Sadhu Kokila

Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach (born 24 March 1966)[2] known by his screen name Sadhu Kokila, is an Indian musician, actor, film director and producer, and an occasional screenwriter and lyricist who works in Kannada cinema. He began his career as a composer before taking to acting in films, appearing mostly in comic roles. He has also directed ten Kannada films, the notable one being Raktha Kanneeru (2003).

Sadhu Kokila
Born
Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach[1]

(1966-03-24) 24 March 1966
NationalityIndian
Other namesKokila Sadhu, Sadhu maharaj
OccupationMusician, actor, film director, producer
Years active1992–present
Spouse(s)Saleena
Children2
Websitewww.sadhukokila.yolasite.com

As a composer, he is a two-time recipient of the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director, which he won 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 South Indian International Movie Awards.

Early life and career

Sadhu Kokila was born as Sahaya Sheelan on 24 March 1966 into a Christian family of Natesh and Mangala in Bangalore in the Indian State of Mysore (now Karnataka).[2] He was born to a family of musicians with father being a violinist in a music band of Karnataka Police Department, his mother and sister being playback singers. Sadhu Kokila's brother Layendra is also an actor. 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. He is also one of the fastest keyboard players in India.

Personal life

Kokila married Saleena in 1993. They have two children together, Suraag and Srujan.[1]

Filmography

As actor

YearsFilmRoleNotes
1992Sorry
1993Shhh!Cameo appearance
1995OmShankar
1997O MalligeMustafa
1999Bombat Halva
2000Kiladi
Ekangi
2001Vaalee
Jipuna Nanna Ganda
2002ChanduThimma
NagarahavuVishwanath Sharma
2003Laali Haadu
Raktha KanneeruAlso director
RaaSridhar's friendTelugu film
Mani
Thayi Illada Thabbali
2004Saagari
Mellusire Savigaana
Rama Krishna
Maurya
Kalasipalya
2005Kanchanaganga
Anna Thangi
Gowramma
RakshasaAlso director
Nammanna
Sakha Sakhi
2006Hubli
Aishwarya
SuntaragaaliAlso director
Mata
2007Parodi
Sixer
AnatharuAlso director, screenwriter and composer
Amrutha Vaani
Snehana Preethina
2008Meravanige
Mast Maja Maadi
Kaamannana Makkalu
PUC
Nee Tata Naa Birla
Sangama
2009Gilli
Lift Kodla
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Tabbali
Dubai Babu
Raam
Vayuputra
Savari
Male Barali Manju Irali
Devru
Rajani
2010SuperChaddi brother
Deadly 2
PrithviTirupathi
Kari Chirathe
ShouryaJimson
Mr. TheerthaAlso director
Hoo
Porki
Hendtheer Darbar
Zamana
Aithalakkadi
Veera
Ullasa Utsaha
Jothegara
O Manase
Hara
2011Aata
Dudde Doddappa
2012Yaare KoogadaliShishupalaSIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)
Romeo
Jaanu
Anarkali
Mr. 420
Lucky
Snehitaru
Gokula Krishna
2013Victory
Bhajarangi
Dilwala
GooglyMusthafaNominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
Sweety Nanna Jodi
Loosegalu
Auto Raja
MynaBeggar in train
NinnindaleLucky
Election
Bachchan
Aane Pataaki
Madarangi
Devarane
Bangari
Shravani SubramanyaGovinda
2014MaanikyaVeeraprathapa Simha
Mr. and Mrs. RamachariManche GowdaIIFA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)
Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)
Chandralekha
BrahmaSadhu
Gajakesari
Love Is Poison
PowerKidney Kamangi
Khatarnaak
Savaari 2
Tirupathi Express (film)§
2015Ond Chance Kodi
Mythri
RannaBhaskar
AatagaraSadhu Maharaj
1st Rank Raju
Mr. Airavata
2016Kathe Chitrakathe Nirdeshana Puttanna
Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole
Mast Mohabbat
Viraat
Shivalinga
Bhale JodiAlso director, composer
U the end A
Supari Surya
Jai Maruthi 800
ChakravyuhaSadhu
Style KingSadhu
Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara
Jaggu Dada
Jigarthanda
Lakshmana
ZoomM.J.Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada
Bhujanga
Deal Raja
Kotigobba 2Bilingual film (Kannada, Tamil)
Crazy Boy
Happy Birthday
Mungaru Male 2Nominated SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
2017Lee
Hai
RaajakumaraAnthony Gonsales
Real Police
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
Dandupalya 2
BharjariLoveguru
Chamak
Mahanubhavaru
Mufti
2018Kanaka
Sanjeeva
Preethiya Raayabhari
O Premave
Johnny Johnny Yes Papa
Huccha 2
Seizer
Double Engine
Ayogya
Snehave Preethi
Victory 2Sadhu GowdaNominated- SIIMA Award for Best Comedian - Kannada
Sur Sur Batthi
Thayige Thakka Maga
Tharakasura
Looty
OrangeKodanda
2019Amar
Natasaarvabhowma
Yajamana
Adyaksha in America
Bharaate
Mane Maratakkide Raghava
2020 Mayabazar 2016 Pataki Pandu
Drona

As director

YearsFilmNotes
2003Raktha Kanneeru
2005Rakshasa
2006Suntaragaali
2007Anatharu
2008Gange Baare Thunge Baare
2009Devru
2010Mr. Theertha
2010Shourya
2011Police Story 3Co-director
2014Super Ranga
2016Bhale Jodi

As composer

YearFilmNotes
1993Shhh!
1994Curfew
1994Asha Jyoti
1994Gandugali
1995 Mangalya Sakshi
1995Savyasachi
1995Ohhoo
1995Mother India
1995Priya O... Priya
1995Bal Nan Maga
1995Betegara
1995Aata Hudugata
1995Thavaru Beegaru
1995Nighatha
1995Nishchithartha
1995Kavya
1995Shiva
1995Emergency
1996Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
1996Gajanura Gandu
1996Dhani
1996Shrimathi Kalyana
1997Jackie Chan
1999No 1
2000Kiladi
2000Swalpa Adjust Madkolli
2002Majestic
2002H2O
2002Kitty
2003Laali Haadu
2003Raktha Kanneeru
2003Daasa
2004Rowdy AliyaGuest composer
2004Darshan
2004Y2K
2005RakshasaKarnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director
2005 Masala
2005Deadly Soma
2006Suntaragaali
2006Thangigagi
2008Inthi Ninna PreethiyaKarnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director
2009Devru
2009Jaaji Mallige
2010Aithalakkadi
2010Hendtheer Darbar
2010Shourya
2011Aata
2011Sanju Weds GeethaBackground score only
2011Police Story 3Background score only
2012EdegarikeAlso playback singer for song "Neenondu Mugiyada Mouna"
Udaya Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
2013MynaBackground score only
2013Tony
2014Anarkali
2015Rathavara
2016Bhale Jodi
2016Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu
2016Masti Gudi
2017Uppi Rupee
2018RajasimhaBackground score only
2018Prema BarahaBackground score only

Awards and nominations

Karnataka State Film Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
IIFA Utsavam

References

  1. 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.
  2. Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 13 - February 06, 2016 - Full Episode. Archived from the original on 10 February 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
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