Jatin Kanakia

Jatin Kanakia (1952 or 1953–1999), was an Indian actor. Best known for comedy roles, his career ranged from working in Gujarati plays, Hindi television shows and Hindi Bollywood movies. His skill and success earned him the informal title of being the "Prince of Comedy."[2]

Jatin Kanakia
Jatin Kanakia
Born1952/1953[1][2]
Died (aged 46)[1][2]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Career

Kanakia's first major television role was in the comedy series, Shrimaan Shrimati, where he played the lead role of Keshav Kulkarni, a married, middle-class house-holder who develops a crush on his movie star neighbour, played by Archana Puran Singh, and a rivalry with her husband, played by Rakesh Bedi, who in turn is drawn to Kulkarni's housewife Reema Lagoo. Broadcast on the national television network, Doordarshan, the series became one of India's most popular television shows. Kanakia also starred in shorter comedy series produced on Doordarshan and played cameos in other comedy series. He worked in many shows produced by the Adhikari Brothers production company. Kanakia's success on television led to minor roles in big-budget Hindi films such as Hum Saath Saath Hain.

Death

Kanakia's career was cut short on 26 July 1999 when he died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 46.[1][2]

Awards

Kanakia was honoured posthumously at the inaugural Indian Telly Awards in 2001 for his contribution to Indian television.[2]

Filmography

Television
YearSerialRoleChannelNotes
1994-1999Shrimaan ShrimatiKeshav Kulkarni[3]DD Metro
1995Kabhi Yeh Kabhi WohChakkuDD Metro
1995Zara Hatke
1995PadosanAjay TripathiDD Metro
1995Peechha KaroSushobhanDD Metro
1995Aghori
1995Tejas
1995Baat Ek Raaz Ki
1995All The BestVarious CharactersDD Metro
1996-1997Hum PaanchSunil UncleZee TV
1996Hi Zindagi Bye ZindagiDoctorZee TV
1997Hum Apke Hai WohSunderZee TV
1997Maal Hai To Taal HaiPyarelalStar Plus
1997Mrs. Madhuri DixitBuntyZee TV
1998-1999Do Aur Do PaanchKrishnakantZee TVreplaced by Mohan Joshi
1998-1999Hum Sab Ek HainBrigadier K. K . KhachrooSony TVreplaced by Sudhir Pandey[4]
1998GudgudeeZee TV
1998Tere Ghar Ke SamneDD Metro
1998-1999Chashme BaddoorChaturdas ChaurasiaZee TV
1999Yes BossSAB TV
2000Don't Worry Ho JayegaMotiSahara TV

Films
YearFilmRoleNotes
1997VishwavidhaataMr. Anand
1999KhoobsuratSatish Chaudhary
1999Hum Saath Saath HainDr. Sen
1999TrishaktiHome Minister Vishwanath Pradhan

References
  1. "Actors who died too soon". Mid Day. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  2. "The Prince of Comedy". 18 May 2009. Archived from the original on 18 May 2009. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  3. "Do You Remember Keshav Kulkarni of Shrimaan Shrimati?". Gyan Guru. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  4. "Tribuneindia... Film and tv". www.tribuneindia.com. 28 November 1999. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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