Jamnadas Majethia
Jamnadas Majethia (JD) (born 5 February 1969) is an Indian actor, director and producer. He is well known for his work in Gujarati and Hindi plays, dramas, serials & film. Having given successful shows like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, and Khichdi, he is a very successful showmaker. On stage, he has been active in Gujarati theater for the last 20 years. He formed a company Hats Off Productions.[1] While he is usually associated with comic roles, he is also known to portray supporting characters to a certain extent.
Jamnadas Majethia | |
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Jamnadas Majethia in 2018 | |
| Born | 5 February 1969 |
| Other names | JD |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Director Producer |
| Years active | 1989–present |
He was nominated in 2011 for Apsara Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for his role as Himanshu Seth in Khichdi: The Movie.[2] In 2013, Majethia launched his acting academy, HatsOff Actors Studios.[3]
Personal life edit
Jamnadas is married to Nipa Majethia.[4] They have two daughters; Kesar and Mishri.[citation needed] Kesar was the narrator in the movie, Khichdi. His second daughter Mishri worked in Khichdi as Chakki Parekh.
Films edit
| Year | Titles | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Khichdi: The Movie | Himanshu Seth | Also Producer |
| 2023 | Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan | Himanshu Seth | Also Producer |
Television edit
| Year | Titles | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–92 | Chanakya | Malayketu | |
| 2003–04 | Karishma Kaa Karishma | Paresh | [5] |
| 2003-04 | Khichdi | Himanshu Seth | [6] |
| 2005–06 | Instant Khichdi | ||
| 2005–10 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Dr. Harshad Thakkar | [7] |
| 2012 | Survivor India | As contestant | |
| 2016 | Khidki | As Host | |
| 2017 | Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai Take 2 | Director Prahlad (episodic role) | |
| 2018 | Khichdi Returns | Himanshu Seth | [6] |
Productions edit
| Year | Titles |
|---|---|
| 2002 – 2004 | Khichdi |
| 2003 | Main Office Tere Angan Ki |
| 2005 | Instant Khichdi |
| 2004 – 2006 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai |
| 2004 | Batliwala House No. 43 |
| 2005 – 2010 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby |
| 2006 | Resham Dankh |
| 2007 | Chalti Ka Naam Gaddi |
| 2007-2008 | Remote Control |
| 2008-2009 | Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family |
| 2008 | Ek Packet Umeed |
| 2008-2009 | Shree |
| 2009 | Bhure Bhi Hum Bhaley Bhi Hum |
| 2009-2010 | Sukh By Chance |
| 2010 | Khichdi: The Movie |
| 2010 | Mera Naam Karegi Roshan |
| 2010-2011 | Behenein |
| 2011 | Mrs. Tendulkar |
| 2011 | Choti Si Zindagi |
| 2011 | Chintu Chinky Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story |
| 2012 | Ek Doosre Se Karte Hain Pyaar Hum |
| 2012 | Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka |
| 2012 | A Laxmi Hamari Super Bahu |
| 2013-2015 | Mahisagar |
| 2013 | Bh Se Bhade |
| 2013 | Madhuri Middle Class |
| 2014 -2016 | Badi Door Se Aaye Hai |
| 2016 | Naya Mahisagar |
| 2016 | Khidki |
| 2017 | Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai Take 2 |
| 2017 | Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot |
| 2018 | Khichdi |
| 2019-2020 | Bhakharwadi |
| 2021 | Janani |
| 2021-present | Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey |
| 2022-present | Pushpa Impossible |
| 2023 | Happy Family: Conditions Apply[8] |
| 2024-present | Kuch Reet Jagat Ki Aisi Hai |
References edit
- ^ "Khichdi star cast: Where are they now?". The Indian Express. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Jamnadas Majethia: Latest News, Videos, Photos | Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ Bhopatkarl, Tejashree (25 March 2013). . The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 March 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
- ^ "Photos: Esha Gupta, Daisy Shah, other celebs at Omung Kumar's birthday bash". Mid-Day. 11 October 2016.
- ^ Sharma, Saubhagya (9 October 2019). "Then vs Now: Jhanak Shukla to Shweta Basu Prasad, here's what the cast of Karishma Kaa Karishma looks like now". Times Now News. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Khichdi returns after 16 years: 8 funniest one-liners of Hansa, Babuji and Jayshree that made it to our everyday lexicon". Hindustan Times. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ "The reunion of team Baa, Bahu aur Baby will make you nostalgic". The Times of India. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ "Happy Family Conditions Apply trailer: Ratna Pathak Shah, Raj Babbar play Gujarati couple you will fall in love with". Hindustan Times. 3 March 2023.
External links edit
- Media related to Jamnadas Majethia at Wikimedia Commons
- Jamnadas Majethia at IMDb