Kalabhavan Navas

Actor, Comedian, Mimicry Artist, Singer

Indian Wadakkancherry, Thrissur, Kerala, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Comedian, Mimicry Artist, Singer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth27/04/1974
Age51 years (died on 01, Aug, 2025)
BirthplaceWadakkancherry, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Date of Death01/08/2025

Latest News about Kalabhavan Navas

01/08/2025

Kalabhavan Navas died in Kochi on 1 August 2025 after being found unconscious in a hotel room in Chottanikkara. He was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival, and reports identified cardiac arrest as the likely cause. The death ended a long career in Malayalam film, television, and mimicry.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameNavas Backer
Famous forHis mimic roles in the Malayalam films

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGovernment Boys High School, Wadakkancherry, Kerala

Personal Life

ReligionIslamic
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Dancing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateOctober 2002

Family

FatherAboobacker (Actor)
Siblings
  • Niyas Backer
  • Nisam Backer
SpouseRehana Navas (Malayalam Actress)
Children
  • Navas Ridwan
  • Navas Rihan
  • Navas Naharin

Career

Debut
FilmChaithanyam (1995)
TVBadai Bungalow (2013) as a host
Last FilmDetective Ujjwalan (2025) as Ashokan
Notable Works
  • Hitler Brothers (1997)
  • My Dear Karadi (1999)
  • One Man Show (2001)
  • Thillana Thillana (2003)
  • Mimics Action 500 (1995)
  • Junior Mandrake (1997)
  • Mattupetti Machan (1998)
  • Chandamama (1999)
Television InvolvementHosted and judged shows such as Badai Bungalow, Comedy Stars, Comedy Masters, and Thakarppan Comedy

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Kalabhavan Navas was a prominent figure in the Malayalam entertainment industry for nearly three decades.
2. He was raised in a family of performing artists, which greatly influenced his career choice.
3. Despite financial constraints during his childhood, he pursued his passion for performance.
4. Navas made his professional debut at the age of 21 and later founded Cochin Arts with his brother.
5. He often imitated his father's roles, continuing the family legacy in acting.
6. His family was known for their significant contributions to the comedy and mimicry scene.
7. He had a profound love for cinema, entertainment, and mentoring young artists.
8. Navas survived a major car accident in the past, which changed his perspective on life.
9. He was actively involved in charity events and rarely charged fees for performances.
10. His daughter Naharin made her acting debut in 2021 with the film Confessions of a Cuckoo.
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