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  • Comment: Please read WP:YOUTUBE which shows the very limited occasions where it may be used. A performance by the actor is not a reference 🇵🇸‍🇺🇦 FiddleTimtrent FaddleTalk to me 🇺🇦‍🇵🇸 23:29, 1 June 2025 (UTC)
  • Comment: Receiving the National Film Award is a sign of notability, but the draft must be drastically revised to become a viable article. An encyclopedia article is not a CV – there shouldn't be long lists of everything he has done, instead the article should focus on those aspects of his work that have been discussed in secondary and fully independent sources. Absolutely no links to Youtube videos in the article text, and in most cases Youtube videos are not appropriate to use as sources either (see WP:YOUTUBE for more details on this). Again, we need secondary sources – a link to his TEDx talk is not a source that can be used to verify information about that TEDx talk, and if people completely unconnected to him have not written commentaries about the talk, it shouldn't be included here. The same thing applies to many other pieces of information in the draft.
    The tone is almost entirely promotional, and contains LLM style fluff such as "He lent his voice to films like Action Replayy (2010) and Guzaarish (2010), showcasing his versatility as both a singer and a voice actor. " "In addition to his professional work, Castellino is deeply involved in mentoring aspiring voice artists through his voice training program". Please rewrite the entire draft (or what remains when the unsourced stuff is taken out) in a neutral, factual tone. bonadea contributions talk 13:36, 27 February 2025 (UTC)

François Castellino
फ्रांस्वा कॅस्टेलिनो
Born27 September
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Voice Actor, Singer, Mentor
Years active30+ years
Known forVoice-over Artistry, Vocal Coach, Bollywood playback singing, TEDx Speaker
Notable workThe Lion of Ladakh, Action Replayy, Guzaarish
SpouseMarie-Elena Ribeiro Castellino
AwardsNational Film Award (2018)

François Castellino is an Indian voice actor, singer, and performer.[1][better source needed]

In 2018, Castellino received the National Film Award for Best Narration/Voice Over for his work in the documentary The Lion of Ladakh, which depicted the Kargil War and the contributions of Colonel Sonam Wangchuk.[2] The award was presented by Smriti Irani at the 65th National Film Awards on May 3, 2018.[3][4][5]

Castellino has also worked as a playback singer in Bollywood films. For instance, he sang the track "Smile" in the film Guzaarish (2010) and was one of the singers for the song "Jungle Raje" in the Hindi version of Kabali (2016).[6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

He performed in advertising campaigns for GE India and BMW.

Early Life and Background

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François Castellino comes from a family involved in a horticulture and landscape development business that serviced corporate and private organizations. He did not pursue the family business, instead following his interest in theatre, acting, voice acting, and singing.[13][14][15]

His introduction to the voice acting field came through his sister, who was already in the industry. Castellino initially pursued theatre before transitioning more fully into voice work. He pursued higher education in history and ancient Indian culture, subjects he noted were not directly related to his subsequent career in voice acting.[16][17]

Career

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Entry into Voice Acting

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François Castellino began his career in voice acting following initial work in theatre. He has stated that his sister, Ella Castellino, an established voice artist, introduced him to the voice-over industry and helped him secure early assignments.

Castellino has mentioned that when he started, India's voice-over industry was relatively small. He began with roles such as background narration and small advertisements.[18][19]

Professional Growth and Recognition

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François Castellino began working on advertisements, television channel promos, and corporate audiovisual projects, establishing himself within the voice-over industry. His first major television commercial marked a turning point in his career, leading to more consistent opportunities.

He has voiced a variety of projects, including narrations, commercials, and character roles. Castellino has also worked as a character voice artist, providing narration for documentaries as well as voicing animated and commercial roles.

National Award

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In 2018, Castellino received the National Film Award for Best Narration / Voice Over|National Film Award for Best Narration/Voice Over for his work on the documentary ''The Lion of Ladakh''. The film focuses on the Kargil War and the role of Lieutenant Colonel Sonam Wangchuk. [20] The Hindu reported on the documentary and its subject matter..[21][22][1]

International and Bollywood Projects

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Beyond Indian markets, Castellino has worked on international advertising campaigns for companies such as GE India and BMW.[23][24] As a playback singer, he contributed to Bollywood films including Action Replayy and Guzaarish. His experience in both voice acting and singing expanded his range of work within the industry.[25][26]

Additional Work

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Theatre Performances[27]

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  • Final Solutions[28]
  • It's Christmas with Merlin and The All Stars[29]

Voice Cast and Music in Hindi Dubs

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Voice Over for Films/Documentaries

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  • The Lion of Ladakh[43]
  • Royal Enfield - The Himalayan Knot[44]
  • Breathe Again (CNA Singapore Documentary)[45]
  • Tata Group Film Honouring JRD Tata
  • Royal Enfield - Rajasthan, Sands of Time[46]
  • Documentary on India's Mega Work Force (Nat Geo)
  • Royal Enfield - 120 Years of Royal Enfield[47]

Awards and Recognition

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In 2018, François Castellino received the National Film Award for Best Narration/Voice Over for his work in the documentary The Lion of Ladakh. The film depicts the Kargil War and the contributions of Colonel Sonam Wangchuk.[48]

The winners of the 65th National Film Awards were announced on April 13, 2018, in New Delhi. The jury for the non-feature film category was chaired by Nakul Kamte. The award was presented to Castellino by Smriti Irani, then Minister of Information and Broadcasting, at the official ceremony held on May 3, 2018.[49]

The National Film Awards are presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organization under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. The awards recognize excellence in Indian cinema across various categories.[50]

References

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  1. ^ "Award Winning Voice Artist And Coach | Francois Castellino | Voice Over Par Charcha". Amazon Music. 4 May 2024. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  2. ^ Alexander, Deepa (18 September 2017). "The making of the Lion of Ladakh, a documentary on Col Wangchuk, MVC". The Hindu.
  3. ^ Hore, Rachaita (13 April 2018). "National Film Awards 2018: Newton Wins Big, Sridevi and Vinod Khanna Honoured". The Better India. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  4. ^ chavali, Kavea R. (6 May 2024). MIC CHECK 1, 2, 3...: An Anecdotal Guide on Getting Paid to Speak on Stage. Notion Press. ISBN 979-8-89322-877-9.
  5. ^ "National Film Awards 2018 - Complete Winners List". International Business Times. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  6. ^ "Kabali (Hindi) Music Review". www.moviecrow.com. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  7. ^ "Guzaarish Music Review..." India Forums. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  8. ^ Arunachalam, Param. BollySwar: 2001 - 2010. Mavrix Infotech Private Limited. ISBN 978-81-938482-0-3.
  9. ^ "Vampire weekend | The Hindu". The Hindu. 17 June 2013. Archived from the original on 17 June 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Kabali (Hindi) Music Review". www.moviecrow.com. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  11. ^ "7 Khoon Maaf: Music Review". India Forums. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  12. ^ Age, The Asian. "SLB scores with Guzaarish". The Asian Age. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  13. ^ Screen World. Screen World Publication. 2006.
  14. ^ Sinha, Biswajit (2000). Encyclopaedia of Indian Theatre. Raj Publications. ISBN 978-81-86208-54-0.
  15. ^ Career Conversations (13 September 2023). Career Conversations Episode 12: Francois Castellino - Voice Acting. Retrieved 23 February 2025 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ Harsh Joshi Voice Artist (7 March 2024). Award Winning Voice Artist And Coach | Francois Castellino | Voice Over Par Charcha. Retrieved 23 February 2025 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ Career Conversations (13 September 2023). Career Conversations Episode 12: Francois Castellino - Voice Acting. Retrieved 23 February 2025 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ Harsh Joshi Voice Artist (7 March 2024). Award Winning Voice Artist And Coach | Francois Castellino | Voice Over Par Charcha. Retrieved 23 February 2025 – via YouTube.
  19. ^ Harsh Joshi Voice Artist (7 March 2024). Award Winning Voice Artist And Coach | Francois Castellino | Voice Over Par Charcha. Retrieved 23 February 2025 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ Alexander, Deepa (18 September 2017). "The making of The Lion of Ladakh, a documentary on Col Wangchuk, MVC". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  21. ^ Rāshtrīya Filma Puraskāra (in Hindi). Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India for the Directorate of Film Festivals. 2017.
  22. ^ "65th National Film Awards: Vinod Khanna Honoured With Dada Saheb Phalke Award | SpotboyE". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  23. ^ sugarmediaz (18 April 2018). Interview with National Award winning Voice Artiste - Francois Castellino. Retrieved 23 February 2025 – via YouTube.
  24. ^ "Award Winning Voice Artist And Coach | Francois Castellino | Voice Over Par Charcha – Voice Over Par Charcha". Indian Podcasts. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  25. ^ BITSPilani, TEDx (January 2020). "How I bring life and emotions to words as a voice over artist". www.ted.com/talks/.
  26. ^ "TEDxBITSPilani | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  27. ^ "Beauty and the Beast / Hindi cast". CHARGUIGOU. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  28. ^ Padamsee, Alyque (14 October 2000). Double Life. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-93-5118-777-6.
  29. ^ "It's Christmas with Merlin and The All Stars". NCPA. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  30. ^ "Shang". CHARGUIGOU (CHARACTERS) (in Canadian French). Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  31. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  32. ^ "Beauty and the Beast / Hindi cast". CHARGUIGOU. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  33. ^ "Behind The HINDI Voice - Beauty and the Beast (1991 Animated film) Hindi Voice Cast & Crew Dubbing Director - Eliza Lewis Vocal Director - Marianne D'Cruz Aiman Dubbing Studio - Main Frame Software Communications Translator - Baba Khan Lyricist - Asif Ali Beg "Belle" - Mona Shetty "Belle" - Smita Malhotra Rosemeyer (Vocals) "Beast" - Samay Thakkar "Lumiere" - Anil Datt "Lumiere" - François Castellino (Vocals) "Cogsworth" - Dilip Sinha "Cogsworth" - Sanjoy Chaudhary (Vocals) "Mrs. Potts" - Pushpa Saxena "Mrs. Potts" - Marianne D'Cruz Aiman (Vocals) "Wardrobe" - Annette Pinto "Gaston" - Sooraj Jagan (Vocals) "Chorus" Mimosa Pinto Niesha Mascarenhas Clint Cabrale Josemund Menezes Marianne D'Cruz Aiman #BehindTheHINDIVoice #BeautyandtheBeast #WaltDisneyPictures #DisneyIndia | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  34. ^ "Lumiere". CHARGUIGOU (CHARACTERS) (in Canadian French). Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  35. ^ "ब्युटी एंड द बीस्ट / Beauty and the Beast Hindi Voice Cast". WILLDUBGURU. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  36. ^ "Behind The HINDI Voice - Beauty and the Beast (2017 film) Hindi Voice Cast & Crew Dubbing Director - Eliza Lewis Dubbing Studio - Main Frame Software Communications Recording Studio - Aradhana Sound Service Song Writer - Prashant Ingole Vocal Director - Marianne D'Cruz Aiman "Belle" - Sumriddhhi Shukla (speaking) "Belle" - Madhura Kumbhar (singing) "The Beast" - Sahil Vaid (speaking) "The Beast" - Raja Sevak (singing) "Gaston" - Sanket Mhatre (speaking) "Gaston" - Shamit Tyagi (singing) "LeFou" - Rajesh Shukla (speaking) "LeFou" - Rahul Pandey (singing) "Maurice" - Anil Datt (speaking & singing) "Lumière" - Vinod Sharma (speaking) "Lumière" - François Castellino (singing) "Cogsworth" - Nand Kishore Pandey (speaking) "Mrs. Potts" - Pushpa Saksena (speaking) "Mrs. Potts" - Aarti Kelkar (singing) "Chip" - Vibhav Savadi (speaking) "Chip" - Swar Sawalkar (singing) "Madame de Garderobe" - Delna Mody (speaking) "Madame de Garderobe" - Marianne D'Cruz Aiman (singing) "Maestro Cadenza" - Ashworth Valentine (speaking & singing) "Plumette" - Meghana Erande (speaking) "Plumette" - Aparnaa Bhaagwat (singing) "Agathe" - Maninee Dey Mishra "Monsieur Jean Potts" - Aaditya Raaj "Chorus Singers" François Castellino Marianne D'cruz Aiman Neuman Pinto Rajiv Sundaresan Rishikesh Kamerkar Kelvin Largo-Afonso Neisha Mascarenhas Mimosa Pinto Samantha Pacheco #BehindTheHINDIVoice #BeautyandtheBeast #DisneyIndia | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  37. ^ "Beauty and the Beast 2017 / Hindi cast". CHARGUIGOU. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  38. ^ Dr Dub (4 February 2024). MOANA Hindi Dubbing Artists| Hindi Dubbing cast Behind Moana Movie #moana #Drdub. Retrieved 19 June 2025 – via YouTube.
  39. ^ VOICE ADDA (14 January 2022). Moana Hindi Dubbing Artists. Retrieved 19 June 2025 – via YouTube.
  40. ^ Dr Dub (4 February 2024). MOANA Hindi Dubbing Artists| Hindi Dubbing cast Behind Moana Movie #moana #Drdub. Retrieved 19 June 2025 – via YouTube.
  41. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  42. ^ Dubbed in Hindi (19 May 2025). Tangled | Hindi Voice Cast | DUBBED IN HINDI. Retrieved 19 June 2025 – via YouTube.
  43. ^ "The Lion of Ladakh". YouTube. 16 July 2020.
  44. ^ "Discover the Himalayan Knot | Heritage Craftsmanship, Sustainable Style". YouTube. 23 December 2024.
  45. ^ "How India United Against Its Deadly COVID-19 Wave | Breathe Again | CNA Documentary". YouTube. 25 July 2021.
  46. ^ "Riding Royally in Rajasthan". YouTube. 18 May 2022.
  47. ^ "#120YearsOfRoyalEnfield | Keeping the Wheels Rolling". YouTube. 30 December 2021.
  48. ^ Alexander, Deepa (18 September 2017). "The making of the Lion of Ladakh, a documentary on Col Wangchuk, MVC". The Hindu.
  49. ^ "65th National Film Awards: Vinod Khanna Honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award". Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  50. ^ "65th National Film Awards Announced". Retrieved 20 February 2025.
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