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 v Sarabhai, 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 with Aatish Kapadia.[1] While he is usually associated with comic roles, he is also known to portray supporting characters to a certain extent.
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
Jamnadas is married to Nipa Majethia.[4] They have two daughters; Kesar and Mishri.Template:Cn Kesar was the narrator in the movie, Khichdi.
Filmography
Films
- 2010 Khichdi: The Movie as Himanshu Seth
Television
| Year | Titles | Role | Reference(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] |
- As producer
| Year | Titles |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Khichdi |
| 2003 | Main Office Tere Angan Ki |
| 2004 | Instant Khichdi |
| 2004 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai |
| 2004 | Batliwala House No. 43 |
| 2005-10 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby |
| 2006 | Resham Dankh |
| 2007 | Chalti Ka Naam Gaddi |
| 2007-08 | Remote Control season 1 & 2 |
| 2007 | Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family |
| 2008 | Ek Packet Umeed |
| 2008 | Shree |
| 2009 | Bhure Bhi Hum Bhaley Bhi Hum |
| 2009 | Sukh By Chance |
| 2010 | Khichdi: The Movie |
| 2010 | Mera Naam Karegi Roshan |
| 2010-11 | 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 | Mahisagar |
| 2013 | Bh Se Bhade |
| 2013 | Madhuri Middle Class |
| 2014 | Badi Door Se Aaye Hai |
| 2016 | Naya Mahisagar |
| 2016 | Khidki |
| 2017 | Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai Take 2 |
| 2017 | Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot |
| 2018 | Khichdi |
| 2019-20 | Bhakharwadi |
| 2021-present | Wagle Ki Duniya- Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey |
| Janani |
References
- ↑ Khichdi star cast: Where are they now?. The Indian Express(2020-05-06). Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- ↑ Jamnadas Majethia: Latest News, Videos, Photos | Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
- ↑ Hats Off to launch its own acting academy. The Times of India(2013-03-25). Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ↑ Photos: Esha Gupta, Daisy Shah, other celebs at Omung Kumar's birthday bash. Mid-Day(Oct 11, 2016).
- ↑ Then vs Now: Jhanak Shukla to Shweta Basu Prasad, here's what the cast of Karishma Kaa Karishma looks like now, Sharma, Saubhagya. Times Now News(Oct 9, 2019). Retrieved 2020-05-15.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Khichdi returns after 16 years: 8 funniest one-liners of Hansa, Babuji and Jayshree that made it to our everyday lexicon. Hindustan Times(2020-04-06). Retrieved 2020-05-15.
- ↑ The reunion of team Baa, Bahu aur Baby will make you nostalgic. The Times of India(Mar 14, 2018). Retrieved 2020-05-15.