Jagadish

P. V. Jagadish Kumar (born 21 June 1955), popularly known as Jagadish Kumar, is an Indian film actor, screenwriter, television presenter, and politician. He has starred in over 350 Malayalam films. He is best known for his comic performances.

Jagadish made his acting debut with My Dear Kuttichathan (1984), India's first 3D film. He got a big break with his role as Appukuttan in Siddique-Lal's In Harihar Nagar (1990). He was a lead actor in a number of films during the 1990s, though he now mostly does supporting roles. His notable films include Godfather (1991), Mimics Parade (1991), Welcome to Kodaikanal (1992), Thiruthalvaadi (1992), Priyapetta Kukku (1992), Mr & Mrs (1992), Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992), Kunukkitta Kozhi (1992), Kasarkode Khaderbai (1992), Kallan Kappalil Thanne (1992), Grihaprevesam (1992), Sthreedhanam (1993), Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993), Injakkadan Mathai & Sons (1993), Simhavalan Menon (1995), Mimics Super 1000 (1996), and Hitler (1996). He has written a few scripts as well, most notably Adhipan (1989).

Jagadish is a postgraduate M.Com. rank-holder. He transitioned from a bank officer to a college lecturer and to a film actor within a short time. In 2016, Jagadish entered into politics using his star value to compete against his colleague and former state minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar for Member of the Legislative Assembly post of the Pathanapuram constituency under the banner of the Indian National Congress and lost in the elections. He is active in broadcast media.

Early life
Jagadish was born as the fifth son among six children to K. Parameshwaran Nair and P. Bhasurangi Amma on 12 June 1955 in present-day Chenkal, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. His father was a school teacher and his mother was a housewife. He has two elder brothers, Harikumar and Ravikumar; a younger brother, Surendrakumar; and two elder sisters, Raji and Indira. He had his primary education from Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram. He earned a bachelor's in commerce from Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram. Jagadish post-graduated with a Master of Commerce from Mar Ivanios College, Nalanchira, Trivandrum under the University of Kerala with first rank. He worked as a Clerk in Canara Bank, Edappal, Kerala. 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 tried his luck in films.

Personal life
Jagadish is married to Dr. P. Rama, a forensic professor in the Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. The couple have two daughters, both are doctors, now married and having their own children. They are settled at Kaladi, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram.

Film career
Jagadish debuted in films with a minor role in My Dear Kuttichathan (1984), which was India's first 3-D film. 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, he wrote stories and screenplays for a few films including Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986) (story), Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987) (dialogue) and Adhipan (1989) (screenplay). 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. With the success of these movies, Jagadish became one of the most popular actors in the early to mid-1990s. He acted in the leading role in more than 30 low-budget films, most of which were successes at the box office. He acted in the family-oriented movies Sthree dhanam, Bharya, Ponnaranthottathe Rajavu, and Mr and Mrs. He also acted in the slapstick comedies Pavam IA Ivachan, and Kunukkitta Kozhi. In most movies he shared the hero role with the likes of Mukesh and Siddique. In his prime, he also acted in supporting roles with Mammootty, Mohanlal and Jayaram. The roles in Butterflies, Minnaminunginum Minnukettu and Jackpot earned loud applause from the audience.

In the late 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, a new generation of comedy actors were rising. He later appeared in 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 another opportunity as the 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 distinguished himself from his earlier stereotyped comedy roles, which has cost him dearly with the audience. In 2010 he scripted for the film April Fool, which was literally copied from Dinner for Schmucks, and the poor scripting resulted in failure. After a hiatus he came alive through television programs as a chief judge for the comedy programme Vodafone Comedy Stars in Asianet and anchored the channel's organized award functions. His policing changed the pattern of existing 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 a superstar both in front of the camera and on the TV stage was well praised by channels. He revealed in an interview as his fellow generation of actors were turning to production, he also is planning to direct a movie with Mammootty in the lead role.

In 2016, in Ranjith's movie Leela Jagadish played negative role of a drunkard father which broke his stereotyped buffoon roles and gathered wide appreciation.

Awards
Asianet Film Awards
 * 2009: Best Actor in a Comic Role – Harihar Nagar - II

Actor

 * 1) My Dear Kuttichathan (1984)
 * 2) Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984)
 * 3) Oru Naal Innorunaal (1985)
 * 4) Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985)
 * 5) Akkare Ninnoru Maran (1985)
 * 6) Ponnum Kudathinu Pottu (1986)
 * 7) Mazha Peyunnu Madalam Kottunnu (1986)
 * 8) Love Story (1986) as Hameed
 * 9) Nandi Veendum Varika (1986)
 * 10) Veendum Lisa (1987)
 * 11) Irupatham Noottandu (1987)
 * 12) Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987)
 * 13) Sarvakalashala (1987) as Najeeb
 * 14) Ayitham (1987)
 * 15) Jaalakam (1987)
 * 16) Manivathurile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987)
 * 17) Sanghunadam (1988)
 * 18) Witness (1988)
 * 19) Vellanakalude Naadu (1988)
 * 20) Samvalsarangal (1988)
 * 21) Oozham (1988)
 * 22) Sangham (1988)
 * 23) August 1 (1988)
 * 24) Oru Muthassi Katha (1988) as Thankappan
 * 25) Orkkappurathu  (1988)
 * 26) Chithram (1988)
 * 27) Varavelppu (1989)
 * 28) Vandanam (1989)
 * 29) Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989)
 * 30) Kandathum Kettathum (1988) as Varghese
 * 31) News (1989)
 * 32) Kireedam (1989) as Suresh
 * 33) Vadakkunokkiyandram (1989)
 * 34) Pooram (1989)
 * 35) Swagatham (1989)
 * 36) Chanakyan (1989)
 * 37) Adikkurippu (1989)
 * 38) Shubhayathra (1990)
 * 39) Abhimanyu (1990) as Manikandon
 * 40) Aye Auto (1990)
 * 41) Thalayanamanthram (1990)
 * 42) Minda Poochakku Kalyanam (1990)
 * 43) Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran (1990)
 * 44) Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990)
 * 45) Subhayathra (1990)
 * 46) Superstar (1990) as Kuttappan Thampuran
 * 47) Vidhyarambham (1990)
 * 48) Saandram (1990)
 * 49) Maalayogam (1990)
 * 50) ''In Harihar Nagar (1990) as Appukuttan
 * 51) His Highness Abdullah (1990)
 * 52) Gajakesariyogam (1990) as Parasuraman
 * 53) Ee Kannikoodi (1990)
 * 54) Dr. Pasupathy (1990)
 * 55) Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990)
 * 56) No.20 Madras Mail (1990)
 * 57) Kuttettan (1990)
 * 58) Sundhari Kakka (1991)
 * 59) Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu (1991) as Kurudimannil Sasi
 * 60) Mookilla Rajyathu (1991)
 * 61) Post Box No. 27 (1991)
 * 62) Agninilavu (1991) as Sekharankutty
 * 63) Kalari (1991)
 * 64)   Apporvam Chilar (1991)
 * 65)  Marathon (1991)
 * 66) Irrikku M.D. Akathudu (1991)
 * 67) Amina Tailors (1991) as Manjeri Majeed
 * 68) Parallel College (1991)
 * 69) Nettippattam (1991)
 * 70) Ennum Nanmakal (1991)
 * 71) Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam (1991)
 * 72) Kadinjool Kalyanam (1991) as Anthony D'Silva
 * 73) Mukha Chithram (1991) (actress Sunitha)
 * 74) Mimics Parade (1991) (actress Suchithra)
 * 75) Vishnulokam (1991)
 * 76) Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991)
 * 77) Koodikazhcha (1991) (actress Usha)
 * 78) Godfather (1991) as Mayeenkutty
 * 79) Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty (1991)
 * 80) Ganamela (1991) as Mukundan
 * 81) Cheppukilukkana Changathi (1991)
 * 82) Kilukkam (1991)
 * 83) Abhimanyu (1991)
 * 84) Inspector Balram (1991)
 * 85) Welcome to Kodaikanal (1992)
 * 86) Thiruthalvaadi (1992) (actress Sivarenjini)
 * 87) Thalastaanam (1992)
 * 88) Priyapetta Kukku (1992) (actress Charmila)
 * 89) Mr & Mrs (1992)
 * 90) Ponnaramthottathe Raajaavu (1992)
 * 91) Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992) (actress Anju)
 * 92) Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam (1992)
 * 93) Mughamudra (1992) (actress Sunitha)
 * 94) Manyanmaar (1992)
 * 95) Makkal Mahatmyam (1992)
 * 96) Mantrikacheppu (1992) (actress Sunitha)
 * 97) Kunukkitta Kozhi (1992) (actress Roopini)
 * 98) Ardram (1992)
 * 99) Kingini (1992)
 * 100) Kasarkode Khaderbai (1992) (actress Suchithra)
 * 101) Kallan Kappalil Thanne (1992) as Anandan Gurukkal, Appukuttan
 * 102) Grihapravesam (1992) (actress Rekha)
 * 103) First Bell (1992)
 * 104) Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon (1992)
 * 105) Addeham Enna Iddeham (1993) (actress Sunitha)
 * 106) Vakkeel Vasudev (1993) (actress Sunitha, Geetha Vijayan)
 * 107) Uppukandam Brothers (1993)
 * 108) Sthreedhanam (1993) (actress Urvasi)
 * 109) Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993)
 * 110) Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni (1993) (actress Maathu)
 * 111) Sowbhagyam (1993) (actress Sunitha)
 * 112) Narayam (1993)
 * 113) Journalist (1993)....Unnikrishnan
 * 114) Jackpot (1993)
 * 115) Janam (1993) as Harikrishnan
 * 116) Injakkadan Mathai & Sons (1993) (actress Urvasi)
 * 117) Butterflies (1993)
 * 118) Palayam (1993)
 * 119) Vendor Daniel State Licency (1994) (actress Vinduja Menon)
 * 120) Bhagyavan (1994)
 * 121) Sainyam (1994)
 * 122) Santhanagopalam (1994)
 * 123) Pavam IA Ivachan (1994)
 * 124) Njan Kodiswaran (1994)
 * 125) Kudumba Visesham (1994) (actress Urvasi)
 * 126) Pradakshinam (1994)
 * 127) Bharya (1994) (actress Urvasi)
 * 128) Chaithanyam (1995)
 * 129) Tom & Jerry (1995)
 * 130) Thakshashila (1995)
 * 131) Simhavalan Menon (1995)
 * 132) Prayikkara Pappan (1995)
 * 133) Nirnnayam (1995)
 * 134) Minnaminuginum Minnukettu (1995)
 * 135) Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (1995)
 * 136) Maanthrikam (1995)
 * 137) Agnidevan (1995)
 * 138) Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar (1996) as Shankar
 * 139) Kinnam Katta Kallan (1996) as Sub Inspector V.C. Bhagyanathan
 * 140) Kadhapurushan (1996)
 * 141) Kumkumacheppu (1996)
 * 142) Soorya Puthrikal (1996)
 * 143) Mimics Super 1000 (1996)
 * 144) Kalyana Sowgandhikam (1996)
 * 145) Kaliveedu (1996) (actress Sunitha)
 * 146) Kaathil Oru Kinnaram (1996) as Hari
 * 147) Hitler (1996) as Hrudayabhanu
 * 148) Azhakiya Ravanan (1996)
 * 149) Superman (1997)
 * 150) Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997)
 * 151) My Dear Kuttichathan Part 2 (1997)
 * 152) Junior Mandrake (1997)
 * 153) Moonu Kodiyum Munnooru Pavanum (1997)
 * 154) Kilikurissiyile Kudumbamela (1997)
 * 155) Raajathanthram (1997)
 * 156) Nagarapuraanam (1997)
 * 157) Anubhoothi (1997)
 * 158) Ishtadanam (1997)
 * 159) Gajaraja Manthram (1997)
 * 160) Five Star Hospital (1997)
 * 161) Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum (1997)
 * 162) Ancharakalyanam (1997)
 * 163) Varnapakittu (1997) as Pylee
 * 164) Nakshatratharattu (1998)
 * 165) Malabar Ninnoru Manimaaran  (1998)
 * 166) British Market (1998)
 * 167) Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam (1998)
 * 168) Sooryaputhran (1998)
 * 169) Sidhartha (1998)
 * 170) Manthrikumaran (1998)
 * 171) Mangalya Pallakku (1998)
 * 172) Aalibabayum Aarara Kallanmarum (1998)
 * 173) Achamakuttiyude Achayan (1998)
 * 174) Kudumba Vaarthakal (1998)
 * 175) Harikrishnans (1998)
 * 176) Grama Panchayath (1998)
 * 177) Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu (1998)
 * 178) Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) as Muhammad Ali
 * 179) Deepasthambham Mahascharyam (1999) as Susheelan
 * 180)  Chandranudikkunna Dikhil (1999)
 * 181) Auto Brothers (1999)
 * 182) Pallavur Devanarayanan (1999)
 * 183) Swastham Grihabharanam (1999)
 * 184) Stalin Shivadas (1999) as Vishwam
 * 185) Aayiram Meni (1999)
 * 186) Aakasha Ganga (1999)
 * 187)   Thennali Raman
 * 188) Sparsham (1999)
 * 189) Summer Palace (2000)
 * 190) Ee Mazha Then Mazha (2000)
 * 191) Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam (2000)
 * 192) Mimics 2000 (2000)
 * 193) India Gate (2000)
 * 194) Aanamuttathe Aangalamar (2000) as Rajeevan
 * 195) Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan (2000)
 * 196) Dreams (2000) as Servant
 * 197) The Gang (2000)
 * 198) The Warrant (2000) as Thomas Kora
 * 199) Devadoothan (2000)
 * 200) Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (2000)
 * 201) Ingane Oru Nilapakshi (2000) as Adiyodi
 * 202) Ennum Sambhavami Yuge Yuge (2001)
 * 203) Unnathangalil (2001) as Seban
 * 204) Mutholakottaram (2001)
 * 205) Bhadra (2001)
 * 206) Kakkakuyil (2001)
 * 207) Sharjah to Sharjah (2001)
 * 208) Ravanaprabhu (2001)
 * 209)  House Owner (2001)
 * 210) Nariman (2001) as Gopi Pillai
 * 211) Bharthavudyogam (2001)
 * 212) Kakki Nakshatram (2002)Balan
 * 213) Thilakam (2002) as Venu
 * 214) Kalachakram (2002)
 * 215) Aabharanacharthu (2002)
 * 216)  Grand Mother (2002)
 * 217) Nandanam (2002)
 * 218) Onnaaman (2002)
 * 219) Thandavam (2002)
 * 220) Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002)
 * 221) Jagathi Jagathish in Town (2002) as Unnikrishnan, Jagadish
 * 222) Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha (2002) as Kunjamarar
 * 223) Chirikkudukka (2002) as Sumukhan
 * 224) Chathurangam (2002)
 * 225) Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair (2002)
 * 226) Saudhamini (2003)
 * 227) The Fire (2003) as Salim
 * 228) Vasanthamalika (2003) as Madhavan
 * 229) Thillana Thillana (2003)
 * 230) Sahodharan Sahadevan (2003) as Appukuttan
 * 231) Mr. Brahmachari (2003)
 * 232) War and Love (2003)
 * 233)  Koodariyaathe (2003)
 * 234) Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu (2003)
 * 235) Kottaram Vaidyan (2004)
 * 236) Chithrakoodam (2004) as Bhaskaran
 * 237) Koottu (2004)
 * 238) Maniyarakkallan  (2004)
 * 239) Vamanapuram Bus Route (2004)
 * 240) Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004)
 * 241) KakkaKarumban (2004)
 * 242) Symphony (2004) as Manoharan
 * 243) Vellinakshathram (2004)
 * 244) Jalolsavam (2004)
 * 245) Govindankutty Thirakkilanu (2004) as Thomaskutty
 * 246) Vettam (2004)
 * 247) Junior Senior (2005)
 * 248) Athbhutha Dweepu (2005)
 * 249) Chandrolsavam (2005) as Kuttiraman
 * 250) Kalyana Kurimanam (2005) as Madhavan
 * 251) Boyy Friennd (2005) as Vigneshwaran
 * 252) Baalyam (2006)
 * 253) Pakal (2006) as Ummachan
 * 254) Vasthavam (2006)
 * 255) Aanachandam (2006)
 * 256) Narakasuran (2006)
 * 257) Mahasamudram (2006)
 * 258) Balram vs. Tharadas (2006)
 * 259) Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam (2006)
 * 260) Black Cat (2007) as Vakkachan
 * 261) ''Ali Bhai as Kallankari Dasappan
 * 262) Kadha Parayumbol (2007)
 * 263) Paradesi (2007)
 * 264) Hallo (2007)
 * 265) Naalu Pennukal (2007)
 * 266) Flash (2007)
 * 267) Oru Pennum Randaanum (2008)
 * 268) Kaalchilambu (2008)
 * 269) Anthiponvettam (2008)
 * 270) Cycle (2008)
 * 271) One Way Ticket (2008)
 * 272) Sanmanassullavan Appukuttan (Vadakkan Sakhyam) (2008)
 * 273) Gulmohar (2008)
 * 274) Orkkuka Vellappozhum (2008)
 * 275) Twenty:20 (2008)
 * 276) Billu Barber  (2009) - Hindi film
 * 277) Samastha Keralam PO (2009)
 * 278) Kancheepurathe Kalyanam (2009)
 * 279) Decent Parties (2009)
 * 280) Paribhavam (2009)
 * 281) Red Chillies (2009)
 * 282) Seetha Kalyanam (2009)
 * 283) Puthiya Mukham (2009)
 * 284) 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) as Appukuttan
 * 285) Sanmanassullavan Appukuttan (2009) as Sugunan
 * 286) Kappal Muthalaali (2009) as Thulasidharan
 * 287) Pazhassi Raja (2009)
 * 288) Senior Mandrake (2010)
 * 289) In Ghost House Inn (2010) as Appukuttan
 * 290) April Fool (2010)
 * 291) Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum (2010) as K P Kumaran
 * 292) Advocate Lakshmanan – Ladies Only (2010)
 * 293) Paattinte Palazhy (2010)
 * 294) Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram (2010)
 * 295)  Sakurumbam Shyamala (2010)
 * 296) Sarkar Colony (2010)
 * 297) Fiddle (2010)
 * 298) Thoovalkattu (2010)
 * 299) Vandae Maatharam (2010)
 * 300) Alexander the Great (2010)
 * 301) T. D. Dasan Std. VI B (2010)
 * 302) Again Kasargod Khader Bhai (2010)
 * 303) Makeup Man (2011)
 * 304) Nadakame Ulakam (2011)
 * 305) Ithu Nammude Katha (2011)
 * 306) City of God (2011)
 * 307) Manikyakkallu (2011)
 * 308) Kottarathil Kutty Bhootham (2011)
 * 309) Female Unnikrishnan (2011)
 * 310) Lucky Jokers (2011)
 * 311) ''Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action as Josekutty/Joy
 * 312) Theja Bhai and Family (2011) as Govindan Nair
 * 313) Bombay Mittayi (2012)
 * 314) Red Alert (2012)
 * 315) Kochi (2012) as Vishwanathan
 * 316) No. 66 Madhura Bus (2012)
 * 317)  Pulival Pattanam (2012)
 * 318)  Bombay Mittayi (2012)
 * 319) Kunjaliyan (2012) as Sukumaran
 * 320) Achante Aanmakkal (2012) as Nandagopan
 * 321) Ozhimuri (2012) as Madhupal
 * 322) Players (Two Wheeler) (Hai Rose) (2013)
 * 323) Pakaram (2013)
 * 324) White Paper (2013)
 * 325) Rose Guitarinaal (2013)
 * 326) Lisammayude Veedu (2013)
 * 327) Left Right Left (2013)
 * 328) One Day Jokes (2014)
 * 329) One (2013)
 * 330) At Once (2013)
 * 331) Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukkutty (2013) as Himself
 * 332) Ginger (2013) as Sethumadhavan
 * 333) Malayala Nadu (2013)
 * 334) Mazhayariyaathe (2014)
 * 335) Parankimala (2014)
 * 336) On The Way (2014)
 * 337) Color Balloon (2014)
 * 338) Maayaapuri 3D (2014)
 * 339) Education Loan (2014)
 * 340) Christmas Cake (2014)
 * 341) Nayana (2014)
 * 342) Rasam (2015)
 * 343) Buddhan Chirikkunnu (2015)
 * 344) Gamer (2015)
 * 345) John Honai (2015)
 * 346) Two Countries (2015)
 * 347) Leela (2016)
 * 348) Kasaba (2016)
 * 349) Karinkunnam 6'S (2016)
 * 350) C/O Saira Banu (2017)
 * 351) Shirk (2018)
 * 352) Swapnarajyam (2019)
 * 353) Aakasha Ganga 2 (2019) ( photo archive)

Writer

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

Cinematographer

 * 1) Ahalya (1978)