Jagadish

P.V. Jagadish Kumar
P. V. Jagadish Kumar
Born	P. V. Jagadish Kumar 12 June 1955 Chenkal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Residence	Thiruvananthapuram , Kerala , India
Occupation	Film actor Screenwriter
Years active	1984–present
Spouse(s)	P. Rama
Children	Ramya, Soumya
Parent(s)	K. Parameshwaran Nair P. Bhasurangi Amma

Jagadish Kumar (born 1955), popularly known as Jagadish, is an Indian film actor and screenwriter best known for his comic performances in Malayalam cinema. He became popular through performances in films such as In Harihar Nagar, Godfather, Mukhachitram, Welcome to Kodaikanal, Thiruthalvaadi, Mantrikacheppu, and Hitler.^[1]

Jagadish is postgraduate M.Com. rank holder. He transitioned from a bank officer to a college lecturer and to a film actor within a short time. He was a lead actor in a number of movies during the 1990s, though he now mostly does support roles. Jagadeesh in 2016 entered into political field using his cine star value to compete against his colleague and former transport minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar for Pathanapuram constituency under the banner of Congress party.

Early life

Jagadish was born as he fifth son among six children to K. Parameshwaran Nair and P. Bhasurangi Amma on 12 June 1955 in Chenkal, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. His father was school teacher and mother was a house wife. He has two elder brothers Harikumar, Ravikumar and a younger brother, Surendran and two elder sisters Raji and Indira.^[2][3] He had his primary education from Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram.^[4] He did bachelors in commerce from Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram.^[5] Jagadish post graduated with a Master of Commerce from Mar Ivanios College, Nalanchira, Trivandrum under the University of kerala with first rank.^[6] He became an officer with Federal bank and later he became a lecturer in M.G. College, Thiruvananthapuram, a college run by NSS. He had dreams of becoming a film actor, so he took a long leave from his job and ventured his luck in films.

Family

Jagadish is married to P. Rama, a forensic professor in the Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. The couple have 2 daughters.^[7][8] They are settled at Kaladi, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram.

Career

Jagadish debuted in films with a minor role in My Dear Kuttichathan (1984), which was India's first 3-D film.^[9] Jagadish became an established actor with his roles in Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985), Nandi Veendum Varika (1986), Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987) and Vandanam (1989). In his early career, Jagadish wrote stories and screenplays for a few films including Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986) (story), Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987) (dialogue) and Adhipan (1989) (screenplay).^[6] Jagadish's performance as Appukkuttan in In Harihar Nagar (1990), directed by Siddique-Lal was highly acclaimed. Jagadish proved himself again with terrific comic timing with his role as Mayeen kutty in Godfather (1991), which was directed by the same director duo.^[6] With the success of the above movies, Jagadish became one of the most popular actor in the early to mid-1990s. He acted in the leading role in more than 30 low-budget films, some of which were successes in box office. He acted in family-oriented movies Sthree dhanam, Bharya, Ponnaranthottathe Rajavu, Mr and Mrs. He also acted in slapstick comedies Pavam IA Ivachan, Kunukkitta Kozhi etc. Most of the movies he shared the hero role with the likes of Mukesh and Siddique. In his prime also, he acted in supporting roles with Mammootty, Mohanlal and Jayaram. The roles in Butterflies, Minnaminunginum Minnukettu and Jackpot earned loud applause from the audience.

In 1990s and 2000s, Jagadish failed to reinvent himself as a strong actor and continued doing the same kind of roles as his younger days which did not go well with the audience. Also new generation of comedy actors were aplenty. He later came on stage shows conducted in foreign countries with his self-mocking stances and improvised dialogues.

Jagadish again got a break in his career in 2009 with his reappearance as "Appukkuttan" in Harihar Nagar 2, a sequel to In Harihar Nagar. The film went on to become a hit. This proved to be vital for Jagdish as he got an another opportunity as hero in another movie, Decent Parties. Jagadish was established as a comedian and light-hearted hero who evokes spontaneous laughter with a certain whimsical oddity this was his humour quotient.

Later Jagadish played roles that would distinguish himself from his earlier stereotyped comedy roles, this has cost him dearly with the audience. In 2010 he scripted for the film April Fool which was literally copied from Dinner for Schmucks, the poor scripting resulted in failure. After a hiatus He came alive through television programs as a chief judge for a comedy programme Vodafone Comedy Stars in Asianet and anchored in channel's organized award functions.. His policing changed the pattern of existed comedy through media into tight politically correct skits with light humor and morals. This screen presence brought him back more roles in big movies and His compatibility as superstar both in front of the camera and on the TV stage was well praised by Channels. ^[10] He revealed in an interview as his fellow generation of actors where turning into production, he also is planning to direct a movie with Mammootty in lead role.

Awards

Asianet Film Awards

• 2009: Best Actor in a Comic Role – Harihar Nagar - II

Filmography

Actor

1. John Honai (2015)
2. Buddhan Chirikkunnu (2015)
3. Rasam (2015)
4. Nayana (2014)
5. Christmas Cake (2014)
6. Education Loan (2014)
7. Maayaapuri 3D (2014)
8. Color Balloon (2014)
9. On The Way (2014)
10. Parankimala (2014)
11. Mazhayariyaathe (2014)
12. Malayala Nadu (2013)
13. Ginger (2013) .... Sethumadhavan
14. Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukkutty (2013) .... Himself
15. At Once (2013)
16. One (2013)
17. One Day Jokes (2014)
18. Left Right Left (2013)
19. Lisammayude Veedu (2013)
20. Rose Guitarinaal (2013)
21. White Paper (2013)
22. Pakaram (2013)
23. Players (Two Wheeler) (Hai Rose) (2013)
24. Ozhimuri (2012) .... Madhupal
25. Achante Aanmakkal (2012) .... Nandagopan
26. Kunjaliyan (2012) .... Sukumaran
27. Pulival Pattanam (2012)
28. No. 66 Madhura Bus (2012)
29. Kochi (2012).... Vishwanathan
30. Red Alert (2012)
31. Bombay Mittayi (2012)
32. Theja Bhai and Family (2011) .... Govindan Nair
33. Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action .... Josekutty/Joy
34. Lucky Jokers (2011)
35. Female Unnikrishnan (2011)
36. Kottarathil Kutty Bhootham (2011)
37. Manikyakkallu (2011)
38. City of God (2011)
39. Nadakame Ulakam (2011)
40. Makeup Man (2011)
41. Again Kasargod Khader Bhai (2010)
42. T. D. Dasan Std. VI B (2010)
43. Alexander the Great
44. Vandae Maatharam (2010)
45. Thoovalkattu (2010)
46. Fiddle (2010)
47. Sarkar Colony (2010)
48. Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram (2010)
49. Paattinte Palazhy (2010)
50. Advocate Lakshmanan – Ladies Only (2010)
51. Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum (2010) .... K P Kumaran
52. April Fool (2010)
53. In Ghost House Inn (2010) .... Appukuttan
54. Senior Mandrake (2010)
55. Pazhassi Raja (2009)
56. Kappal Muthalaali (2009)..... Thulasidharan
57. Sanmanassullavan Appukuttan (2009) .... Sugunan
58. 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) ..... Appukuttan
59. Puthiya Mukham (2009)
60. Seetha Kalyanam (2009)
61. Red Chillies (2009)
62. Paribhavam (2009)
63. Decent Parties (2009)
64. Kancheepurathe Kalyanam (2009)
65. Samastha Keralam PO (2009)
66. Billu Barber (2009) Hindi Film
67. Twenty:20 (2008)
68. Orkkuka Vellappozhum (2008)
69. Gulmohar (2008)
70. Sanmanassullavan Appukuttan (Vadakkan Sakhyam) (2008)
71. One Way Ticket (2008)
72. Kaalchilambu (2008)
73. Oru Pennum Randaanum (2008)
74. Flash (2007)
75. Hallo (2007)
76. Paradesi (2007)
77. Kadha Parayumbol (2007)
78. Ali Bhai.... Kallankari Dasappan
79. Black Cat (2007) .... Vakkachan
80. Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam (2006)
81. Balram vs. Tharadas (2006)
82. Mahasamudram (2006)
83. Narakasuran (2006)
84. Aanachandam (2006)
85. Vasthavam (2006)
86. Pakal (2006) .... Ummachan
87. Boyy Friennd (2005) .... Vigneshwaran
88. Kalyana Kurimanam (2005) .... Madhavan
89. Chandrolsavam (2005) .... Kuttiraman
90. Athbhutha Dweepu (2005)
91. Videshi Nair Swadesi Nair (2005)
92. Junior Senior (2005)
93. Vettam (2004)
94. Govindankutty Thirakkilanu (2004) .... Thomaskutty
95. Jalolsavam (2004)
96. Vellinakshathram (2004)
97. Symphony (2004) .... Manoharan
98. Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004)
99. Vamanapuram Bus Route (2004)
100. Koottu (2004)
101. Chithrakoodam (2004) .... Bhaskaran
102. Kottaram Vaidyan (2004)
103. Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu (2003)
104. War and Love (2003)
105. Mr. Brahmachari (2003)
106. Sahodharan Sahadevan (2003) .... Appukuttan
107. Thillana Thillana (2003)
108. Vasanthamalika (2003) .... Madhavan
109. The Fire (2003) .... Salim
110. Saudhamini (2003)
111. Chathurangam (2002)
112. Chirikkudukka (2002) .... Sumukhan
113. Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha (2002) .... Kunjamarar
114. Jagathi Jagathish in Town (2002) .... Unnikrishnan, Jagadish
115. Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002)
116. Thandavam (2002)
117. Onnaaman (2002)
118. Nandanam (2002)
119. Aabharanacharthu (2002)
120. Kalachakram (2002)
121. Thilakam (2002)...Venu
122. Kakki Nakshatram (2002)Balan
123. Bharthavudyogam (2001)
124. Nariman (2001) .... Gopi Pillai
125. Ravanaprabhu (2001)
126. Sharjah to Sharjah (2001)
127. Kakkakuyil (2001)
128. Bhadra (2001)
129. Mutholakottaram (2001)
130. Unnathangalil (2001) .... Seban
131. Ennum Sambhavami Yuge Yuge (2001)
132. Ingane Oru Nilapakshi (2000) .... Adiyodi
133. Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (2000)
134. Devadoothan (2000)
135. The Warrant (2000) .... Thomas Kora
136. The Gang (2000)
137. Dreams (2000) .... Servant
138. Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan (2000)
139. Aanamuttathe Aangalamar (2000) .... Rajeevan
140. India Gate (2000)
141. Mimics 2000 (2000)
142. Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam (2000)
143. Ee Mazha Then Mazha (2000)
144. Summer Palace (2000)
145. Sparsham (1999)
146. Aakasha Ganga (1999)
147. Aayiram Meni (1999)
148. Stalin Shivadas (1999) .... Vishwam
149. Swastham Grihabharanam (1999)
150. Pallavur Devanarayanan (1999)
151. Auto Brothers (1999)
152. Chandranudikkunna Dikhil (1999)
153. Deepasthambham Mahascharyam (1999) .... Susheelan
154. Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) .... Muhammad Ali
155. Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu (1998)
156. Grama Panchayath (1998)
157. Harikrishnans (1998)
158. Kudumba Vaarthakal (1998)
159. Achamakuttiyude Achayan (1998)
160. Aalibabayum Aarara Kallanmarum (1998)
161. Mangalya Pallakku (1998)
162. Manthrikumaran (1998)
163. Sidhartha (1998)
164. Sooryaputhran (1998)
165. Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam (1998)
166. British Market (1998)
167. Nakshatratharattu (1998)
168. Varnapakittu (1997) .... Pylee
169. Ancharakalyanam (1997)
170. Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum (1997)
171. Five Star Hospital (1997)
172. Gajaraja Manthram (1997)
173. Ishtadanam (1997)
174. Anubhoothi (1997)
175. Nagarapuraanam (1997)
176. Raajathanthram (1997)
177. Kilikurissiyile Kudumbamela (1997)
178. Moonu Kodiyum Munnooru Pavanum (1997)
179. Junior Mandrake (1997)
180. My Dear Kuttichathan Part 2 (1997)
181. Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997)
182. Superman (1997)
183. Azhakiya Ravanan (1996)
184. Hitler (1996) .... Hrudayabhanu
185. Kaathil Oru Kinnaram (1996) .... Hari
186. Kaliveedu (1996) (Actress Sunitha)
187. Kalyana Sowgandhikam (1996)
188. Mimics Super 1000 (1996)
189. Soorya Puthrikal (1996)
190. Kumkumacheppu (1996)
191. Kadhapurushan (1996)
192. Kinnam Katta Kallan (1996) .... Sub Inspector V.C. Bhagyanathan
193. Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar (1996) .... Shankar
194. Agnidevan (1995)
195. Maanthrikam (1995)
196. Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (1995)
197. Minnaminuginum Minnukettu (1995)
198. Nirnnayam (1995)
199. Prayikkara Pappan (1995)
200. Simhavalan Menon (1995)
201. Thakshashila (1995)
202. Tom & Jerry (1995)
203. Nirnayam (1995)
204. Chaithanyam (1995)
205. Bharya (1994) (Actress Urvasi),
206. Kudumba Visesham (1994) (Actress Urvasi),
207. Njan Kodiswaran (1994)
208. Pavam IA Ivachan (1994)
209. Santhanagopalam (1994)
210. Sainyam (1994)
211. Bhagyavan (1994)
212. Vendor Daniel State Licency (1994) (Actress Vinduja Menon)
213. Palayam (1993)
214. Butterflies (1993)
215. Injakkadan Mathai & Sons (1993) (Actress Urvasi)
216. Janam (1993) .... Harikrishnan
217. Jackpot (1993)
218. Journalist (1993)....Unnikrishnan
219. Narayam (1993)
220. Sowbhagyam (1993) (Actress Sunitha)
221. Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni (1993) (Actress Maathu)
222. Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993)
223. Sthreedhanam (1993) (Actress Urvasi)
224. Uppukandam Brothers (1993)
225. Vakkeel Vasudev (1993) (Actress (Actress Sunitha), Geetha Vijayan
226. Addeham Enna Iddeham (1993) (Actress Sunitha)
227. Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon (1992)
228. First Bell (1992)
229. Grihapravesam (1992) (Actress Rekha)
230. Kallan Kappalil Thanne (1992) .... Anandan Gurukkal, Appukuttan
231. Kasarkode Khaderbai (1992) (Actress Suchithra)
232. Kingini (1992)
233. Ardram (1992)
234. Kunukkitta Kozhi (1992) (Actress Roopini)
235. Mantrikacheppu (1992) (Actress Sunitha)
236. Makkal Mahatmyam (1992)
237. Manyanmaar (1992)
238. Mughamudra (1992) (Actress Sunitha)
239. Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam (1992)
240. Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992) (Actress Anju)
241. Ponnaramthottathe Raajaavu (1992)
242. Mr & Mrs (1992)
243. Priyapetta Kukku (1992) (Actress Charmila)
244. Thalastaanam (1992)
245. Thiruthalvaadi (1992) (Actress Sivarenjini)
246. Welcome to Kodaikanal (1992)
247. Inspector Balram (1991)
248. Abhimanyu (1991)
249. Kilukkam (1991)
250. Cheppukilukkana Changathi (1991)
251. Ganamela (1991) .... Mukundan
252. Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty (1991)
253. Godfather (1991) .... Mayeenkutty
254. Koodikazhcha (1991) (Actress Usha)
255. Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991)
256. Vishnulokam (1991)
257. Mimics Parade (1991) (Actress Suchithra)
258. Mukha Chithram (1991) (Actress Sunitha)
259. Kadinjool Kalyanam (1991) .... Anthony D'Silva
260. Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam (1991)
261. Ennum Nanmakal (1991)
262. Nettippattam (1991)
263. Parallel College (1991)
264. Amina Tailors (1991) .... Manjeri Majeed
265. Irrikku M.D. Akathudu (1991)
266. Kalari (1991)
267. Agninilavu (1991) .... Sekharankutty
268. Post Box No. 27 (1991)
269. Mookilla Rajyathu (1991)
270. Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu (1991) .... Kurudimannil Sasi
271. Sundhari Kakka (1991)
272. Kuttettan (1990)
273. No.20 Madras Mail (1990)
274. Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990)
275. Dr. Pasupathy (1990)
276. Ee Kannikoodi (1990)
277. Gajakesariyogam (1990) .... Parasuraman
278. His Highness Abdullah (1990)
279. In Harihar Nagar 1990) .... Appukuttan
280. Maalayogam (1990)
281. Saandram (1990)
282. Vidhyarambham (1990)
283. Superstar (1990).... Kuttappan Thampuran
284. Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990)
285. Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran (1990)
286. Thalayanamanthram (1990)
287. Aye Auto (1990)
288. Abhimanyu (1990) .... Manikandon
289. Shubhayathra (1990)
290. Adikkurippu (1989)
291. Chanakyan (1989)
292. Pooram (1989)
293. Vadakkunokkiyandram (1989)
294. Kireedam (1989)...Suresh
295. News (1989)
296. Kandathum Kettathum (1988) .... Varghese
297. Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989)
298. Vandanam (1989)
299. Varavelppu (1989)
300. Chithram (1988)
301. Oru Muthassi Katha (1988) .... Thankappan
302. August 1 (1988)
303. Sangham (1988)
304. Oozham (1988)
305. Samvarsarangal (1988)
306. Vellanakalude Naadu (1988)
307. Witness (1988)
308. Manivathurile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987)
309. Jaalakam (1987)
310. Ayitham (1987)
311. Sarvakalashala (1987) .... Najeeb
312. Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987)
313. Irupatham Noottandu (1987)
314. Veendum Lisa (1987)
315. Nandi Veendum Varika (1986)
316. Love Story (1986) ....Hameed
317. Mazha Peyunnu Madalam Kottunnu (1986)
318. Ponnum Kudathinu Pottu (1986)
319. Akkare Ninnoru Maran (1985)
320. Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985)
321. Oru Naal Innorunaal (1985)
322. Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984)
323. My Dear Kuttichathan (1984)

Writer

1. April Fool (2010) (screenplay and dialogue)
2. Ganamela (1991) (story and screenplay)
3. Minda Poochakku Kalyanam (1990) (screenplay and dialogue)
4. Adhipan (1989) (screenplay and dialogue)
5. News (1989) (screenplay and dialogue)
6. Oru Muthassi Katha (1988) (story)
7. Manivatharile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987) (dialogue)
8. Nandi Veendum Varika (1986) (story)
9. Ponnukudathinu Pottu (1986) (story)
10. Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986) (story)
11. Akkare Ninnoru Maran (1985) (story)
12. Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985) (story)

Camera

1. Ahalya (1978)
2. Punyam (2002)

Playback singer

Year	Film/Album	Song(s)	Co-Singer(s)	Lyricist	Music Director
1995	Praayikkara Paappaan[11]	Kokkum poonchirakum	Padmasree Dr K S Chithra	Bichu Thirumala	SP Venkitesh
1998	British Market	Kuchipudi Kuchipadi Aadi Varum	Solo	Gireesh Puthenchery	Rajamani
1998	Achaammakkuttiyude Achaayan	Cheppu kilukki Nadakkana Rappayi	Biju Narayanan, Kalabhavan Mani	Sarath Vayalar	Kalavoor Balan
2005	Kalyaanakkurimaanam	Keralam oru	Jyotsna, Vidhu Prathap, Nimmi, Ram	Bichu Thirumala, S Ramesan Nair, Joy Thamalam, Suresh Krishnamoorthy	Ronnie Raphael
2009	The Stars[12]	Idamvalam Thiinju	Solo		K A Latheef

Television career

• Chila Kudumba Chithrangal (Kairali TV)
• Life is Beautiful (Asianet)
• Comedy Stars (Asianet)
• Kairali Vilasam Lodge (Doordarshan)

References

1. http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/47489/
2. http://www.manoramaonline.com/homestyle/spot-light/memories-of-actor-jagadeesh-about-home.html
3. http://malayalam.webdunia.com/entertainment/film/profile/0706/24/1070624023_1.htm
4. http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=19&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=
5. "ഇപ്പോള്‍ ഏറെ സന്തോഷം". mangalam.com. Retrieved 6 April 2016. zero width joiner character in |title= at position 8 (help)
6. weblokam.com - Profile
7. http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?sletter=J&pigsection=Actor&picata=1
8. http://www.nanaonline.in/Gallery/8/506/Photos/Jagadeesh%20-%20family%204.jpg
9. The Hindu - Casting a magic spell
10. http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=15997315&tabId=3&BV_ID=@@@
11. http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/listsongs.php?g=5352
12. http://en.msidb.org/asongs.php?tag=Search&singers=Jagadeesh&limit=1

External links

• Jagadish at the Internet Movie Database
• Jagadeesh at MSI