Gururaj Jaggesh
Gururaj Jaggesh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1987 (age 38–39) Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupations | Actor, filmmaker, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1994, 2002, 2007–present |
| Spouse |
Katie Pyle (m. 2014) |
| Children | Arjun |
| Parent(s) | Jaggesh (father) Parimala Jaggesh (mother) |
| Relatives | Komal (Uncle) Yathiraj Jaggesh (brother) |
Gururaj Jaggesh is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Kannada cinema.[2][3] He is known for his 2009 film Gilli, a remake of the Tamil film 7G Rainbow Colony.[4][5] In recent years, he has also written and directed under the banner Raj Brothers, a partnership with his brother Yathiraj Jaggesh.
Career
He made his debut as the story writer for his father Jaggesh's Makeup (2002).[6] He first appeared as a lead actor in Gilli (2009) before starring in Guru (2012) under his father's direction.[4][7]
Transition to direction
Gururaj Jaggesh has stated that he intends to move from acting into writing and directing. With his brother Yathiraj Jaggesh, he formed the filmmaking partnership Raj Brothers. The duo's announced directorial debut is R2, described as a pan-Indian action thriller starring Ragini Dwivedi.
Personal life
Gururaj Jaggesh is the son of actor Jaggesh and Parimala Jaggesh. He is also connected to AlaMirap Nutrition Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based nutrition company; corporate filings list him as a director from 1 September 2020.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Beda Krishna Ranginata | — | — | [9] |
| 2007 | Thamashegagi | — | — | [9] |
| 2009 | Gilli | Guru "Gilli" | — | [4] |
| 2012 | Guru | Guru | — | [10] |
| Sankranthi | Suri | — | [9] | |
| 2015 | Paipoti | Gururaj | — | [9] |
| 2017 | Mass Leader | Guru | — | [2] |
| 2019 | Vishnu Circle | Vishnu | — | [11] |
| 2021 | Kaage Motte | Krishna | — | [3] |
References
- ↑ "The 'elusive' German bride". Bangalore Mirror.
- 1 2 "My role in Mass Leader is a good break for me: Gururaj Jaggesh - Times of India". The Times of India.
- 1 2 "ಚಿತ್ರ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ: ಕಾಗೆಮೊಟ್ಟೆ".
- 1 2 3 "Gilli: Worth a watch". Bangalore Mirror. 16 October 2009.
- ↑ "Jaggesh, family celebrate Gururaj's wedding at Netherlands". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Dream project for Jaggesh". Viggy. Archived from the original on 16 February 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ "Kannada actor Jaggesh's love for his little Gururaj". DNA. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ↑ AlaMirap Nutrition Private Limited - Director details (Report). ZaubaCorp.
- 1 2 3 4 "Gururaj Jaggesh : Kannada Actor, Movies, Biography, Photos". chiloka.com.
- ↑ "GURU MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 14 May 2016.
- ↑ "Guru Jaggesh to play a filmmaker in AR Babu's comeback movie". The Times of India.