Gururaj Jaggesh
Indian actor
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Gururaj Jaggesh is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Kannada cinema.[2][3] He is known for his 2009 film Gilli, a remake of the Tamil film 7G Rainbow Colony.[4][5] In recent years, he has also written and directed under the banner Raj Brothers, a partnership with his brother Yathiraj Jaggesh.[citation needed]
Gururaj Jaggesh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1987 (age 38–39) Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupations | Actor, filmmaker, screenwriter[citation needed] |
| Years active | 1994, 2002, 2007–present |
| Spouse |
Katie Pyle (m. 2014) |
| Children | Arjun |
| Parent(s) | Jaggesh (father) Parimala Jaggesh (mother)[citation needed] |
| Relatives | Komal (Uncle) Yathiraj Jaggesh (brother)[citation needed] |
Career
He made his debut as the story writer for his father Jaggesh's Makeup (2002).[6] He first appeared as a lead actor in Gilli (2009) before starring in Guru (2012) under his father's direction.[4][7]
Transition to direction
Gururaj Jaggesh has stated that he intends to move from acting into writing and directing.[citation needed] With his brother Yathiraj Jaggesh, he formed the filmmaking partnership Raj Brothers.[citation needed] The duo's announced directorial debut is R2, described as a pan-Indian action thriller starring Ragini Dwivedi.[citation needed]
Personal life
Gururaj Jaggesh is the son of actor Jaggesh and Parimala Jaggesh.[citation needed] He is also connected to AlaMirap Nutrition Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based nutrition company; corporate filings list him as a director from 1 September 2020.[8][citation needed]