Kalabhavan Navas

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Navas Backer (27 April 1974 – 1 August 2025), better known by his stage name as Kalabhavan Navas, was an Indian actor, comedian and mimic. He began his career performing mimicry in stage shows and gained prominence after joining the Kalabhavan troupe, from which he adopted his professional moniker. He subsequently performed with the Cochin Arts troupe along with his brother, Niyas Backer. He was also a singer. Navas made his film debut in Chaithanyam (1995) and appeared in approximately 50 Malayalam films, primarily in comedic roles. He is best known for his roles in Mimics Action 500 (1995), Hitler Brothers (1997), Junior Mandrake (1997), Mattupetti Machan (1998), Chandamama (1999) and Thillana Thillana (2003).

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