Naveen Prabhakar Aims to Remain India’s Top Comedian

  •   Mon, Nov 01 2010
  •   By Denzil Fernandes

Pics by Ravi Almeida
Daijiworld Media Network

Nov 1, 2010

If you say that nothing succeeds like success, go no further than India’s top slot comedian Naveen Prabhakar. Young and chirpy as he should be in his trade of making people laugh whenever he takes the mike, Naveen seemed friendly and cordial even if you were meeting him for the first time. And by making people laugh he has shown that there is no parameter to success.

Naveen was in Dubai to perform at the ‘Bindaas Bollywood’ show held, recently.  A funny character indeed, Naveen was all out to reveal his past and future with no holds barred.

Having tasted spectacular success especially with his ‘Pehchan Kaun’, his most famous comedy series yet, Naveen is immensely blessed with enough talent to shine as an actor, singer and comedian in which he specializes. This apart, he has anchored shows in every nook and corner of the world including a mammoth 45,000 crowd in Atlanta (US) where the audience did not let him go off stage. This was at the ‘hearthrob’ show in 2003 where 11 other top bollywood stars were performing live on stage. Star performer Hrithik Roshan was  so impressed with Naveen that he came and hugged him with love. His popularity and the nine passports accumulated on the course of his various tours, for some countries even multiple visas with no questions asked.




Naveen started it as a hobby in school and continued the profession of imitating professors and others which gave him quick money whenever he performed around his vicinity. So much so at a Satyanarayana puja in Mumbai as a 12th standard student his classmates forced him to perform which gave him Rs 101 and a rude shock to his mother who asked where the money came from!

Naveen believes that comedy can ease the day to day stress of people. He is happy to have contributed to the people with his rare brand of comedy. He is also a good singer with about 7 albums released that includes Marathi songs, Her has so far acted in a total of 6 films. Currently, Naveen is busy with more films including ‘Yaraana aur thodisi bewakoofi’ under a top banner.

Naveen has been on the road for 12 years with a mixture of roles as an anchor, comedian and actor. He hit the bull’s eye in 2005 with his ‘Pehchan Kaun’ series which had his name zoom to the top as one of the finest comedians in India. He is now pleased that more and more women performers are coming into the scene as comedians which means that the vulgarity factor will now diminish. Most television channels have comedy as one of their prime time offerings.

Naveen considers Johnny Lever as the master in the  professional comedy circus. He was eloquent while praising Lever who is said to be at ease with his mastery over so many Indian languages. There will never be another like Johnny Lever says Naveen acknowledging his contribution to comedy in India. He also says that Navjot Singh Sidhu is a fine personality with so much knowledge.

Being a trained actor, the boyish looking comedian who can imitate most of the voices of famous film stars is gunning to get a filmfare award.  When I asked him if he believed in receiving such awards which some top actors do not bother, Naveen said that he wanted to show everyone his talent as a comedian with acting ability as well.

Having reaped success in his career and still looking like a college student even today, Naveen is indeed blessed with a rare talent that can send the audience laughing non-stop.  His comical narration of a college girl talking to her boy friend from a Mumbai telephone booth made me burst out with laughter. With so many waiting in the queue to make a phone call including Naveen at the booth in a Mumbai suburb, the girl was unaffected and continued talking.  Seeing Naveen behind making faces to come off the line and give the phone she yelled to tell her boy friend ‘hi darling, here is this joker pestering me to end the call. Wait a minute, I will call you back.  O.k.?’ 

Most of Naveen’s comedy acts are based on real life occurrences and are presented in a way that you cannot help applauding India’s comedy star in awe. That is the brilliance of Naveen Prabhakar.

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Comment on this article

  • Santhosh, Menezes

    Mon, Nov 01 2010

    Dear Denzil,
    Bindas Bollywood had great crowd with no Media publicty (Dubai Radio shut down 3 days before the show)you are a great organiser & we will be there for your next event too. The Sound System was just out of the world & thanks to JP for proving his skills again as I know him for many years & is a professional with professionals The team with Chilly Willy...thanks for the great evening & looking forward for your shows

  • Anil Cardoza, Belman/Dubai

    Mon, Nov 01 2010

    Dear Danzil very good article.Now only i know naveen is a not only comedian but actor and singer also.

  • Uttam Menezes, Bendur/Sharjah

    Mon, Nov 01 2010

    Dear Denzil,

    its a well drafted article. Indeed navin Prabhakar is one of the best stand up comedian. Thanks for giving inforfation about the achievement of this great performed. Denzil you have been a great organiser and will be looking forward to your next venture, All the very best and may god bless you

  • Daya Kirodian, Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Nov 01 2010

    Dear Denzil,
    It was a great programme by Naveen Prabhakar, with perfect ion of entertainer. With this article you revealed Naveen achievement in the entertainment industry. Please keep up your good journalism, As a reader I always note you as a journalist will never praise yourself which is the symbol of professionalism. God bless you.

  • HENRY MISQUITH, MANGALORE/BAHRAIN

    Mon, Nov 01 2010

    Thanks Denzil, it's nice reading and knowing about Naveen Prabhakar a stage actor, stand-up comedian, anchor and playback singer.

  • Ronald D.F.D'Souza, Bondel/Mangalore/Bahrain

    Mon, Nov 01 2010

    Hi Denzil, thanks for your nice interview with Naveen Prabhakar. I had some knowledge about him, but i was not knowing he is one of the top, comedian as well as actor and singer.I hope you will bring more artists to Dubai.


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