Govind Padmasoorya (born 16 June 1987), popularly known by his initials GP, is an Indian television presenter actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema and a few Telugu films.[2] He made his debut in the movie Atayalangal directed by M. G. Sasi.
Govind Padmasoorya | |||||||
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 Govind Padmasoorya | |||||||
| Born | 16 June 1987 | ||||||
| Other names | GP, Padma | ||||||
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| Years active | 2008–present | ||||||
| Spouse | |||||||
YouTube information | |||||||
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| Years active | 2020- Present | ||||||
| Genre(s) | Lifestyle, Travel Vlog, Motivation, Music | ||||||
| Subscribers | 355 K[1] | ||||||
| Total views | 41.5 Million[1] | ||||||
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Last updated: 6 March 2021 | |||||||
| Website | padmasoorya | ||||||
He became popular through the dance reality show D 4 Dance. He directed a featured film for Malayalam television channel Asianet for their 25 years celebration.
Career
editHe made his debut in Malayalam cinema in 2008 as the protagonist in Atayalangal, directed by M. G. Sasi and produced by Aravind Venugopal.[3] The film was based on the life and literature of the writer Nandanar.[4] Next, GP portrayed the role of Vinu, the brother of the IG (Suresh Gopi) in B. Unnikrishnan's IG, who transforms from a loving brother to a ruthless terrorist towards the end of the movie. He was also cast as Sreekanth, an Indian cricketer, in Daddy Cool.[5] Then on he did lead roles in many films including 32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam along with Lal & Miya directed by Arjun Prabhakaran and Gokul Ramakrishnan.[6]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Malayalam
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Atayalangal | Padathuparambil Gopinathan – Gopi | |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool | Sreekanth | |
| Bhoomi Malayalam | Satheeshan | ||
| IG | Vinod Krishna | ||
| 2010 | College Days | Joe | |
| 2013 | Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | Moby | |
| 72 Model | V. Sajan | ||
| 2014 | Ettekaal Second | Sandeep S Nair (Sandu) | |
| Varsham | Dr.Prakashan | ||
| 2015 | Lavender | Kabir Abbas | |
| 32aam adhyayam 23aam vaakyam | Freddy Abraham | ||
| 2016 | Pretham | Shibu Majeed | |
| 2018 | Pretham 2 | Cameo appearance | |
| 2022 | Shefeekkinte Santhosham | Shejeer | |
| 2023 | Neeraja | Alex | [7] |
| 2024 | Manorajyam | Manu Keraleeyan | [8] |
Other language films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kee | Shiva | Tamil | [9] |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Paidithalli | Telugu | [10] |
| 2022 | Bangarraju | Aadhi Sampath | [11] | |
| Meet Cute | Ajay | Web series[12] | ||
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Television
edit- TV shows
| Year | Programme | Role | Network | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | D 4 Dance | Co-Host with Jewel Mary | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam |
| 2015 | Gum on D2 | Co-Host with Pearle Maaney | ||
| Thengakola Mangatholi | Himself | |||
| 2015–2016 | Adi Mone Buzzer:Fastest Family First | Host | Asianet | |
| 2016 | Asianet Film Awards 2016 | Host with Meera, Gayathri Suresh | ||
| Singapore Onam | Host / Performer | |||
| 2017 | Asianet Film Awards 2017 | Host with Meera Nandan | ||
| 2017-2018 | Dare The Fear: Aarkunde ee Chankoottam? | Host | ||
| Dare The Fear: Extra time | ||||
| 2019 | 21st Asianet Film Awards | Host with Nyla Usha | ||
| D 5 Junior | Special Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
| 2019-2020 | Anantharam | Host | Flowers TV | |
| 2020-2021 | Mr.&.Mrs | Judge | Zee Keralam | |
| 2021 | Star Magic | Mentor | Flowers TV | |
| 2021–2022 | Bzinga | Host | Zee Keralam | |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss 3 | Himself | Asianet | |
| 10th SIIMA Awards | Host with Pearle Maaney | Surya TV | ||
| 2022–2023 | Bzinga Family Festival | Host | Zee Keralam |
Music video
edit| Year | Work | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Monchulla Painkily | Actor | Malayalam |
| Vanamallike | |||
| 2020 | Nirmana | Singer | Malayalam |
| Aaradhu Song | |||
| 2021 | Ennum Ennum Nenjoram | ||
| Minnume Kannukal | |||
| Shivoham | Singer/actor | Malayalam Tamil | |
| 2022 | Gham Ki Barish | Actor | Hindi |
Personal life
editOn 22 October 2023, Govind got engaged to Malayalam television actress Gopika Anil.[13] They both got married on 28 January 2024.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b Padmasoorya GP/about "About Govind Padmasoorya". YouTube.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ സി.ശ്രീകാന്ത് (1 October 2012). "'തകര'യുടെ തകര്പ്പന് വരവ്" (in Malayalam). Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ^ Deepa Soman (22 September 2014). "Dance is my fear factor but I dared to do that too: Govind Padmasoorya". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 September 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ "Stepping into Nandanar's shoes". Rediff. 5 May 2008. Archived from the original on 26 April 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ "Sreesanth offered film alongside Mammootty". Express India. Archived from the original on 20 September 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ "A thriller Outing". The New Indian Express. 16 June 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "New song from Shruti Ramachandran's Neeraja out". Cinema Express. 10 May 2023. Archived from the original on 11 May 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "Watch: Trailer Of Manorajyam Promises An Engaging Dark Comedy". Times Now. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ Deccan Chronicle (11 December 2017). "Govind Padmasoorya turns baddie for Kollywood flick Kee". Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ The Hindu (6 January 2020). "Allu Arjun's swag is matchless in 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo': Govind Padmasoorya". Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Govind Padmasoorya on working with Akkineni Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya in 'Bangarraju'". The Times of India. 13 January 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ H, Murali Krishna C. (22 January 2022). "I don't want to be trapped in a certain image: Govind Padmasoorya". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Govind Padmasoorya gets engaged to Gopika Anil, see photos". The Indian Express. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Actor-TV host Govind Padmasoorya ties the knot with Gopika Anil". Onmanorama. Retrieved 8 May 2024.