Govind Padmasoorya

Govind Padmasoorya, popularly known as GP is a television presenter and film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema.[1] He made his debut in the movie Atayalangal directed by M. G. Sasi. He is popular among Malayali audiences through the reality show D 4 Dance. He directed a featured film for Malayalam television channel Asianet for their 25 years celebration.

Govind Padmasoorya
Born (1987-06-16) 16 June 1987
Pattambi, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesGP
Alma materSt. Aloysius College, Whistling Woods International Institute
OccupationFilm actor, television presenter, VJ
Years active2007–present
Parent(s)Govind Menon, Malathy
AwardsKerala state awards 2016 for Best Anchor Kerala state award 2017 for Best Anchor
Websitegovindpadmasoorya.in

Early and personal life

Govind Padmasoorya popularly known as GP was born on June 16, 1987 at Pattambi, as the son of Govind Menon, (Bank Manager, CSB) and Malathy (AGM, BSNL). He completed his graduate in Master of Business Administration in St.Aloysius College in Manglore. Later, he went to Whistling Woods International to complete his media studies. He has a younger brother named Govind Amrithsoorya.

Career

GP made his debut in Malayalam cinema as the protagonist in Atayalangal, directed by M. G. Sasi and produced by Aravind Venugopal.[2] The film was based on the life and literature of the writer Nandanar.[3] The film won five Kerala State Film Awards including Best Film. Next, GP portrayed the role of Vinu, the brother of the IG (Suresh Gopi) in B. Unnikrishnan's IG, who transforms from a loving brother to a ruthless terrorist towards the end of the movie. He was also cast as Sreekanth, an Indian cricketer, in Daddy Cool.[4] Then on he did lead roles in many films including 32aam adhyayam 23aam vaakyam along with Lal & Miya directed by Arjun Prabhakaran and Gokul Ramakrishnan.[5] He played a zumba dancer in his latest film Pretham directed by Ranjith Shanker. He was shot to fame hosting the super hit reality show D 4 Dance in Mazhavil Manorama. He also won the Kerala state award for hosting the show Adi Mone Buzzer in Asianet. He has portrayed antihero in his debut Tamil movie Kee with Jiiva. He has also acted in music albums like Monjulla Painkili and Kumkumam.

Filmography
yearfilmRoleNotes
2008AtayalangalPadathuparambil Gopinathan – GopiDebut in Malayalam
2009Daddy CoolSreekanth
2009Bhoomi MalayalamSatheeshan
2009IGVinu
2010College DaysJoe
2013Natholi Oru Cheriya MeenallaMoby
201372 ModelV. Sajan
2014Ettekaal SecondSandeep S Nair (Sandu)
2014VarshamDr.Prakashan
2015LavenderKabir Abbas
201532aam adhyayam 23aam vaakyamFreddy Abraham
2016PrethamShibu Majeed
2018Pretham 2Shibu MajeedSequel to 2016 movie Pretham
Cameo appearance
2019KeeShivaDebut in Tamil
2020Ala VaikunthapurramulooPaidithalliDebut in Telugu

Television
YearProgrammeRoleLanguageChannelNotes
2014D 4 DanceCo-Host with Jewel MaryMalayalamMazhavil ManoramaReality show
2015 Gum on D2Co-Host with Pearle Maaney
2015 Thengakola Mangatholi HimselfMazhavil ManoramaMusic album
2015–2016Adi Mone Buzzer:Fastest Family FirstHostAsianetGame show
2016Asianet Film Awards 2016Host with Meera, Gayathri SureshAward night
2016Singapore OnamHost / PerformerStage show
2017Asianet Film Awards 2017Host with Meera NandanAward night
2017-2018Dare The Fear : Aarkunde ee Chankoottam?HostAsianetReality show
Dare The Fear : Extra timeHost
201921st Asianet Film AwardsHost with Nyla UshaAward night
2019-2020AnantharamHostFlowers TV

Awards
Won
  • JC award 2007 for best debut actor
  • ALA film award 2008 for best new face
  • Asiavision Awards 2014 – Best Anchor for D2
  • Asianet Television Awards 2016 – Best Anchor (Male) for Adi Mone Buzzer:Fastest Family First
  • Kerala State Television Awards 2016 – Best Anchor for Adi Mone Buzzer: Fastest Family First
  • Kerala State Television Awards 2017 – Best Anchor for Adi Mone Buzzer: Fastest Family First
  • 2018 : JCI young personality of the year
Nominated
  • Flowers TV awards 2017 – Best Anchor for Adi Mone Buzzer: Fastest Family First

References
  1. സി.ശ്രീകാന്ത്‌ (1 October 2012). "'തകര'യുടെ തകര്‍പ്പന്‍ വരവ്‌" (in Malayalam). Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  2. Deepa Soman (22 September 2014). "Dance is my fear factor but I dared to do that too: Govind Padmasoorya". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  3. "Stepping into Nandanar's shoes". Rediff. 5 May 2008.
  4. "Sreesanth offered film alongside Mammootty". Express India. Archived from the original on 20 September 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  5. "A thriller Outing". The New Indian Express. 16 June 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
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