Jamnadas Majethia (JD) (born 5 February 1969) is an Indian actor, director and producer. He is well known for his work in Gujarati and Hindi plays, dramas, serials & film. Having given successful shows like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, and Khichdi, he is a very successful showmaker. On stage, he has been active in Gujarati theater for the last 20 years. He formed a company Hats Off Productions.[1] While he is usually associated with comic roles, he is also known to portray supporting characters to a certain extent.
Jamnadas Majethia | |
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Jamnadas Majethia in 2018 | |
| Born | (1969-02-05) 5 February 1969 (age 53) |
| Other names | JD |
| Occupation | Actor Director Producer |
| Years active | 1987–present |
He was nominated in 2011 for Apsara Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for his role as Himanshu Seth in Khichdi: The Movie.[2] In 2013, Majethia launched his acting academy, HatsOff Actors Studios.[3]
Jamnadas is married to Nipa Majethia.[4] They have two daughters; Kesar and Mishri.[citation needed] Kesar was the narrator in the movie, Khichdi. His second daughter Mishri worked in Khichdi as Chakki Parekh.
| Year | Titles | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Khichdi: The Movie | Himanshu Seth | Also Producer |
| Year | Titles | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–92 | Chanakya | Malayketu | |
| 2003–04 | Karishma Kaa Karishma | Paresh | [5] |
| 2003-04 | Khichdi | Himanshu Seth | [6] |
| 2005–06 | Instant Khichdi | ||
| 2005–10 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Dr. Harshad Thakkar | [7] |
| 2012 | Survivor India | As contestant | |
| 2016 | Khidki | As Host | |
| 2017 | Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai Take 2 | Director Prahlad (episodic role) | |
| 2018 | Khichdi Returns | Himanshu Seth | [6] |
| Year | Titles |
|---|---|
| 2002-2004 | Khichdi |
| 2003 | Main Office Tere Angan Ki |
| 2005 | Instant Khichdi |
| 2004-2006 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai |
| 2004 | Batliwala House No. 43 |
| 2005-2010 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby |
| 2006 | Resham Dankh |
| 2007 | Chalti Ka Naam Gaddi |
| 2007-2008 | Remote Control |
| 2008-2009 | Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family |
| 2008 | Ek Packet Umeed |
| 2008-2009 | Shree |
| 2009 | Bhure Bhi Hum Bhaley Bhi Hum |
| 2009-2010 | Sukh By Chance |
| 2010 | Khichdi: The Movie |
| 2010 | Mera Naam Karegi Roshan |
| 2010-2011 | Behenein |
| 2011 | Mrs. Tendulkar |
| 2011 | Choti Si Zindagi |
| 2011 | Chintu Chinky Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story |
| 2012 | Ek Doosre Se Karte Hain Pyaar Hum |
| 2012 | Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka |
| 2012 | A Laxmi Hamari Super Bahu |
| 2013-2015 | Mahisagar |
| 2013 | Bh Se Bhade |
| 2013 | Madhuri Middle Class |
| 2014 -2016 | Badi Door Se Aaye Hai |
| 2016 | Naya Mahisagar |
| 2016 | Khidki |
| 2017 | Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai Take 2 |
| 2017 | Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot |
| 2018 | Khichdi |
| 2019-2020 | Bhakharwadi |
| 2021 | Janani |
| 2021-present | Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey |
| 2022 | Pushpa Impossible |