Acting

Jaggesh

**Jaggesh** (born Eshwar Gowda, March 17, 1963) is an Indian actor, director, producer, and politician who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. Fondly dubbed *"Navarasa Nayaka"* (Hero of Nine Emotions) by fans and the industry, he is regarded as one of Sandalwood's finest comedic actors, known for his rapid-fire dialogue delivery, expressive face, and street-smart comic timing. Hailing from Mayasandra in Tumkur district, Jaggesh entered films in the early 1980s, making his debut with a minor appearance in *Ibbani Karagithu* (1983). After nearly a decade of playing small character parts and negative roles, he broke out as a lead with *Bhanda Nanna Ganda* (1992) and Upendra's directorial debut *Tharle Nan Maga* (1992). The back-to-back success of these films made him a household name and cemented his image as a bankable comedy lead.