Ajay Ghosh
Ajay Ghosh | |
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| Born | Pathipati Ajay Ghosh 1965 Vetapalem, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Children | 2, including D. Bhagath Singh and D. Ramanjaneyulu |
| Awards | SIIMA Award |
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).
Personal life
[edit]Pathipati Ajay Ghosh was born into a Bengali Hindu family in Vetapalem, Bapatla district, Andhra Pradesh.[3][4] His father is a communist and a staunch follower of freedom fighter Ajoy Ghosh, after whom he named his son Ajay Ghosh.[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
[edit]After a brief stint as a stage actor, and news reader in Siti Cable, Bapatla, Ajay Ghosh ventured into acting through DD Telugu and found his way to feature films before getting his breakthrough with Vetrimaaran's Visaranai (2016).[6][7]
Filmography
[edit]Telugu films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Bedurulanka 2012 | Bhushanam | ||
| Mangalavaaram | Kaasi Raju | ||
| 2024 | Guntur Kaaram | Hari Das | |
| Happy Ending | |||
| Eagle | MLA Someshwar Reddy | ||
| The Family Star | |||
| 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 |
Tamil films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Visaranai | Vishveshwara Rao | |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Dacoit | |
| 2018 | Bhaagamathie | Jose | |
| Maari 2 | Singayya | ||
| 2019 | Natpe Thunai | Deenadayalan | |
| Kanchana 3 | A. Natarajan | ||
| Mei | Karunakaran | ||
| 2020 | Mookuthi Amman | Bhagavathi Baba |
Other language films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Kariya 2 | Kannada | ||
| 2021 | Govinda Govinda | Tirupati | ||
| 2025 | Jaat | Ram Subba Reddy | Hindi |
Television
[edit]- Bhajana Batch (2019)
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1st IIFA Utsavam | Best Performance In a Negative Role | Jyothi Lakshmi | Nominated | [8] |
| 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 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Working with SS Rajamouli in Baahubali was like going to a film school: Ajay Ghosh". Hindustan Times. 16 April 2017. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ "'Visaaranai' villain to play a dacoit in 'Baahubali 2'". 8 February 2016. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ a b c gill, Zeeshan (5 October 2023). "Ajay Ghosh Age, Height, Wife, Family, and Biography". Your Guide To Celebrity News, Trends, Education, Jobs, Fashion, Health, & Wellness.
- ^ "Vicharana Movie: ఆస్కార్ నామినేట్ తమిళ్ మూవీ తెలుగులో.. 'విచారణ'". Samayam Telugu. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ "అజయ్ ఘోష్ బయోగ్రఫీ // Ajay Ghosh Biography // Ajay Ghosh Realstory" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Working with Vetrimaaran was inspiring: Ajay Ghosh". The Indian Express. Indo-Asian News Service. 7 April 2015. Archived from the original on 15 October 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "John Vijay to Vijay Yesudas: 10 actors who played the bad cops in Tamil cinema". The Times of India. 29 June 2020. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ "IIFA Utsavam 2015 Awards - Best Performance In a Negative Role - Telugu - Nominations". YouTube. 16 August 2019. Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
External links
[edit]- Ajay Ghosh at IMDb
Categories:
- Male actors in Kannada cinema
- Male actors in Tamil cinema
- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- Living people
- 1974 births
- Indian communists
- Telugu comedians
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Male actors from Andhra Pradesh
- Telugu male actors
- South Indian International Movie Awards winners
- Indian stage actors
- Male actors in Telugu theatre
- Indian male film actors
- People from Prakasam district
- Male actors in Telugu television