Actor
Jagadish
Based In
Kerala, India
Origin
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Years Active
1980 – Present
Jagadish Biography
Jagadish Basic Information
- Full Name: P. V. Jagadish Kumar
- Stage Name: Jagadish
- Profession: Actor, Screenwriter, Television Presenter, Politician
- Date of Birth: 12 June 1955
- Age: 69 years (as of 2024)
- Birthplace: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
Family Background
- Father: K. Parameshwaran Nair (Former School Headmaster).
- Mother: P. Bhasurangi Amma.
- Wife: Late Dr. P. Rema
- Daughter 1: Dr. Ramya (Medical Professional/Professor).
- Daughter 2: Dr. Soumya (Psychiatrist).
- Sons-in-law: Dr. Narendran Nayyar (IPS Officer).
- Dr. Praveen Panicker (Medical Professional).
- Brothers: Dr. Gopakumar, Rajkumar, and Sureshkumar.
- Sisters: Late Dr. P.B. Santha Devi and Chandrika Devi.
Educational Background
- High School: Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Bachelor’s Degree: B.Com from Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Master’s Degree: M.Com from Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram (University of Kerala 1st Rank holder).
- Previous Profession: Worked as a clerk at Canara Bank and later as a Lecturer/Professor of Commerce at MG College, Thiruvananthapuram.
Career Highlight
| Year | Work / Film / Show | Role / Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | My Dear Kuttichathan | Debut role (Cabaret Announcer) |
| 1985 | Mutharamkunnu P.O. | Supporting role (Vasu) |
| 1986 | Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu | Actor & Story writer |
| 1987 | Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal | Actor & Dialogue writer |
| 1989 | Vandanam | Supporting role (ASI Puroshotaman Nair) |
| 1990 | In Harihar Nagar | Breakthrough role (Appukuttan) |
| 1991 | Godfather | Popular comic role (Mayeenkutty) |
| 1992 | Pavam I.A. Ivachan | Lead role |
| 1993 | Sthreedhanam | Lead role (Family film success) |
| 1994 | Bharya | Lead role |
| 1995 | Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | Supporting role (Praised performance) |
| 1996 | Hitler | Supporting role |
| 1997 | Superman | Supporting role |
| 1998 | Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam | Comic role |
| 1999 | Aakasha Ganga | Supporting role |
| 2000 | Devadoothan | Supporting role |
| 2001 | Kakkakuyil | Supporting comic role |
| 2002 | Nandanam | Character role |
| 2003 | Hungama (Hindi) | Hindi film debut |
| 2004 | Vettam | Comedy supporting role |
| 2005 | Athbhutha Dweepu | Supporting role |
| 2006 | Vaasthavam | Character role |
| 2007 | Hallo | Supporting role |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Supporting role |
| 2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar | Reprised iconic role (Appukuttan) |
| 2010 | April Fool | Lead role & Script writer |
| 2010–2013 | Comedy Stars (TV) | Chief Judge |
| 2011 | City of God | Supporting role |
| 2012 | Ozhimuri | Critically acclaimed role |
| 2013 | Left Right Left | Supporting role |
| 2015 | Two Countries | Supporting role |
| 2016 | Leela | Negative role (Highly acclaimed) |
| 2017 | C/O Saira Banu | Supporting role |
| 2021 | The Priest | Character role |
| 2022 | Bro Daddy | Supporting role |
| 2022 | Mukundan Unni Associates | Judge role |
| 2023 | Purusha Pretham | Award-winning supporting role |
| 2023 | Falimy | Character role (Popular) |
| 2023 | Neru | Supporting role |
| 2023 | Garudan | Supporting role |
| 2024 | Abraham Ozler | Character role |
| 2024 | Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil | Supporting role |
| 2025 | Officer on Duty | Supporting role |
| 2026 | Appuram | Upcoming project |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Special Jury Award | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Malayogom | Won |
| 1991 | Second Best Actor | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Mukha Chithram, Nettippattom | Won |
| 2009 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Asianet Film Awards | 2 Harihar Nagar | Won |
| 2012 | Special Jury Award | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Ozhimuri, White Paper | Won |
| 2016 | Golden Star Award | Asianet Television Awards | Comedy Stars (Season 2) | Won |
| 2024 | Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam | Filmfare Awards South | Purusha Pretham | Won |
| 2024 | Entertainer of the Year (Character Role) | Mazhavil Entertainment Awards | Falimy, Garudan, Neru, Abraham Ozler | Won |
| 2024 | Ruby Jubilee Award | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Overall Contribution | Won |
| 2025 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Prem Nazir Chalachitra Shreshta Puraskaram | Overall Contribution | Won |
| 2025 | Special Honour | Mar Ivanios College Platinum Jubilee | Overall Contribution | Honoured |
About Jagadish
Jagadish is a popular Malayalam actor known for comedy and character roles.
His role as Appukuttan in In Harihar Nagar is widely loved.
He has acted in more than 300 films.
Yes, he was a college lecturer and also a screenwriter.
Yes, he won major awards in 2024 including Filmfare for supporting role.