“He acts as Uncle Francis, a comedic avatar which has found a cult following.”
• IMDb biography
Naveen Richard is a Bangalore-based stand-up comedian, sketch writer and actor. He studied law at the National Law School of India University in Bangalore, was a finalist at Comedy Central's Indian Comedy Festival in 2012, and created Uncle Francis, a character with a cult following. He has also acted in Pushpavalli and Better Life Foundation.
If you have laughed at an uncle who has an opinion on everything and a remedy for all of it, you have met Uncle Francis. Here is what the record says about the man behind him.
Quick Information
He got a law degree, then decided arguing with uncles was more fun if you played one.
Who Is Naveen Richard?
Naveen Richard is a comedian and actor from the Bangalore comedy scene, known for character-driven sketches. He has performed more than 400 stand-up shows and headlined events including Stage 42, the Bangalore Comedy Festival and Chennai's Fringe Comedy Festival.
Did Naveen Richard Study Law?
Yes. He studied at the National Law School of India University in Bangalore before moving into comedy full time.
Who Is Uncle Francis?
Uncle Francis is his comic character, an opinionated uncle whose videos built a cult following online.
What Has Naveen Richard Acted In?
He has acted in the series Pushpavalli and Better Life Foundation, the Comedy Central show Challenge Accepted, and the sci-fi comedy web series Starboyz with Kenny Sebastian.
- Pushpavalli Comedy series
- Better Life Foundation Mockumentary series
- Starboyz Web series with Kenny Sebastian
- Challenge Accepted Comedy Central
He was a finalist on Comedy Central's Indian Comedy Festival in 2012, early in the Indian stand-up boom.
Why Does Naveen Richard Belong in People of Bangalore?
He studied at NLSIU in Bangalore, lives in the city, and has been part of its stand-up scene since the early 2010s.
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Who is Naveen Richard?
A Bangalore-based comedian and actor, known for his character Uncle Francis.
Where did Naveen Richard study?
At the National Law School of India University, Bangalore.
Which shows has Naveen Richard acted in?
Pushpavalli, Better Life Foundation and Starboyz, among others.
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