Vasishta N. Simha

Actor, Director

Indian Hassan, Karnataka, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Director
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/10/1988
Age37 years
BirthplaceHassan, Karnataka, India

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Bio/Wiki

EducationBachelors of Computer Applications from National Degree College, Bengaluru
OverviewVasishta Niranjan Simha is an Indian actor and playback singer who predominantly works in Kannada and Telugu films. He is known for playing antagonist roles, with critical acclaim for his performance in KGF (2018–2022). He initially moved to Bengaluru with aspirations of becoming a playback singer, training under Hamsalekha, but transitioned to acting after taking a break from his corporate job.

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 1"
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Sharada Vilas Education Institute, Mysore
  • Sadvidya School, Mysore
College/University
  • Sri Sai Sathyanarayana College Of Management And Science, Bengaluru
  • National Degree College, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Singing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherVijay Narasimha
MotherName
SiblingsVindhya N Simha

Career

Debut
Acting FilmArya's Love (2013)
Singing FilmNeecha Sullu Sutho Naalige in the film 'Kirik Party' (2016)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2017 - 2nd IIFA Utsavam Best Actor in a Negative Role for the film 'Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu'
  • 2017 - 6th SIIMA Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role for the film 'Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu'
  • 2017 - 64th Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actor for the film 'Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu'
Notable Films
  • Raja Huli (2014)
  • Alone (2015)
  • Rudra Tandava (2015)
  • Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2016)
  • Sundaranga Jaana (2016)
  • Upendra Matte Baa (2017)
  • Dayavittu Gamanisi (2017)
  • Tagaru (2018)
  • 8MM Bullet (2018)
  • KGF (2018–2022)
  • India Vs England (2020)
  • Mayabazar 2016 (2020)
  • Narappa (2021)
  • Bhairathi Ranagal (2024)
  • Simbaa (2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Vasishta N. Simha transitioned from a software engineer to an actor.
2. During college, he directed a play that earned him an award.
3. His debut film 'Hubballi Hudagaru' never made it to the big screen.
4. His performance in 'Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu' received high praise and several awards.
5. In 2021, he adopted a lion cub at Bannerghatta Biological Park.
6. He trained under Hamsalekha for playback singing before entering acting.
7. He played the role of Kamal, a major antagonist, in KGF (2018–2022).
8. He made his Telugu film debut with Narappa in 2021.
9. In his second film Arya's Love, he worked in multiple capacities including second lead, cinematography, and direction department.
10. He is also a dubbing artist in the Kannada film industry.
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