Navin Prabhakar is an Indian comedian, singer, actor and a mimicry artist. He is most known for his ''Pehchaan Kaun'' (Mumbai

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) act on ''

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'' (2005). Subsequently, he hosted a mimicry and stand-up show '' Hello Kaun? Pehchaan Kaun'' (2008–2009).

Career

Navin, a commerce graduate from

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, 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 ''

'' 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. Prabhakar has given voiceover in films including '' Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''Champion'' and ''Ara Ara Aaba, Aata Tari Thamba''. He did the voiceover for the song "Dhagala lagli kala". He has also sung in

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'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 ;Television

References

External links

Navin Prabhakar Official Website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Prabhakar, Navin Living people Indian stand-up comedians Indian television presenters Indian male voice actors Male actors in Hindi cinema 21st-century Indian male actors Place of birth missing (living people) Year of birth missing (living people) Indian male comedians