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Sep 27, 1933 Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu, India Died on 31 Jan 2009 (aged 75)

Indian actor, comedian

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About Nagesh

  • Nagesh (born Cheyur Krishna Nageshwaran; (27 September 1933 – 31 January 2009) was an Indian film actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the 1960s.
  • He is regarded as one of the most prolific comedians in Tamil cinema.
  • 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.
  • Similarities between Nagesh and Lewis earned Nagesh the sobriquet the "Jerry Lewis of India".
  • He was also a fantastic dancer.
  • The song "Kanni Nathiyoram" in the movie Neerkumizhi shows some of his comic dance skills.

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