Jagannathan (actor)

Jagannathan
Born 1938 (1938)
Changanassery, Kerala, India
Died 8 December 2012(2012-12-08) (aged 73–74)
Poojappura, Kerala, India
Nationality India
Occupation Actor
Spouse(s) Saraswathi Amma
Children Rohini, Chandrasekharan

Jagannathan (1938 – 8 December 2012) was a noted Malayalam actor.

Biography

Jagannathan was born to Devakiyamma in Changanassery, Kerala, India in 1938.[1] He did his primary education from Thuravoor L.P School, Vaikom Government School. He got training from Rashtriya Anushasan Yojan at Rajasthan and won first rank in it. He worked as Instructor at L.D.S Training Institute, Indore, Madhya Pradesh for four years. He also worked as Physical Education Officer at Neyattinkara Government High School, St. Joseph's High School, Thiruvananthapuram, Poojappura Government High School and at Javahar Bal Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. He held posts as Government Welfare officer and Govenernment Sports Director Administrator.[2]

Movie career

He was an active member of the Malayalam theatre scene along with G. Aravindan and Nedumudi Venu. He played the noted character of Aattappandaram in the play Avanavan Kadamba written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker and directed by Aravindan.[3] Jagannathan also directed four plays: Pathanam, Parivarthanam, Karadi and Vivahalochana.

Jagannathan's film debut was in Oridathu (1986), directed by Aravindan.[4] He acted in over 100 Malayalam films. Ardhanaari (2012) was his last film to be released before his death. Jagannathan also played roles in many television serials, including Kairalivilasam Lodge, which made him popular among Malayali households.

Death

Jagannathan died on 8 December 2012 at Poojappura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.[5]

Family

He is married to Saraswathi Amma. The couple have a daughter Rohini, and a son Chandrasekharan. Malayalam television serial director Sivamohan Thampi is his son-in-law.

Filmography

  1. Ardhanaari(2012)
  2. Patham Nilayile Theevandi(2009)
  3. Pakal Nakshathrangal(2008)
  4. Oru Pennum Randanum(2008)
  5. Pattanathil Sundaran(2003) .... Gopalakrishnan Nair
  6. Punarjani(2003)
  7. Ente Hridayathinte Udama(2002)
  8. Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair .... Fr. Idikkula
  9. Adheena(2002)
  10. Thenthulli(2001)
  11. Sravu(2001) .... Kochayyappan
  12. Jeevan Masai(2001).... Shasthrikal
  13. Stalin Sivadas (1999) .... Keshava Pilla
  14. The Truth(1998)
  15. Kalyana Unnikal(1997)
  16. Thacholi Varghese Chekavar(1995)
  17. Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (1995).... Sukumara Pillai
  18. Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu(1994)..... Venkiti
  19. Devasuram(1993) .... Poduval
  20. Pravachakan(1993)..... Chackochan
  21. Aayirappara(1993).... Chandrabhanu
  22. Soorya Gayathri(1992) .... Ramanathan
  23. Oru Pennum Randaanum(1992)
  24. Rajashilpi(1992)
  25. Kingini(1992)
  26. Soorya Chakram(1992)
  27. Oru Prathyeka Ariyippu (1991)...Dasappan
  28. Kadalora Kattu (1991)..... Aouthakutty
  29. Aanaval Mothiram(1991).... Annie's Father
  30. Koodikazhcha(1991)..... Eenthapurayil Eenasu
  31. Thudarkadha(1991)..... Sankarankutty
  32. Souhrdam(1990).... Krishnan
  33. Vachanam(1990)
  34. Nale Ennundenkil(1990)
  35. Marupuram(1990)
  36. Kottayam Kunjachan(1990).... Mathayi
  37. Samrajyam(1990).... Lakshmi's Father
  38. Appu (1990).... Thamarakshan
  39. Mazhavilkavadi(1989) .... Ubaid
  40. Swagatham (1989)
  41. Artham(1989).... Bookshop Owner
  42. Utharam(1989)..... Subrahmaniam
  43. Chanakyan(1989)....Madhava Menon's Aide
  44. Dasharatham(1989) .... Sankaran Nair
  45. Puravrutham(1988)
  46. Sruthi(1987).... Achuthan Marar
  47. Swathi Thirunal (film)(1987)
  48. Theetham (1986)
  49. Oridathu(1986)
  50. Gramathil Ninnu (1978) not released
  51. Pooram

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "നടൻ ജഗന്നാഥൻ അന്തരിച്ചു". Malayala Manorama. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
  2. ↑ "On Record with T.N.Gopakumar". asianetnews. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  3. ↑ "നടൻ ജഗന്നാഥൻ അന്തരിച്ചു". Webdunia. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
  4. ↑ "Jagannathan passes away". The New Indian Express. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  5. ↑ Special Correspondent (9 December 2012). "Actor Jagannathan dead". National/Kerala. The Hindu. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  6. ↑ "നടൻ ജഗന്നാഥൻ അന്തരിച്ചു". Madhyamam. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012.

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