Jaggesh

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Jaggesh
Jaggesh in November, 2019
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Assumed office
1 July 2022
Preceded byK. C. Ramamurthy
ConstituencyKarnataka
Member of Karnataka Legislative Council
In office
4 February 2010 – 3 February 2016
ConstituencyNominated
Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
In office
16 May 2008 – 21 September 2009
Preceded byM. T. Krishnappa
Succeeded byM. T. Krishnappa
ConstituencyTuruvekere
Personal details
Born
Eshwar Gowda[1]

(1963-03-17) 17 March 1963 (age 61)
Turuvekere, Tumkur, Karnataka, India
Political party
SpouseParimala Jaggesh (m.1984)
Children2
RelativesKomal (brother)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • film producer
  • film director
  • television presenter
  • politician

Jaggesh, born on 17 March 1963, is an Indian politician, actor, director and producer, who works in the Kannada film industry.[2] He is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka since 2022 and the spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka.

Early and personal life

Jaggesh born on 17 March 1963[3] as Eshwar[4] and is originally from Mayasandra (Jadeya Mayasandra) of the Turuvekere Taluk in the Tumkur district.

Jaggesh married Parimala on 22 March 1982[5] with whom he has sons Gururaj (b.1987) and Yathiraj (b.1992). Parimala's brother Sunder Ramu is also an actor.[6]

Career

Film

He debuted in Ibbani Karagithu (1983) starring Anant Nag and Lakshmi. After playing supporting roles for almost 10 years, he got his first lead role in Tharle Nan Maga (1993), directed by Upendra in his directorial debut. His first big grosser was Bhanda Nanna Ganda. In a career spanning 40 years he has acted in nearly 150 films,[7] with notable films including Super Nan Maga, Server Somanna, Bevu Bella, Mata, Eddelu Manjunatha, Vaastu Prakaara and Neer Dose. He is popularly known as 'Navarasa Nayaka' of sandalwood for his unique mannerisms and comic timing.[8] He directed two films, Guru and Melkote Manja.

He became the celebrity judge for the comedy show Comedy Khiladigalu and joined the reality show Khiladi Kutumba.[9]

Politics

His political affiliation was with the Congress party. He ran in the Turuvekere constituency, and won with a healthy margin but resigned from the Legislative Assembly to join the Bharatiya Janata Party.[10] He served as Member of Legislative Council[11] and held the cabinet rank as the vice-chairman of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (K.S.R.T.C.).[12]

Filmography

All the films are in Kannada.

Year Film Role Notes
1982 Ibbani Karagithu
1985 Shwetha Gulabi
1986 Hosa Neeru
1987 Sangrama
1988 Ranadheera Maadhu
Bhoomi Thayane
Sangliyana
Ranaranga Jaggu
1989 Yuddha Kaanda Tony
Manmatha Raja Ganesh
Parashuram M. Shivaraj's son
Poli Huduga
Raja Yuvaraja
Krishna Nee Kunidaga
Narasimha Bansi Lal
1990 Ranabheri
Kempu Gulabi
Rani Maharani
Prathap Tribesman
Challenge
Thrinethra Suman
1991 Varagala Bete
Ajay Vijay
Sundarakanda
Kadana
C. B. I. Shiva Chandru
Rollcall Ramakrishna
Kalla Malla
Rowdy & MLA
Aranyadalli Abhimanyu
1992 Hatamari Hennu Kiladi Gandu
Sindhoora Thilaka
Solillada Saradara Manohar
Kanasina Rani Bhaskar
Tharle Nan Maga Santosh First lead role
Sahasi
Bhanda Nanna Ganda Krishna
Police File
Megha Mandara
Super Nanna Maga Sundar
Alli Ramachari Illi Brahmachari
1993 Server Somanna Soma
Gadibidi Ganda
Bombaat Huduga
Gundana Maduve Gunda
Shivanna Shiva
Urvashi Kalyana
Bevu Bella
Military Mava
Rupayi Raja
1994 Rayara Maga
Bhairava Bhairava
Beda Krishna Ranginata Krishna
Indrana Gedda Narendra Narendra
Prema Simhasana Rudra, Vikram, Kali Triple role
1995 Bal Nan Maga
Eshwar Eshwar
1996 Soma Soma
Pattanakke Banda Putta Putta
1997 Bhanda Alla Bahaddur
Aliya Alla Magala Ganda
Ranganna Ranga
Anna Andre Nammanna
1998 Arjun Abhimanyu Arjun
Jaidev Jaidev
Maathina Malla
Mari Kannu Hori Myage Vaikunta
Yaare Neenu Cheluve Cameo
Jagath Kiladi Vijay Kumar, Bhargava Dual role
Veeranna Veeranna
1999 Drona Drona alias CM
Patela Patela
Kubera
Nannaseya Hoove Ravi
Aaha Nanna Maduveyante
2000 Kiladi [13]
Mundaithe Oora Habba
Sultan
2001 Jipuna Nanna Ganda Padmanabh
Shukradeshe
Jodi Sunil
Jeetendra Jeetendra
Prema Rajya
Rusthum [14]
Haalu Sakkare
2002 Vamshakkobba [15]
Makeup K. D. Roy, Doddamma Dual role
Also producer
2003 Kasu Iddone Basu
Huchana Maduveli Undone Jaana Gopalkrishna
Yaardo Duddu Yallammana Jathre Gowda [16]
2004 Aagodella Olledakke
Nija Mudhol I.P.S/Kencha
Rama Krishna Krishna
2005 Mr. Bakra Gopal
2006 Pandavaru
Honeymoon Express Jaggi
Mata Venkatesh 100th film
Won - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor (Rejected)[17]
Tenali Rama Rama
2007 Govinda Gopala Govinda
Manmatha Puttaswamy, Soorya Dual Role
Ganesha Ganesh Patil [18]
2008 Nee Tata Naa Birla Jaggu
Kodagana Koli Nungitha Balasubramanya
Dheemaku Himself Cameo
2009 Chickpete Sachagalu Jaggi
Chamkaisi Chindi Udaysi Himself Cameo
Eddelu Manjunatha Manjunatha Suvarna Film Award for Best Actor
2010 Lift Kodla Krishna
Aithalakkadi Himself Special appearance
2011 Double Decker Paramesh
Dudde Doddappa Sudhama
Allide Nammane Illi Bande Summane Himself Cameo
Bodyguard Jaikrishna
2012 Manjunatha BA LLB Manjunatha
2013 CID Eesha Shankar
2014 Cool Ganesha Ganesha
Agraja Sidda
Software Ganda Manu
2015 Vaastu Prakaara Mama
Dove Himself Special appearance in a song[19]
2016 Neer Dose Jaggesh Kumar Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
2017 Melkote Manja Manja Also director
2017 Mugulu Nage Himself Special appearance in a song
2018 8MM Bullet Murthi
2019 Premier Padmini Vinayaka
Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru Kalidasa
2022 Totapuri: Chapter 1 Eeregowda
2023 Raghavendra Stores Hayavadana
Thothapuri: Chapter 2 Eeregowda
2024 Ranganayaka Ranganayaka

Director

Year Film Notes
2012 Guru
2017 Melkote Manja

Singer

Year Title Song Music director Co-singer(s)
1992 Bhanda Nanna Ganda "Anthintha Gandu Naanalla" V. Manohar  —
"O Mahila Manigale" Chandrika
Super Nanna Maga "Baarayya Sanjege" Manjula Gururaj
"Thaalavendare Rhythm" L. N. Shastri
Alli Ramachari Illi Brahmachari "Jumma Jumma" L. N. Shastri, Latha Hamsalekha
1993 Gundana Maduve "Maduvemaneli Maduvanagitthi" Manjula Gururaj
1994 Beda Krishna Ranginata "Kogileye Kogileye" Chaitra H. G.
"Naanu Endu Gellonu"  —
"Thrilling Thrilling" Manjula Gururaj
1997 Banda Alla Bahadur "Bisi Bisi" (Reprise) K. S. Chithra
1998 Jagath Kiladi "I Love For You" Rajan–Nagendra Anuradha Sriram
1999 Drona "L O V E Aadru" Hamsalekha Soumya
Kubera "Sketch Bold Sketch" Rajesh Ramanath Sudarshan
2001 Shukradeshe Vijayanand "Jambada Koli"  —
"Kannada Kannada"
Rusthum "Mallige Mallige" Sadhu Kokila Surekha
2003 Huchana Maduveli Undone Jaana "Chikkammi Kel" Prashant Raj  —
Yaardo Duddu Yallammana Jathre Havadru Kachabarda V. Manohar
Crazy Boys "Haavad Ru"
2005 Mr. Bakra "Metgontho Nange" Sangeetha Madhuri
"Bhamini Rukmini"  —
2011 Bodyguard "Nambidora Maneya" Vinay Chandra
2012 Manjunatha BA LLB "Brahma Ninge Jodusthini"
Guru "Guru"
2013 Cool Ganesha "Beautifullu Hennu" Manikanth Kadri Indu Nagaraj
"Idhi Manakey Sadhyam" Gurukiran, Shamitha Malnad
2014 Sachin! Tendulkar Alla "Suttho Bhumi Ane" Rajesh Ramanath  —
2017 Jnana Pada "Surya Badalaagavna" Sagar Gururaj

Television

Year Title Role(s) Note(s) Ref.
2012 Kaiyalli Koti Helbittu Hoderi Host [20]
2017 Sye to Dance Judge Season 3 [21]
2016- 2022 Comedy Khiladigalu Judge 4 Seasons [22]
[23]
2017 Weekend with Ramesh Guest Season 3 [24]
2017 Khiladi Kutumba Permanent Guest Season 1 [25]
2018- 2020 Comedy Khiladigalu Championship Judge 2 Seasons [26]
2019 Kannadada Kanmani Judge [27]

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