V. Jayaprakash is an Indian actor and producer. He is famous for his appearances in Tamil and Telugu films. In 2009, he came into limelight for his role as a Chokkalingam (school teacher) in the Tamil film Pasanga.
Jayaprakash in the movie Pasanga
Wiki/Biography
Jayaprakash was born on Thursday, June 14, 1962, in Sirkaji, Tamil Nadu (age 61; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Gemini.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
V. Jayaprakash was born into a family in Maharashtra.
wife and children
Jayaprakash married Zenith Jayaprakash on September 26.
Jayaprakash and wife
He had two sons: Udith Dushyanth Jayaprakash and Niranjan Jayaprakash. Both of them are actors.
Jayaprakash and his son Udith Dushyanth Jayaprakash
Jayaprakash and his son Niranjayaprakash
Profession
Movie
Jayaprakash started his acting career with the film Mayakannadi (2007).
Jayaprakash in the movie “Mayakannadi”
He has played supporting roles in Tamil films such as Naadodigal (2009), Naan Mahaan Alla (2010), Yuddham Sei (2011), Mankatha (2011), Moodar Koodam (2013) and Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014), Kanchana 2 (2015), Shivalinga (2017), Jai Bhim (2021).
Jayaprakash in the movie Naadodigal
Jayaprakash in the movie “Yuddham Sei”
Jayaprakash in the movie “Pannaiyarum Padminiyum”
He has also appeared in Telugu films like Sarrainodu (2016), A Aa (2017), Spyder (2017), Jersey (2019), Republic (2021 )wait.
Jayaprakash in the movie Sarrainodu
Jayaprakash in the movie Spider-Man
Producer
Jayaprakash made his debut as a producer with the Tamil film “Gopala Gopala” (1996).
Movie “Gopala Gopala” poster
He has also produced many films under his production company called GJ Cinema such as Chellamae (2004), April Maadhathil (2002) and Thavasi (2001).
Movie “Chelame” poster
Movie “Tawasi” poster
dubbing artist
In 2018, Jayaprakash made his debut as a dubbing artist, voicing the voice of Akshay Kumar in the film 2.0 Tamil.
Movie “2.0” poster
Awards
- In 2010, he won the Jury Prize for Best Supporting Actor for the film Pasanga (2009).
- In 2010, he won the Tamil Film Industry Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the movie “Pasanga” (2009).
- In 2011, he won the Merit Award for Best Character (Male) for the film Naan Mahaan Alla (2010).
- In 2021, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Foreign Language Film at the Film Festival for the film “Magamuni” (2019).
Favorites
- Actor: Samara Venkata Ranga Rao
Facts/Trivia
- Jayaprakash started his acting career in 2007 at the age of 45. Before becoming an actor, he worked in industries as diverse as dairy farming, the oil business, transportation, and a pool hall.
- According to Jayaprakash, he didn’t have much interest in acting. He said that in 2007, Cheran, the director of his debut film Mayakannadi, forced him to try acting. He further added that he was surprised by his performance in the film.
- Jayaprakash says he is obsessed with cars and cleans his own car whenever the driver takes a day off
- It is believed that Jayaprakash prioritized scripts over cheques.
- In an interview, he talked about the privileges that actors enjoy. He said,
The best thing about being an actor is having access to so many people, so many young teams, so many creative talents. “
- He said in interviews that he felt uneasy about being offered fatherhood roles all the time. He also said that he wanted to play the role offered by Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
- In an interview, he was asked why he was only offered exclusive roles. He said,
I just asked a director the same question a few days ago.He said Neenga romba sevapa irukirenga (You’re too light-skinned) to play a “native” role. I told him I would try to get darker: after all, it takes a lot to make a black man white. “
- He said in interviews that he was more interested in acting than making movies. He also said he experienced losses during his time as a producer. He said in the interview,
It’s easier to perform; you’re pampered from start to finish. From being picked up to being fed, the movie set was comfortable for the actors. But if you like taking on challenges, then becoming a producer would be better. “
- The Tamil industry believes that Jayaprakash will become the next Prakash Raj.
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