Chinni Jayanth
Chinni Jayanth | |
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 Chinni Jayanth in a show | |
| Born | 26 July 1960 |
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| Years active | 1984-present |
| Spouse | Jayashree |
| Children | 2 |
Chinni Jayanth is an Indian film director, producer, comedian, actor and mimicry artist who has appeared in many main, character and supporting roles in Tamil films. He is also a popular television personality having hosted hit shows like Sagalai Vs Ragalai, Kalakka Povathu Yaar and Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai. He is also a recipient of the Kalaimamani award given by the Government of Tamil Nadu for excellence in the field of cinema. He received this award from the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at a glittering function at Valluvar Kottam.[1]
As an acknowledgement of his efforts in the field of cinema, mimicry, stage performances and social service activities, Chinni Jayanth was presented with a doctorate by The Open International University of Alternate Medicine on 29 December 2013.
Early life and family
[edit | edit source]Chinni Jayanth is an alumnus of Ramakrishna Mission Students Home, Chennai. He went on to study at New College, Royapettah. He then completed his acting course (Diploma in Film Technology, DFTech) from the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu in Taramani. He has a son, Srutanjay Narayanan, who has now cleared the UPSC exams to become an IAS officer.[2]
Cinema career
[edit | edit source]Jayanth began his acting career in 1984, playing the supporting role to the eccentric villain in director Mahendran's film Kai Kodukkum Kai.[3]
He carved a niche for himself with his unique style of comedy which included the creation of some unique words like "gilfans", "silfans", etc. which became a rage among the youth.[citation needed] His supporting roles in movies like Kizhakku Vasal, Idhayam, Kannedhirey Thondrinal and Chinna Pulla, are audience favourites.[citation needed]
Jayanth's performance in Chinna Pulla (1994) along with Revathi was well received. In the movie, Jayanth portrayed a mentally challenged person. This movie was also the first production of his company Ashtalakshmi Creators.[citation needed]
His directorial debut was in the film Unakkaga Mattum.[4] The second film he directed was Kaanal Neer, which introduced J.K. Rithesh and Manisha Chatterjee in lead roles.[4]
His last direction was the movie Neeye Yen Kaadhali (2010),[5] and played a vital role in the screen play.[5] The film was graded by experts Suresh Menon and Brian Jennings at HD Studios, Sushma Multimedia, Chennai.[6]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Actor
[edit | edit source]Tamil films
[edit | edit source]Other language films
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 1988 | December 31 | Raja Veer's friend | Kannada | Uncredited role |
| 1991 | Chaitanya | Smuggler | Telugu | |
| Nirnayam | ||||
| 1993 | Rakshana | |||
| 1995 | Muddayi Muddugumma | |||
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu | Tribal |
Director
[edit | edit source]- Unakkaga Mattum (2000)
- Kaanal Neer (2007)
- Neeye En Kadhali (2010)
Dubbing artist
[edit | edit source]Aandavan (2000) - Rajinikanth
Web series
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2022 | Paper Rocket | Devarajan | ZEE5 |
References
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External links
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- Chinni Jayanth at IMDb
- BigFlix
- SS Music
- Fielding on a comic track – The Hindu
- The ones who made a mark[dead link] – The Hindu
- Sushma Multimedia
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- Tamil male actors
- Male actors from Tamil Nadu
- Indian male film actors
- Living people
- Tamil comedians
- 1960 births
- M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute alumni
- Television personalities from Tamil Nadu
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Recipients of the Kalaimamani Award
- Male actors from Chennai