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Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1988-10-19

Place of Birth

Hassan, Karnataka, India

Vasishta N. Simha

Biography

**Vasishta N. Simha** (born 19 October 1988) is an acclaimed Indian actor, playback singer, and dubbing artist who predominantly works in Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil cinema. Renowned for his distinct, deep baritone voice and intense screen presence, he has carved a niche for himself by portraying powerful antagonists and complex character roles. Born in Hassan, Karnataka, and raised in Mysore, Simha completed his schooling at Sharada Vilas Education Institute and Sadvidya School. He initially pursued a career in the IT sector, working as a software engineer at Accenture. However, driven by a deep passion for acting, he quit his corporate job in 2011 to enter the Kannada film industry. Simha made his initial foray into cinema with the film *Arya's Love* (2013), but his major breakthrough came when he portrayed the main antagonist in the commercial hit *Raja Huli* (2013). This performance firmly established him as a highly sought-after actor for negative and supporting roles. He achieved widespread critical acclaim for his portrayal of the ruthless yet layered gangster Ranga in Hemanth M. Rao's neo-noir film *Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu* (2016). His performance in the film earned him the IIFA Utsavam Award and the SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role. He catapulted to pan-Indian recognition with his role as Kamal, a Bangalore-based gangster, in Prashanth Neel's massive action blockbuster series *K.G.F: Chapter 1* (2018) and *K.G.F: Chapter 2* (2022). Continuing his successful streak in Kannada cinema, he delivered memorable performances in major films such as *Tagaru* (2018), *Mayabazar 2016* (2020), and *Love Li* (2024). Expanding his horizons, he made his Telugu film debut with *Narappa* (2021) and later appeared in the blockbuster *Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire* (2023). Beyond his acting prowess, Simha is a highly regarded playback singer, lending his unique voice to numerous hit tracks across the Sandalwood industry. In his personal life, he married popular Kannada actress Hariprriya in January 2023.

Known for

K.G.F: Chapter 2

K.G.F: Chapter 2

The blood-soaked land of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) has a new overlord now - Rocky, whose name strikes fear in the heart of his foes. His allies look up to Rocky as their Savior, the government sees him as a threat to law and order; enemies are clamoring for revenge and conspiring for his downfall. Bloodier battles and darker days await as Rocky continues on his quest for unchallenged supremacy.

K.G.F: Chapter 1

K.G.F: Chapter 1

A period drama set in the 1970s, KGF follows the story of a fierce rebel who rises against the brutal oppression in Kolar Gold Fields and becomes the symbol of hope to legions of downtrodden people.

Sundaranga Jaana

Sundaranga Jaana

Lucky, a forgetful man, falls for Nandana and conceals his absent-mindedness by pretending to be a philanthropist. However, he has to deal with her father and Ajay, her suitor.

8MM Bullet

8MM Bullet

8MM Bullet movie is a crime thriller movie written and directed by Harikrishna and jointly produced by Narayan Swamy, Infant Pradeep and Saleem Shah while Judah Sandy scored music for this movie. Jaggesh playing for the time different role in this movie.

Mufti

Mufti

An undercover cop goes into the big bad world of Ronapura, an place taken over by a don named Bhairathi Ranagal, where his safety may be compromised.

Tribanadhari Barbarik

Tribanadhari Barbarik

Tribanadhari Barbarik (2025) tells the epic tale of Barbarik, grandson of Bhima, who rises in the modern age with his three invincible arrows to fight for the oppressed. Awakened in a world torn apart by greed and war, he is bound by his eternal oath to always stand with the weaker side. As ancient evils resurface and humanity faces its darkest hour, Barbarik must decide whether his power will save the world or lead it into eternal destruction.

Yevam

Yevam

In the small town of Vikarabad, Soumya, a rookie cop eager to prove herself, is paired with a sincere Officer Abhiram, to unravel the sinister motives of a serial offender Yugandhar, who targets young fan girls of stars, which turns out to be more dangerous than she imagined.

Odela 2

Odela 2

A savior, Odela Mallanna Swamy, protects a village from evil forces.

Kavacha

Kavacha

An unfortunate young girl becomes the target of a vengeful serial killer who is on the loose. The only person standing between the killer and the girl is a visually challenged man who has vowed to protect her at any cost.

Dayavittu Gamanisi

Dayavittu Gamanisi

A middle-aged bachelor, A thief, A young spiritual guru and a frustrated techie wade through a journey of self discovery that aligns them together in it's penultimate phase.

Narappa

Narappa

Narappa is forced to flee into the forest with his younger son, Sinappa, after Sinappa murders an upper caste landlord to avenge his older brother’s death. And now Narappa must make more sacrifices and navigate a deeply unjust justice system to give his son a chance at future.

Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu

Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu

Venkob Rao, a widower suffering from Alzheimer's disease, is moved to an old-age home by his son. When he goes missing one day, he crosses swords with criminals.

Devil

Devil

A British secret agent takes up the job of solving a dark mystery. He is led into a web of love, deceit and betrayal. His success and failure can change the course of history.

Love Li

Love Li

An orphan grows up to become a gangster who finds love. However, he faces a critical situation where he risks losing everything.

Odela Railway Station

Odela Railway Station

A string of murders terrorise the people of Odela village, and every newly wed girl in the village is the murder’s target. A bright young police officer is determined to find the culprit and stop the next murder from happening while anxious villagers await closure. But, unfortunately, everyone’s a suspect, and the clock is ticking.