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Nagesh was born in Dharapuram. 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, Hindi and Kannada films. Nagesh's style of comedy was largely inspired by Hollywood actor Jerry Lewis.
Jan 31, 2009 · Nagesh was a versatile and comedic actor who worked in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. He won several awards, including the Padma Shri and the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, and was a philanthropist and a mentor to many actors.
- Actor
- September 27, 1933
Nagesh was a prolific and versatile actor who performed in over 1,000 Indian movies from 1958 to 2008. He was known for his roles as a comedian, hero, supporting actor and villain, and was inspired by Jerry Lewis.
- Male
- Actor/Singer
- IN
- September 27, 1933
Jan 31, 2024 · Today is the death anniversary of great artist Nagesh, who was often referred to as the King of Comedy and as the ‘Jerry Lewis of India’. The veteran actor left a mark in the history of Tamil ...
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Jan 31, 2019 · A tribute to the late actor Nagesh, who starred in many classic Tamil comedies with MGR, Sivaji Ganeshan and Kamal Haasan. The article lists five films that showcase his brilliance in comedy, dancing and mimicry.
Jan 31, 2009 · Nagesh was a prolific comedian in Tamil cinema, acting in over 1,000 films from 1958 to 2008. He was born in a Kannada family and worked as a clerk in the Indian Railways before entering the film industry.
Jan 16, 2022 · Learn how Nagesh created his brand of comedy during the 60s in Tamil cinema, with his timings, body language and versatility. He played with ease a ward boy, a poet, a pimp and more, and stole the limelight from MGR and Shivaji.
