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Actor
Jagadish
Active Malayalam Film Industry
- FromThiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Based inKerala, India
- Ageover–65
- Active1980 – Present
- Updated
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 |
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