Tulu nataka comedy devdas kapikad biography
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Devadas Kapikad
Indian actor
Devadas Kapikad | |
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| Born | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Other names | Telikeda Bolli |
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| Spouse | Sharmila |
| Children | Arjun Kapikad |
| Honours | Honorary Doctorate by the University of Mangalore (2022) |
Devadas Kapikad is a Tulu film and theatre actor, director, writer, producer, lyricist and singer. He has also acted in some Kannada films. He owns a drama troupe called Cha-parka.[1]
Filmography
[edit]- All films are in Tulu, unless otherwise noted.
As dubbing artist
[edit]- Kantara (2022) for Achyuth Kumar (Tulu dubbed version)
Awards
[edit]List of Tulu Movies Links
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Special
November 17, 2008
Devadas Kapikad is a household name in Dakshina Kannada district. His name spells magic and brings smile on the lips of the theatre'savvy citizens of the district. . He is a dramatist, actor and director par excellence and therefore, an institution unto himself.. The ease with which he becomes one with the role he dons, his acting prowess and the sense of timing in delivering punch lines., have earned him the title 'Dialogue King' from his fans. Because of him, those who were never interested in Tulu dramas, started thronging the theatre. If Kapikad is there in the play, the audience are sure of getting more than their money's worth.
'Bale Chaa Parka,' the first play he authored and acted in, is making waves even now, after so many years since it was first staged. With him, Tulu theatre has grown and matured. Kapikad is on the threshold of adding another feather to his cap, that of acting in a Kannada movie. When asked as to why it took him
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