Kishen Das | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 26 April 1997 Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Host , Model, Social Media Influencer |
| Known for | Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee , Netflix show Menu Please |
| Partner | Suchitrha Kumar |
| Parent | Brinda Das |
Kishen Das is an Indian actor, content creator and YouTuber, known for his role in the Tamil film Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee which is streaming on ZEE5.[1][2][3] Kishen also hosts the popular show Menu Please on Youtube for Netflix, some of his guests over the years have been Anil Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Neeraj Madhav etc.[4][5]
Early life
Kishen was born on 26 April 1997 in Chennai.[6] His mother Brinda Das is a theatre and television actor. He ventured into theatre in Chettinad Vidyashram, under the guidance of Mr Jayakumar Janakiraman of the Koothupattarai. His interest for performing and acting began just around then and was a part of Chennai's theatre circuit till college. He studied Visual Communication at Loyola College, Chennai. Kishen ventured out in search of some work when he found Fully Filmy. Kishen's association with Fully Filmy began in 2016 when he was working part-time and studying at Loyola and went on till 2019 when he decided to actively look for acting work. During his time at Fully Filmy, he was known for Fully Rewind, a show wherein he would present listicles about cinema and the infamous '2 minute reviews' which were popular back then.[7][8][9][10]
His podcast 'Timepass with Das' which he began in 2019 officially became a Spotify Original in May 2022.[11]
Film career
During his stint at Fully Filmy, he came across an audition announcement for a film shared by Gautham Vasudev Menon in an untitled project directed by Mr X a.k.a. Darbuka Siva. They began filming this ensemble in 2019 with updates on the project, songs, and teasers consecutively. The title of the film was revealed to be Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee. Kishen played the role of Vinoth, a school going boy whose love for music and hatred for studies overtook everything in life. His love for Rekha and his dynamic with Rekha dictated his storyline in the film. The film won multiple awards and special mentions since its release.[12][13][14][15]
Kishen's second outing was Sync, a horror film that released to mixed reports on aha.[16]
Personal life
In March 2024, Kishen got engaged to Suchitrha Kumar.[17]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nerkonda Paarvai | Andrea's friend | [18] |
| 2022 | Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee | Vinoth | debut as lead |
| 2023 | Sync | Gautham | Aha Exclusive film |
| 2024 | Singapore Saloon | Basheer | |
| 2024 | Tharunam | Arjun | filming |
| 2024 | Eerapadham Kaatru Mazhai | Kani | filming |
References
- ^ "'Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee' review: Kishen Das does well in this rambling tale of high-school romance". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2022-06-12. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "'Constant Emotional Support': Actor Kishen Das' Note For Mother Brinda Das". News18. Archived from the original on 2022-06-21. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee hero Kishen Das and heroine Meetha Ragunath's Interview". Filmibeat. Archived from the original on 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
- ^ "Gautham Menon, Vadivelu to team up for a project; confirms it on a Valentine's Day video on Netflix". Ottplay. Archived from the original on 2022-06-21. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "@Irfan's view & Kishen Das Try Food From Chennai's Popular Messes - Menu Please - Netflix India". finalnews24. Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "Kishen Das's character role as Vinodh in the movie "Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee" goes well accepted". News24. Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "Mudhal Nee Mudivn Nee' review: Coming-of-age drama with no thrills". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 2022-01-28. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "Kishen Das's character role as Vinodh in the movie "Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee" goes well accepted". News24. Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "Kishen Das Exclusive Interview". Cineulagam. Archived from the original on 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
- ^ "Kishen Das Interview". Filmibeat. Archived from the original on 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
- ^ "Kishen Das's character role as Vinodh in the movie "Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee" goes well accepted". News24. Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee Review : A Trip Down Memory Lane That is worth watching". Times of India. Archived from the original on 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee to get an OTT release". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2022-01-08. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "'Mudhalum Nee Mudivum nee' set for world TV premiere this weekend". Times of India. Archived from the original on 2022-05-31. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "Kishen Das's character role as Vinodh in the movie "Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee" goes well accepted". News24. Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "Sync Movie Review: A promising screen-life horror let down by an age-old plot". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 22 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Actor Kishen Das Gets Engaged To Best Friend Suchitrha". Times Now. 2024-03-28. Archived from the original on 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ "'Nerkonda Paarvai' review: Ajith's integration into this remake yields mixed results". Archived from the original on 2022-06-30. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
External links
- Kishen Das at IMDb
This page was last edited on 1 May 2024, at 09:58