_Knew_Infinity_(film))'' || Iyengar || |- | rowspan="2" |2016 | ''[U Turn](/source/U_Turn_(2016_film))'' || Nayak || Kannada || |- | ''417 Miles'' || Srinivas || English || |- | 2017 || ''[Vismaya](/source/Nibunan)'' || {{n/a}} || rowspan="3"| Kannada || Lyricist for "Kaaki Shirt-Ina" |- | 2018 || ''[Humble Politician Nograj](/source/Humble_Politician_Nograj)'' || Arun Patil || |- | rowspan="2"|2019 || ''[Chambal](/source/Chambal_(film))'' || || |- | ''[Punyakoti](/source/Punyakoti)'' || Kalinga || [Sanskrit](/source/Sanskrit) || voice role |- | 2022 || ''DNA'' || Akash || rowspan="3"|Kannada || |- | 2023|| ''Diamond Cross'' || || {{cite web |title=Roger Narayan headlines Ramdeep's directorial debut, Diamond Cross |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2023/jul/08/roger-narayan-headlines-ramdeeps-directorial-debut-diamond-cross-2592499.html |website=The New Indian Express |date=8 July 2023 }} |- | 2025 || ''[The Devil](/source/The_Devil_(2025_film))'' || || |- |} === Television === *''All television shows are in English, unless otherwise noted.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | rowspan="3" |2009 | ''[House](/source/House_(TV_series))'' || Pundit || Episode "Simple Explanation" |- | ''[Better Off Ted](/source/Better_Off_Ted)'' || Jim || Episode "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" |- | ''[The Young and the Restless](/source/The_Young_and_the_Restless)'' || Novich || 3 episodes (season 1) |- | rowspan="3"|2010 || ''[Miami Medical](/source/Miami_Medical)'' || Mukesh || Episodes "Pilot" and "88 Seconds" of season 1{{efn|name=Miami|While his role in the episode "Pilot" is credited, his role in the episode "88 Seconds" is not credited.}} |- | ''[How I Met Your Mother](/source/How_I_Met_Your_Mother)'' || Babaka || Episode "Blitzgiving" |- | ''[Victorious](/source/Victorious)'' || Dr. Bornstein || Episode "Rex Dies" |- | rowspan="2"|2012 || ''[Weeds](/source/Weeds_(TV_series))'' || Bandhi || 2 episodes |- | ''[Incredible Crew](/source/Incredible_Crew)'' || Mr. Narayan || Episode "Pancake Genie" |- | 2014 || ''[NCIS: Los Angeles](/source/NCIS%3A_Los_Angeles)'' || Roger Ali || Episode "Allegiance" |- | 2015 || ''[The Leftovers](/source/The_Leftovers_(TV_Series))'' || Bhagat || Episode "[A Matter of Geography](/source/A_Matter_of_Geography)" |} == Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Work ! Outcome ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}} |- | 2017 || [64th Filmfare Awards South](/source/64th_Filmfare_Awards_South) || [Best Supporting Actor](/source/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor_%E2%80%93_Kannada) || rowspan="2"|''[U Turn](/source/U_Turn_(2016_film))'' ||{{nom}} || style="text-align:center;" |{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms|title=Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)|date=16 June 2018|newspaper=The Times of India|accessdate=1 December 2018}} |- | 2018 || [6th South Indian International Movie Awards](/source/6th_South_Indian_International_Movie_Awards) || Best Debut Actor || {{nom}} || style="text-align:center;" |{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/siima-awards-2017-mohanlal-wins-best-actor-vijay-entertainer-1021933-2017-07-02|title=SIIMA Awards 2017 Day 2: Mohanlal wins Best Actor, Vijay bags Best Entertainer|work=[India Today](/source/India_Today)|date= 2 July 2017}} |- | 2019 || [8th South Indian International Movie Awards](/source/8th_South_Indian_International_Movie_Awards) || Best Actor In A Supporting Role || ''[Humble Politician Nograj](/source/Humble_Politician_Nograj)'' || {{nom}} || style="text-align:center;" |{{Cite web|url=https://www.thelivemirror.com/siima-2019-nominations-complete-list/|title=SIIMA 2019 Nominations: See Full List Of Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam & Kannada Film Industry|work=The Live Mirror|date=19 July 2019|last=Khandelwal|first=Stuti}} |} == Notes == {{Notelist}} == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == *{{IMDb name|1963145}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Narayan, Roger}} Category:Living people Category:Male actors in Kannada cinema Category:Indian male film actors Category:21st-century Indian male actors Category:Year of birth missing (living people) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Roger Narayan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Narayan) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Narayan?action=history)). 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