Ajay Ghosh
Indian actor
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Pathipati Ajay Ghosh is an Indian actor and comedian known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema and theatre, in addition to a few Tamil films.[1][2] He is known for his works in hits such as Jyothi Lakshmi (2015), Visaranai (2016), Rangasthalam (2018), Pushpa: The Rise (2021) and Guntur Kaaram (2024).
1965 (age 60–61)
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| Born | Pathipati Ajay Ghosh 1965 (age 60–61) Vetapalem, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | Sambhalakshmi |
| Children | D. Bhagath Singh and D. Ramanjaneyulu |
| Awards | SIIMA Award |
Personal life
Pathipati Ajay Ghosh was born into a Hindu family in Vetapalem, Bapatla district, Andhra Pradesh.[3][4] His father was a communist and a staunch follower of freedom fighter Ajoy Ghosh, after whom he named his son.[3] Ghosh has two brothers who were also named after freedom fighters.[3]
Ghosh is married to Sambhalakshmi, and the couple has two sons, Davuluri Bhagath Singh and Davuluri Ramanjaneyulu.[5]
Career
After a brief stint as a stage actor, and news reader in Siti Cable, Bapatla, Ghosh ventured into acting through SIRI daily serial on DD Telugu and found his way to feature films before getting his breakthrough with Vetrimaaran's Visaranai (2016).[6][7]
Filmography
Telugu films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ghatothkach | Duryodhan (voice) | Telugu version |
| 2010 | Prasthanam | ||
| 2012 | Ramadandu | ||
| 2014 | Autonagar Surya | Giri's henchman | |
| Run Raja Run | Munuswamy | ||
| 2015 | Jyothi Lakshmi | Narayan Patwari | |
| 2016 | Express Raja | Ajay Ghosh | |
| Kundanapu Bomma | |||
| Selfie Raja | |||
| Ism | Reporter | ||
| Nandini Nursing Home | Ratna Babu | ||
| Saptagiri Express | |||
| 2017 | Egise Taara Juvvalu | ||
| Aakatayi | Beeku | ||
| Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Dacoit | ||
| Venkatapuram | Police officer | ||
| London Babulu | |||
| 2018 | Bhaagamathie | Jose | |
| Rangasthalam | Seshu Naidu | ||
| Shambho Shankara | |||
| Anthaku Minchi | Occultist | ||
| Moodu Puvvulu Aaru Kayalu | |||
| Vadena | |||
| 2019 | Mithai | Boss | |
| Brochevarevarura | Kidnapper | ||
| Edaina Jaragocchu | Hizrath | ||
| Undiporaadhey | |||
| Raju Gari Gadhi 3 | Garudaraja Pillai | ||
| Madhanam | |||
| Mathu Vadalara | House owner | ||
| 2020 | Uttara | ||
| Orey Bujjiga | |||
| 2021 | Bangaru Bullodu | Police Inspector | |
| Jai Sena | |||
| Akshara | Pindi Tatha | ||
| Shaadi Mubarak | |||
| Raja Raja Chora | Subrahmanyam | ||
| Manchi Rojulochaie | Tirumalasetty "Gundu" Gopalam | ||
| Pushpa: The Rise | Konda Reddy | ||
| 2022 | Suraapanam | Mallanna | |
| Raajahyogam | Radha | ||
| 2023 | Veera Simha Reddy | Addibakula Peddi Reddy | |
| Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu | Gajula Gangarao | ||
| Dochevaarevarura | |||
| Nireekshana | Ashok | Only dubbed version released | |
| Bedurulanka 2012 | Bhushanam | ||
| Naa Nee Prema Katha | [8] | ||
| Mangalavaaram | Kaasi Raju | ||
| 2024 | Guntur Kaaram | Hari Das | |
| Happy Ending | Swamiji | ||
| Eagle | MLA Someshwar Reddy | ||
| The Family Star | Rowdy | ||
| Kismat | Janardhan | ||
| Prathinidhi 2 | Finance Minister Gajendra | ||
| Music Shop Murthy | "Music Shop" Murthy aka DJ Murthy | Lead role | |
| Saripodhaa Sanivaaram | Narayana Prabha | ||
| 2025 | Game Changer | Biyyam Bhimarao | |
| Dear Uma | Hospital Chairman | ||
| They Call Him OG | Gossiper | ||
| Mass Jathara | Sannasi Naidu | ||
| Paanch Minar | Murthy | ||
| 2026 | Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi | Goon | [9] |
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Visaranai | Vishveshwara Rao | |
| 2018 | Bhaagamathie | Jose | |
| Maari 2 | Singayya | ||
| 2019 | Natpe Thunai | Deenadayalan | |
| Kanchana 3 | A. Natarajan | ||
| Mei | Karunakaran | ||
| 2020 | Mookuthi Amman | Bhagavathi Baba | |
| 2025 | Phoenix | [10] | |
| Revolver Rita | Reddy | ||
Other language films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Kariya 2 | Kannada | ||
| 2021 | Govinda Govinda | Tirupati | ||
| 2025 | Jaat | Rama Subba Reddy | Hindi |
Television
- Mamaji Mayajalam DD (2001)
- Siri DD (2003-2005)
- Lakshmi Nivasam Gemini TV (2004)
- Bhajana Batch (2019)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1st IIFA Utsavam | Best Performance In a Negative Role | Jyothi Lakshmi | Nominated | [11] |
| 2021 | 9th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian – Telugu | Raju Gari Gadhi 3 | Won | |
| 2022 | 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Manchi Rojulochaie | Nominated |