Jagannatha Varma

K. N. Jagannatha Varma
Born (1939-05-01)1 May 1939
Cherthala, Travancore
Nationality Indian
Occupation Police Officer ‍, Movie Actor, Kathakali Artist
Parent(s) Kerala Varma Thampuran, Ambalika

K. N. Jagannatha Varma (born 1 May 1939) is an actor in Malayalam film and Television serial. He is also an accomplished Kathakali artist. His son Manu Varma also a recognized artist and his son-in-law Viji Thampi is a well-known film director.[1] He acted in a number of Malayalam movies performing stereotypical roles of a senior police officer, judge or a priest. Some of his noted roles were in movies New Delhi, Lelam and Pathram.

Varma joined the Kerala Police Force in 1963, before getting active in movies. He retired from Kerala Police as an S.P. (Superintendent of police).[2] Varma is an accomplished Kathakali artist, having mastered the art from Pallippuram Gopalan Nair Asan. He is also a percussionist, learned the art from Kalamandalam Raman Namboothiri after retiring from Government service. His younger brother K. N. Surendranatha Varma, a retired college professor, is also a Kathakali artist.

Familia yg

He is born as third among five children to Thekkedathu Kovilakam Kerala Varma Thampuran and Kattunkal Kovilakam Ambalika at Varanad, Cherthala, Kerala. He has four siblings: Raveendranath, Malleenath, Surendranath and Prabhavathi. He had his primary education from Muriyanat School, Cherthala Boys high School, Sanadhana Darma College, Alappuzha and graduated from M.G. College with Zoology, Botany as Main subject.[3] He is married to Santha Varma, who is from Anjerimadom, Thrissur. The couple have a son Manu Varma, who is an accomplished Television actor, and a daughter Priya. Famous Malayalam movie director Viji Thampi is his Son-in-law.[4]

Filmography

  1. Dolls (2013)
  2. Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala as Bishop
  3. Ashuravithu (2012)
  4. Happy Durbar (2011)
  5. Christian Brothers (2011) .... Bishop
  6. Aakaasha Yathra (2010)
  7. Rhythm (2010)
  8. Kausthubham (2010)
  9. Red Chillies (2009)
  10. Pathaam Adhyaayam (2009)
  11. College Kumaran (2008) .... Judge
  12. Inspector Garud (2007) .... Police officer
  13. Detective (2007)
  14. Aayurrekha (2007)... Nambiar
  15. Bada Dosth (2006) .... I.G.
  16. Ashwaaroodan (2006).... Mankoyyikkal Vasukuruppu
  17. Highway Police (2006).... Chandrasekharan Mashu
  18. Deepangal Sakshi (2005) .... M. K. Menon
  19. Udayam (2004)
  20. Mr. Brahmachari (2003)
  21. Soudaamini (2003)
  22. Nandanam (2002)
  23. Pakalppooram (2002)
  24. The Gift of God (2002)
  25. Njan Rajavu (2002)
  26. Praja (2001)....Mannel Mamachan
  27. Swargavaathil (2001)
  28. Naaranathu Thamburan (2001)
  29. Sraavu (2001)
  30. Laya Thaalangal (2001)
  31. Jeevan Masai (2001)
  32. The Warrant (2000)...IG
  33. Narashimham (2000)
  34. Unnimaaya (2000)
  35. Crime File (1999) .... Bishop Punnassery
  36. Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) .... Priest
  37. Panchapandavar (1999) .... Thirumeni
  38. Pathram (1999) .... Pattathil Outhakkutty
  39. Udayapuram Sulthan (1999) .... Thirumangalathu Nampoothiri
  40. Vazhunnor (1999) .... Kuriakose
  41. Mailpeelikkavu (1998)
  42. Poothiruvathira Raavil (1998)
  43. Aaram Thamburan (1997) .... Cheriya achan
  44. Snehadooth(1997)
  45. Lelam (1997) .... Bishop
  46. Poomarathanalil (1997)
  47. Kathapurushan (1996) .... Kunjunni's Father
  48. The Prince (1996/II) .... Guru Murthy Shasthri
  49. Kaliveedu (1996) .... Menon
  50. Moonilonnu (1996) .... Nambyar
  51. Rajaputhran (1996) .... Chief Minister
  52. Sallapam (1996) .... Prabhakara Varma
  53. 19 April (1996)
  54. Kireedamillaatha Raajakkanmaar(1996).... Caltran Nicholas
  55. Raajaputhran (1996)
  56. Boxer(1995)....Madhavan Nair
  57. Chief Minister K R Gouthami (1994)
  58. Kambolam (1994) .... Narayana Iyyer
  59. Moonnilonnu (1994)
  60. Parinayam (1994)....Palakkunnam
  61. Bhaarya (1994)
  62. Aagneyam (1993)
  63. Devasuram (1993) .... Adiyodi
  64. Janam (1993) .... Fernandez
  65. Journalist (1993) .... Kaimal
  66. City Police (1993) ..... C.M. Vasudeva Panikar
  67. Vietnam Colony (1993) .... Company MD
  68. Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992) .... Thampuran
  69. Sargam (1992) .... Maash
  70. Kunukkitta Kozhi (1992)
  71. Radhachakram (1992)
  72. Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam(1992)
  73. Mahaanagaram (1992)
  74. Kizhakkam Pathrose (1992)
  75. kingini (1992)
  76. Sooryachakram (1992)
  77. Thalastaanam (1992) .... College Principal
  78. Yodha (1992)
  79. Neelagiri (1991) .... Varma
  80. Advaitham (1991) .... Sreedharan
  81. Bhoomika (1991) .... Superindentent of Police
  82. Chanchattam (1991) .... Company M. D.
  83. Gaanamela (1991)
  84. Aanavaal Mothiram (1991)
  85. Nattuvishesham(1991)....Madhava Menon
  86. Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam (1991) .... Achutha Menon
  87. Souhrudam (1991)
  88. Chakravarthy (1991).... Augustine Joseph
  89. Venal Kinavukal (1991) .... Krishna Kurup
  90. Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu (1990) .... I. G.
  91. Kuttettan (1990) .... Narayanan
  92. Samrajyam (1990) .... K. M. Shah
  93. Mathilukal (1990)
  94. Midhya (1990) .... Krishna Kurup
  95. Kottayam Kunjachan (1990) .... B. Ramanatha Reddiar
  96. ??? (1990) .... Kurisinkal Kariyachan
  97. Naale Ennundenkil (1990)
  98. Maanmizhiyaal (1990)
  99. No:20 Madras mail (1990)
  100. Aanaval Mothiram (1990) .... Karthikeyan
  101. Arhatha (1990) .... C. K. Ramakrishnan
  102. Ee Kannikoodi (1990) .... Police Officer
  103. Kattukuthira (1990)
  104. Varthamankalam(1990).... Arundathi's Father
  105. Randam Varavu (1990) .... Judge
  106. Veena Meettiya Vilangukal (1990)
  107. Nammude Naadu (1990)
  108. Mrigaya (1989)
  109. Anagha (1989).... Raghavan Nair
  110. Nair Saab (1989)
  111. Kodungallur Bagavathi (1989)
  112. Kaalalpada (1989)
  113. Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu(1989)... C V Chandran
  114. Antharjanam (1989)...Thirumeni
  115. Jeevitham Oru Raagam (1989)
  116. Jagratha (1989) ... aka "CBI Diary Part II" - India (English title)
  117. Ardham (1989) .... Warrier
  118. Aksharathettu (1989)
  119. Adharvam (1989) .... Moothedan
  120. Naaduvazhikal (1989) .... Dy.S.P. Pavithran
  121. Mukthi (1988) .... Viswanathan Nair
  122. Thanthram (1988) .... Kurien Joseph
  123. Nineteen Twenty One (1988)
  124. Marikkunnilla njaan (1988)
  125. 1921 (1988)
  126. Ormayil Ennum (1988)
  127. Aalilakkuruvikal (1988)
  128. Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988) .... S. P
  129. Dhinarathrangal (1988) .... Madhava Menon's Brother-in-law
  130. Aaranyakam (1988) .... Madhavan Nair
  131. New Delhi (1987) .... C. R. Panikkar
  132. Adimakal Udamakal (1987) .... R. K. Shenoy
  133. Achuvettante Veedu (1987) .... Varma
  134. Manja Manthrangal (1987)
  135. Vrutham (1987) .... Subrahmanya Iyer
  136. Naalkkavala (1987)
  137. Aalippazhangal (1987)
  138. Athinumappuram (1987)
  139. Ajantha (1987)
  140. Theekattu (1987) .... Radha's father
  141. Varshangal Poyathariyathe (1987)
  142. Kaiyethum Doorathu (1987) ..... Chandra Shekhara Kuruppu
  143. Aavanazhi (1986) .... Kumar
  144. Nandi Veendum Varika (1986)
  145. Sughamo Devi (1986) .... Devi's Father
  146. Nimishangal (1986).... Rajapadmanabhan Thampi
  147. Koodanayum Kattu (1986)
  148. Shobaraj (1986)
  149. Yuvajanotsavam (1986).... SP Dharmapalan
  150. Nakhakshathangal (1986)
  151. Musafir (Hindi, 1986).... Jabbar Patel
  152. Karimpinpoovinakkare (1985) .... Advocate
  153. Ayanam (1985) .... Alice's Father
  154. Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam (1985) .... Police Officer
  155. Anu Bandham (1985) .... Bhaskaran's Father
  156. Vasantha Sena (1985)
  157. Idanilangal (1985)
  158. Oru Naal Innorunaal (1985)
  159. Avidatheppole Ivideyum (1985)
  160. Rangam (1985)
  161. Shree Krishnaparanthu (1984) .... Pappu
  162. Thirakal (1984)
  163. Swarna Gopuram(1984)....Mercy's father
  164. Ethirppukal (1984)
  165. Pavam Krooran(1984)
  166. Unaroo (1984)
  167. Kurishuyudham (1984)...D.I.G
  168. Krishna Guruvayoorappa(1984)....... Kunju Nair
  169. Oru Sumangaliyude Kadha (1984)...Doctor
  170. Pallankuzhi (1983).... Karthavu
  171. Marakkillorikkalum (1983) .... Kesavan Nampoothiri
  172. Mortuary (1983/II) .... College Principal
  173. Rugma (1983) .... Narayana Menon
  174. Kelkatha Shabdam (1982) .... Babu's Father
  175. Sara Varsham (1982) .... Ramakrishnan Nair
  176. Kakka (1982)
  177. Thuranna Jail (1982)...Venukuttan
  178. Amritha Geetham (1982)
  179. Raktham (1981) .... George
  180. Arayannam (1981) ... Sekharan
  181. Swarangal Swapnagal (1981) ....Dr Mohan
  182. Swarna Pakshikal (1981)
  183. Asthamikkatha Pakalukal (1981) ..... Psychiatrist
  184. Chaakara (1980) .... Police Officer
  185. Prakrithi Manohari (1980) .... Achuthan Pilla
  186. Anthappuram (1980)
  187. Kannukal (1979) .... Menon
  188. Nakshathrangale Sakshi (1979)
  189. Aalmarattam (1978)
  190. Mattoly (1978)

Television

Aired on Program Channel Notes
1996Kairali Vilasam LodgeDoordarshan
2000Jwalayayi
Manasi
2003KudumbiniAsianet
2004Sthree oru Santhvanam
2005Kadamattathu Kathanar
2007Swami ayyappan
2008Hello Kuttichathan
2010Ponnum poovumAmrita TV
2011DevimahathmyamAsianet
2014SooryakaladyAmrita tv
2015-2016Aathira Sun TVTamil serial
2016-PresentMangalyapattu Mazhavil manoramaon air

References

  1. ↑ "Actor dons a different role". The Hindu. 25 November 2005. Retrieved 21 November 2009.
  2. ↑ "Mangalam-varika-4-Nov-2013". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  3. ↑ "On Record with T.N. Gopakumar". asianetnews. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  4. ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/malayalam/399737/

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