Nagesh
TrendingAlso known as: நாகேஸ்வரன், Cheyur Krishna Rao Nageswaran
Who is Nagesh?
Nagesh is a actor from India (age 93).
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Nagesh
- Born
- September 27, 1933
- Birthplace
- Dharapuram
- Age
- 93 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Libra
- Height
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- Weight
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
- Madhwas
- Ethnicity
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- Eye Color
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- Hair Color
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- Profession
- Actor, Business Leader, Entrepreneur
- Net Worth
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- Education
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- Spouse
- Regina
- Children
- 1 (Anand Babu)
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Biography
Nagesh is 93 years old, an actor, from India.
Cheyur Krishna Rao Nageswaran, popularly known as Nagesh, was an Indian actor and comedian mostly remembered for his comic roles in Tamil films during the 1960s. He acted in over 1,000 films from 1958 to 2008, performing in a variety of roles as comedian, lead roles, supporting actor, and antagonist. He has also acted in Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. Nagesh's style of comedy was largely inspired by Hollywood actor Jerry Lewis.
Similarities between Nagesh and Lewis earned Nagesh the sobriquet the "Jerry Lewis of India". He was also nicknamed as the King of Comedy due to his comedic timing and body language.
Career & Filmography
Movies(67)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram |
| 2007 | Nenjai Thodu |
| 2006 | Saravana |
| 2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS |
| 2004 | Bose |
| 2002 | Bala |
| 2001 | Engalukkum Kaalam Varum |
| 2001 | Minnale |
| 1999 | Desiya Geetham |
| 1998 | Tholi Prema |
Family
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Regina | Married |
Family
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South | Won |
| 1994 | National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | Won |
Interesting Facts
- Nagesh was born as Cheyur Krishna Nageshwaran to Kannadiga Hindu parents in Dharapuram.
- He left Dharapuram at an early age and moved to Madras city in search of a career.
- His roommates, the writer Vaali and actor Srikanth, later established themselves as prominent personalities in Tamil cinema.
- Nagesh has been reported to smoke.
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