Jamnadas Majethia
Indian actor, director and producer (born 1966)
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Jamnadas "JD" Majethia (born 5 February 1966) is an Indian actor, director and producer. He is well known for his work in Gujarati and Hindi plays, dramas, serials and film. Having given successful cult shows like Badi Door Se Aaye Hain, Wagle Ki Duniya, 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.
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]
Personal life
Jamnadas Majethia was born on 5 February, 1969 in a Sindhi Hindu family in Porbandar, Gujarat. Jamnadas is married to Nipa Majethia.[4]
Films
| Year | Titles | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Khichdi: The Movie | Himanshu Seth | Also producer |
| 2023 | Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan |
Television
| 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] |
| 2023 | Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey | Himself | Ep-809 |
| 2025 | Govind | Ep-1195 |
Productions
| 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 |
| 2011–2012 | Chintu Chinky Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story |
| 2011–2013 | R. K. Laxman Ki Duniya |
| 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 |
| 2021–2025 | Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey |
| 2022–present | Pushpa Impossible |
| 2023 | Happy Family: Conditions Apply[8] |
| 2024 | Kuch Reet Jagat Ki Aisi Hai |
