Gangavathi Pranesh, also known as ''Gangavathi Beechi'' and ''Junior Beechi'' is an Indian stand-up comedian who primarily performs in
Kannada
Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native s ...
, often sharing his life experiences through his humorous speeches . He is very popular among Kannadigas and has traveled over 11 countries such as USA, Australia, Dubai, Singapore, and England for entertaining Indians over there . He has also given around 3500 programs in 400 places in State of Karnataka.
He appeared as popular face in Kannada talk show Harate (ಹರಟೆ) which is aired on
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and also in various Kannada TV reality shows as ''Guest Speaker.'' Has Won around 30 awards and been honoured by Hundreds of Organizations
Humour festivals
Gangavathi Pranesh along with other artists like Basvaraj Mahamani, Narshimha Joshi started giving stand-up comedy performances, which came to be known as Hasya Utsava, Hasya Sanje ''or Humour Festival'' in Karnataka.
His speeches are mainly based on humour and contains social awareness. Pranesh has been praised by audiences and critics alike for his unique style and content, inspired by
Beechi.
Appeared in several Kannada TV programs as a Guest Speaker.
Pranesh appeared in Talk show Weekend With Ramesh season 3. He has been judge in TV reality shows like Comedy Kiladigalu and Kannadada Kanmani.
Pranesh made his acting debut in Kannada film
Mussanjemaatu
''Mussanjemaatu'' is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language romance film starring Sudeep and Ramya (actress), Ramya. The film was directed by Mussanje Mahesh. The movie is produced by Suresh Jain. The music of the film was launched on 4 April 2008. The ...
in 2008 Starting Sudeep and Ramya.
Pranesh has also been admired for his art of literature. He has written over 5 books: Nagisuvavana Novugalu, Vaghbanagalu, Pranesh Payana, Pranesh Punch and Nakkava Geddava. And he writes for a Column in Kannada news paper Vishwavani every Wednesday.
References
External links
Official website
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Indian stand-up comedians
Living people
1968 births