Chinni Jayanth  

Chinni Jayanth - Very Popular Comedian in Tamil Films  
Born Krishnamurthy Narayanan
July 26, 1960 (age 54)
Chennai, India  
Other names Chinni Jayanth  
Spouse(s) Jayashree  
Website http://www.chinnejayanth.com/
Chinni Jayanth (born Krishnamurthy Narayanan on 26 July 1960) is a Tamil director, Producer, Comedian, Actor, and Mimicry Artist, who has appeared in many Main , Character and Supporting roles in Tamil films. He is also a popular Television personality having hosted innumerable Hit shows like 'Sagalai Vs Ragalai ', 'Kalakka Povathu Yaar ' and the popular show Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai. He is also the recipient of the prestigious Kalaimamani award given by the Government of Tamil Nadu for excellence in the field of Cinema . He received this award from the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at a glittering function at Valluvar Kottam.[1]
As an acknowledgement of his efforts in the field of cinema, mimicry, stage performances and social service activities, Chinni Jayanth was presented with a doctorate by The Open International University of Alternate Medicine on Dec 29, 2013
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1 Unique Style of Acting
2 Early life
3 Debut
4 Mimicry
5 Direction and production
6 Television
7 Awards
8 Some landmark films
9 Filmography
10 References
11 External links
Unique Style of Acting[edit]
He carved a niche for himself with his unique style of comedy which included the creation of some unique words like gilfans, silfans etc. which became a rage among the youth. His supporting roles in movies like Kizhakku Vasal, Idhayam, Kannedhirey Thondrinal, and Chinna pulla, have been widely appreciated by the audience.
Early life[edit]
Chinni Jayanth is an alumnus of Wesley High School, Chennai. He went on to study at New College, Royapettah. He then completed his acting course (Diploma in Film Technology, DFTech) from the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu in Taramani.
Debut[edit]
Jayanth began his acting career in 1984, playing the eccentric villain in director Mahendran's film Kai Kodukkum Kai the film was a disaster at the Box office, starring alongside veteran Indian actor Rajnikanth.[2]
Mimicry[edit]
Chinni Jayanth is also a world famous mimic. He has been conferred the title of 'MIMICRY SUPERSTAR' for his extraordinary mimicry skills and also for being the Pioneer in this field having popularised this Art form not just in films but in Stage shows all over the world. He has the ability to mimic not just great personalities but can mimic the actions and gestures of many animals and real life characters like the vendors also. He has performed all over the world. Chinni Jayanth has performed for prestigious organisation like ATMA (American Tamil Medical Association ) and GATS ( Greater Atlanta Tamil Sangam )in the US and for various other prestigious organisations across the Globe
Direction and production[edit]
Jayanth's performance in Chinna Pulla (1994) along with Revathy was well received. In the movie, Jayanth portrayed a mentally challenged person. This movie was also the first production of his company Ashtalakshmi Creators.
His first directional venture was the film Unakkaga Mattum.[3] The second film he directed was Kaanal Neer, which introduced J.K. Rithesh and Manisha Chatterjee in lead roles.[3]
His last direction was the movie Neeye Yen Kaadhali (2010).[4] and played a vital role in the screen play.[4] The film was graded by experts Suresh Menon and Brian Jennings at HD Studios, Sushma Multimedia, Chennai. http://www.sushmamm.com
Television[edit]
Chinni Jayanth has also anchored many hit shows in different channels, such as like Sagalai vs Ragalai and Kalakka povathu yaar on Vijay TV.[5]
Awards[edit]
He received the Honorary Doctorate for his contribution to Indian Cinema in 2013.
He received the Kalaimamani Award from the Tamil Nadu Government in 2011.
He won the Film Fans Association- Commendation award for 'Unakkaga Mattum' in 2000.
Has won the Indian Movies-Singapore Award for Best Comedy Actor
Has got Felicitation from The Mayor of Toronto for his performance.
Has won the Special Award from Variety for ‘Kaanal Neer’
Has received the title of 'MIMICRY SUPERSTAR' from the Lions Club
Won other awards for his roles in movies like Idhayam, Kizhaku Vaasal, Chinna Pulla, Kan Ethire Thondrinal, Unakaga Mattum and Kaanal Neer.
Some landmark films[edit]
Kai Koddukum Kai, Adhisaya manidhan, Chinna Poove Mella Pesu, Raja Chinna Roja, Gokulam, Pongalo pongal, Kadhalar Dhinam, Idhayam, Kizhku Vasal, Chinna Pulla, Kan Ethire Thondrinal, Dum Dum Dum, Iyarkai, Kaanal Neer, Sivaji
Filmography[edit]
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Itho Varugiren
Matravai Neril
Mannin Manithargal
Kathain Marupakkam
Santhikum Idangal
24 mani Neram
Santhosa Knavugal
Idhaya Kovil
Idhya Deepam
Uyire Unakkaga
Dumm Dumm Dumm
Aayiram Pookal Malaratum
Valarpirai Kanavugal
Muthal Vasantham
Pillai Nila
Paaru Paaru Patanam Paaru
Siragu Atika Asai
China China Paravaigal
China Poove Mella Pesu
Kalam Ellam Un Madiyil
Katradhu Kalavu
Puthir
Idhayam
Endrum Anbudan
Ooty
Valayal Satham
Nangal Puthiyavargal
Idhaya Deepam
Nallavan
Dharmam Vellum
Managara Kaval
Anna Nagar Muthal Theru
Rasigan Oru Rasigai
Vedinja Kalyanam
Nadigan
Mr. Naradar
Vallu Vetti Minor
January 1
Karum Kuyil Kondrum
Seevalaperi Paandi
Velicham
Idhaya Thamarai
Kizhakku Vaasal
Kathalikka Neram Illai
Harichandra
Santhitha Velai
Anand
Adhisaya Manithan
Vetri Vizha
My Dear Marthandan
Vetri Mell Vetri
Ayul Kaithi
Chinna Vathiyar
Athisaya Piravi
Raja Chinna Roja
Vaikasi Poranthachi
Enga Thambi
Aanazhagan
Kannethire Thondrinal
Pooparika Varugirom
Kanave Kalayathe
Star
Ennamma Kannu
Meera
Samurai
Sivaji
Katrathu Kalavu
Enga Raasi Nalla Raasi
Kuselan
Dhanam
Neeye En Kadhali (2010)
Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sandhippu