Robo Shankar

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Robo Shankar
Born Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Alma mater Master of Arts in Economics, Madurai University, awarded as Doctor of Philosophy by world tamil university.
Occupation Bodybuilder, Film Actor, Show Presenter, Anchor, Stand Up Comedian, Dancer
Years active 2005–present
Awards Honorable Doctorate, Kalaimamani

Robo Shankar is an Indian stand-up comedian who has also appeared in character roles in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough with STAR Vijay's Kalakkapovathu Yaaru performing stand up comedy. He is a now cast as regular on several shows on STAR Vijay and has presented television shows for the channel. He visited and performed stage shows in more than 30 countries. He was awarded "Doctorate" by International Tamil University, USA.[1]

Career

Robo Shankar who is a mimicry artist was offered by Gokul a role in Rowthiram (2011), however his scenes were edited out from the film.[2] Gokul again casted him in an role of Pasupathi's henchman in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013) which gave him a break as an actor.[2][3] After doing small roles in Yaaruda Mahesh and Kappal, Balaji Mohan casted him the role of a drunkard in Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014). His performance was described by critics as "scream".[4] He portrayed a negative character in Touring Talkies. He then acted in Maari where his performance was mentioned by critics that he "deserves a special mention" and "steals the show with his unique one-liners and body language".[5][6] He did a cameo in Trisha Ilana Nayanthara. He also acted in Puli as a shrunken person. His upcoming project is Maiem.[7]

Filmography

Year Film Role Source
1999 Padayappa background artist
2003 Joot unknown
2003 Uyirosai unknown
2004 Aai Army men
2005 Karka Kasadara henchman uncredited[8]
2007 Deepavali billu'friend
2011 Rowthiram Cameo appearance in the song "Golimaare"
2013 Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Sound Shankar
2013 Yaaruda Mahesh Gopal
2014 Vaayai Moodi Pesavum Matta Ravi
2014 Kappal Seenu Anna
2015 Touring Talkies Chinnaiyya
2015 Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
2015 Moone Moonu Varthai
2015 Maari Sanikizhamai
2015 Strawberry
2015 Maya Shankar
2015 Trisha Illana Nayanthara Auto Driver
2015 Puli Albert @ Alpha
2015 Sutta pazham sudatha pazham
2015 Maiem
2015 Yatchan
2015 Muthukumar Wanted Malaysia Tamil Movie
2016 Rajini Murugan Politician
2016 Saagasam
2016 Aarathu Sinam
2016 Jithan 2 Vela Ramamoorthy
2016 Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran Post-production
2016 Palaya Vannara Pettai Filming
2016 S3 Filming

References

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  8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPZeK53C2hw

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