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Jaishankar

Jaishankar Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 12 July 1938
  • Place of Birth Chennai
  • Occupation Film Actor, Actor
  • Spouse Geetha Shankar (1967)
  • Education Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
  • Years active 1965-2000
  • Other names Makkal Kalaingnar, Thennagathu James Bond

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  • Poo Vaasam, 
  • Vallavan Oruvan
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ABOUT Jaishankar

Jaishankar: A Stalwart of Tamil Cinema Jaishankar, born Shankar Subramaniyan Iyer on July 12, 1938, and passing away on June 3, 2000, remains a towering figure in Tamil cinema's history. Dominating the silver screen during the 1960s and 70s, he earned the sobriquets "Makkal Kalaingnar" (People's Artiste) and "Makkal Thamizhan" (People's Tamil), reflecting his immense popularity. His on-screen persona, often cast in action-oriented roles, led to another moniker: "Thennakathu James Bond" (South Indian James Bond), particularly for his performances in films like Vallavan Oruvan and CID Shankar. While specific details on his later career and personal life are scarce in readily available sources, his legacy rests firmly on his contributions to Tamil cinema during its golden age. His iconic roles showcased a blend of charisma and action, captivating audiences with his distinct style. Though a comprehensive list of his achievements and later-life activities requires further research, his enduring popularity and lasting impact on the Tamil film industry solidify his place as a key figure in cinematic history. Further investigation into his filmography and personal life is required to provide a more complete picture.

Jaishankar FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Poo Vaasam
  • Poo Vaasam

    ( 1999 )

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  • Kathirunda Kadhal
  • Kathirunda Kadhal

    ( 1997 )

  • Arunachalam
  • Arunachalam

    ( 1997 )

  • Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
  • Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen

    ( 1997 )

  • Paattu Vaathiyaar
  • Paattu Vaathiyaar

    ( 1995 )

  • Thayi Thangai Pasam
  • Thayi Thangai Pasam

    ( 1995 )

  • Varraar Sandiyar
  • Varraar Sandiyar

    ( 1995 )

  • Chandralekha
  • Chandralekha

    ( 1995 )

  • Vishnu
  • Vishnu

    ( 1995 )

  • Srimathi Priyanka
  • Srimathi Priyanka

    ( 1994 )

  • Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
  • Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana

    ( 1994 )

  • Kanmani
  • Kanmani

    ( 1994 )

  • Priyanka
  • Priyanka

    ( 1994 )

  • En Rajangam
  • En Rajangam

    ( 1994 )

  • Sindhu Nathi Poo
  • Sindhu Nathi Poo

    ( 1994 )

  • Airport
  • Airport

    ( 1993 )

  • Gokulam
  • Gokulam

    ( 1993 )

  • Natchathira Nayagan
  • Natchathira Nayagan

    ( 1992 )

  • Singaaravelan
  • Singaaravelan

    ( 1992 )

  • Amma Pillai
  • Amma Pillai

    ( 1991 )

  • Vanakkam Vadhiyare
  • Vanakkam Vadhiyare

    ( 1991 )

  • Nattukku Oru Nallavan
  • Nattukku Oru Nallavan

    ( 1991 )

  • Pathimoonam Number Veedu
  • Pathimoonam Number Veedu

    ( 1990 )

  • Mounam Sammadham
  • Mounam Sammadham

    ( 1990 )

  • Billa
  • Billa

    ( 1989 )

  • Mappilai
  • Mappilai

    ( 1989 )

  • Poruthathu Pothum
  • Poruthathu Pothum

    ( 1989 )

  • Dravidan
  • Dravidan

    ( 1989 )

  • Thaai Naadu
  • Thaai Naadu

    ( 1989 )

  • Nalaya Manithan
  • Nalaya Manithan

    ( 1989 )

  • Oorai Therunjukitten
  • Oorai Therunjukitten

    ( 1988 )

  • Kathai Kathayam Karnamam
  • Kathai Kathayam Karnamam

    ( 1987 )

  • Anjatha Singam
  • Anjatha Singam

    ( 1987 )

  • Solvathellam Unmai
  • Solvathellam Unmai

    ( 1987 )

  • Kadhai Kadhaiyam Karanamaam
  • Kadhai Kadhaiyam Karanamaam

    ( 1987 )

  • Oru Thayin Sabhatham
  • Oru Thayin Sabhatham

    ( 1987 )

  • Veera Pandian
  • Veera Pandian

    ( 1987 )

  • Kulikkaran
  • Kulikkaran

    ( 1987 )

  • Enga Ooru Paattukkaaran
  • Enga Ooru Paattukkaaran

    ( 1987 )

  • Kaadhal Parisu
  • Kaadhal Parisu

    ( 1987 )

  • Vilangu
  • Vilangu

    ( 1987 )

  • Andhasthu
  • Andhasthu

    ( 1986 )

  • Rasigan Oru Rasigai
  • Rasigan Oru Rasigai

    ( 1986 )

  • Annai En Deivam
  • Annai En Deivam

    ( 1986 )

  • Meendum Pallavi
  • Meendum Pallavi

    ( 1986 )

  • Bathil Solval Bathrakali
  • Bathil Solval Bathrakali

    ( 1986 )

  • Marumagal
  • Marumagal

    ( 1986 )

  • Maaveeran
  • Maaveeran

    ( 1986 )

  • Oomai Vizhigal
  • Oomai Vizhigal

    ( 1986 )

  • Revathi
  • Revathi

    ( 1986 )

  • Naanum Oru Thozhilaali
  • Naanum Oru Thozhilaali

    ( 1986 )

  • Anthasthu
  • Anthasthu

    ( 1985 )

  • Bandham
  • Bandham

    ( 1985 )

  • Neethiyin Marupakkam
  • Neethiyin Marupakkam

    ( 1985 )

  • Pillai Nila
  • Pillai Nila

    ( 1985 )

  • Padikkathavan
  • Padikkathavan

    ( 1985 )

  • Poove Poochudava
  • Poove Poochudava

    ( 1985 )

  • Oonjaladum Uravugal
  • Oonjaladum Uravugal

    ( 1985 )

  • Saavi
  • Saavi

    ( 1985 )

  • Arthamulla Asaigal
  • Arthamulla Asaigal

    ( 1985 )

  • Yaar?
  • Yaar?

    ( 1985 )

  • Engal Kural
  • Engal Kural

    ( 1985 )

  • Thiruppam
  • Thiruppam

    ( 1984 )

  • Ezhuthata Sattaangal
  • Ezhuthata Sattaangal

    ( 1984 )

  • Charitra Nayakan
  • Charitra Nayakan

    ( 1984 )

  • Naalai Unathu Naal
  • Naalai Unathu Naal

    ( 1984 )

  • Kudumbam
  • Kudumbam

    ( 1984 )

  • Alaya Deepam
  • Alaya Deepam

    ( 1984 )

  • Neengal Kettavai
  • Neengal Kettavai

    ( 1984 )

  • Idhu Enga Bhoomi
  • Idhu Enga Bhoomi

    ( 1984 )

  • Vazhkai
  • Vazhkai

    ( 1984 )

  • Thudikkum Karangal
  • Thudikkum Karangal

    ( 1983 )

  • Bhookambam
  • Bhookambam

    ( 1983 )

  • Thanga Magan
  • Thanga Magan

    ( 1983 )

  • En Aasai Unnoduthan
  • En Aasai Unnoduthan

    ( 1983 )

  • Indru Nee Nalai Naan
  • Indru Nee Nalai Naan

    ( 1983 )

  • Adutha Varisu
  • Adutha Varisu

    ( 1983 )

  • Sattam
  • Sattam

    ( 1983 )

  • Thayi Veedu
  • Thayi Veedu

    ( 1983 )

  • Kann Sivandhal Mann Sivakkum
  • Kann Sivandhal Mann Sivakkum

    ( 1983 )

  • Uruvangal Maralam
  • Uruvangal Maralam

    ( 1983 )

  • Paayum Puli
  • Paayum Puli

    ( 1983 )

  • Auto Raja
  • Auto Raja

    ( 1982 )

  • Adhisayappiravigal
  • Adhisayappiravigal

    ( 1982 )

  • Oru Varisu Uruvagiradhu
  • Oru Varisu Uruvagiradhu

    ( 1982 )

  • Asthivaram
  • Asthivaram

    ( 1982 )

  • Thai Mookambhikai
  • Thai Mookambhikai

    ( 1982 )

  • Kelviyum Naaney Badhilum Naaney
  • Kelviyum Naaney Badhilum Naaney

    ( 1982 )

  • Nandri Meendum Varuga
  • Nandri Meendum Varuga

    ( 1982 )

  • Thanikkattu Raja
  • Thanikkattu Raja

    ( 1982 )

  • Vaazhvey Maayam
  • Vaazhvey Maayam

    ( 1982 )

  • Ajantha Nenjangal
  • Ajantha Nenjangal

    ( 1981 )

  • Kulakozhundhu
  • Kulakozhundhu

    ( 1981 )

  • Ellaam Inbamayam
  • Ellaam Inbamayam

    ( 1981 )

  • Needhi Pizhaithathu
  • Needhi Pizhaithathu

    ( 1981 )

  • Kizhvanam Sivakkam
  • Kizhvanam Sivakkam

    ( 1981 )

  • Garjanai
  • Garjanai

    ( 1981 )

  • Savaal
  • Savaal

    ( 1981 )

  • Saranam Ayyappa
  • Saranam Ayyappa

    ( 1980 )

  • Kalam Badhil Sollum
  • Kalam Badhil Sollum

    ( 1980 )

  • Murattu Kaalai
  • Murattu Kaalai

    ( 1980 )

  • Jamboo
  • Jamboo

    ( 1980 )

  • Orey Vanam Orey Bhoomi
  • Orey Vanam Orey Bhoomi

    ( 1979 )

  • Nenjukku Needhi
  • Nenjukku Needhi

    ( 1979 )

  • Mayandi
  • Mayandi

    ( 1979 )

  • Kizhakkum Merkum Sandikkindrana
  • Kizhakkum Merkum Sandikkindrana

    ( 1979 )

  • Aadu Paambe
  • Aadu Paambe

    ( 1979 )

  • Dhairya Lakshmi
  • Dhairya Lakshmi

    ( 1979 )

  • Kadamai Nenjam
  • Kadamai Nenjam

    ( 1979 )

  • Vandikaran Magan
  • Vandikaran Magan

    ( 1978 )

  • Taxi Driver
  • Taxi Driver

    ( 1978 )

  • Panchamridham
  • Panchamridham

    ( 1978 )

  • Mudichooda Mannan
  • Mudichooda Mannan

    ( 1978 )

  • Elaya Rani Rajalakshmi
  • Elaya Rani Rajalakshmi

    ( 1978 )

  • Sakka Podu Podu Raja
  • Sakka Podu Podu Raja

    ( 1978 )

  • Aasai Manaivi
  • Aasai Manaivi

    ( 1977 )

  • Palabishegham
  • Palabishegham

    ( 1977 )

  • Avar Enakke Sontham
  • Avar Enakke Sontham

    ( 1977 )

  • Chakravarthi
  • Chakravarthi

    ( 1977 )

  • Vayilla Poochi
  • Vayilla Poochi

    ( 1977 )

  • Rowdy Rakkamma
  • Rowdy Rakkamma

    ( 1977 )

  • Palabhisekham
  • Palabhisekham

    ( 1977 )

  • Gayatri
  • Gayatri

    ( 1977 )

  • Uyarnthavargal
  • Uyarnthavargal

    ( 1977 )

  • Gas Light Mangamma
  • Gas Light Mangamma

    ( 1977 )

  • Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal
  • Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal

    ( 1976 )

  • Mayor Meenakshi
  • Mayor Meenakshi

    ( 1976 )

  • Maharasi Vazhga
  • Maharasi Vazhga

    ( 1976 )

  • Thunive Thunai
  • Thunive Thunai

    ( 1976 )

  • Gabbar Singh
  • Gabbar Singh

    ( 1976 )

  • Enga Pattan Sothu
  • Enga Pattan Sothu

    ( 1975 )

  • Avalukku Aayiram Kangal
  • Avalukku Aayiram Kangal

    ( 1975 )

  • Yarukku Maappillai Yaro
  • Yarukku Maappillai Yaro

    ( 1975 )

  • Thai Veettu Seedhanam
  • Thai Veettu Seedhanam

    ( 1975 )

  • Pinju Manam
  • Pinju Manam

    ( 1975 )

  • Apoorva Raagangal
  • Apoorva Raagangal

    ( 1975 )

  • Hotel Sorgam
  • Hotel Sorgam

    ( 1975 )

  • Cinema Paithiyam
  • Cinema Paithiyam

    ( 1975 )

  • Thottathellam Ponnagum
  • Thottathellam Ponnagum

    ( 1975 )

  • Edupa Kai Pillai
  • Edupa Kai Pillai

    ( 1975 )

  • Kalyanamam Kalyanam
  • Kalyanamam Kalyanam

    ( 1974 )

  • Unnaithan Thambi
  • Unnaithan Thambi

    ( 1974 )

  • Thirudi
  • Thirudi

    ( 1974 )

  • Idhayam Parkiradhu
  • Idhayam Parkiradhu

    ( 1974 )

  • Appa Amma
  • Appa Amma

    ( 1974 )

  • Akkarai Pachai
  • Akkarai Pachai

    ( 1974 )

  • Puthiya Manithan
  • Puthiya Manithan

    ( 1974 )

  • Magalukkaga
  • Magalukkaga

    ( 1974 )

  • Kaliyuga Kannan
  • Kaliyuga Kannan

    ( 1974 )

  • Athaiya Mamiya
  • Athaiya Mamiya

    ( 1974 )

  • Vairam
  • Vairam

    ( 1974 )

  • Veetukkaari Pillai
  • Veetukkaari Pillai

    ( 1973 )

  • Vaayaadi
  • Vaayaadi

    ( 1973 )

  • Vakkurudhi
  • Vakkurudhi

    ( 1973 )

  • Thalai Prasavam
  • Thalai Prasavam

    ( 1973 )

  • Ponvandu
  • Ponvandu

    ( 1973 )

  • Anbu Sahodarargal
  • Anbu Sahodarargal

    ( 1973 )

  • Vandhale Magarasi
  • Vandhale Magarasi

    ( 1973 )

  • Vijaya
  • Vijaya

    ( 1973 )

  • Jakamma
  • Jakamma

    ( 1972 )

  • Unakkum Enakkum
  • Unakkum Enakkum

    ( 1972 )

  • Kadhalikka Vaanga
  • Kadhalikka Vaanga

    ( 1972 )

  • Ashirvadham
  • Ashirvadham

    ( 1972 )

  • Karunthel Kannayiram
  • Karunthel Kannayiram

    ( 1972 )

  • Delhi to Madras
  • Delhi to Madras

    ( 1972 )

  • Nawab Narkali
  • Nawab Narkali

    ( 1972 )

  • Avasara Kalyanam
  • Avasara Kalyanam

    ( 1972 )

  • Kanimuthu Papa
  • Kanimuthu Papa

    ( 1972 )

  • Mappillai Azhaippu
  • Mappillai Azhaippu

    ( 1972 )

  • Ganga
  • Ganga

    ( 1972 )

  • Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai
  • Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai

    ( 1972 )

  • Kettikaran
  • Kettikaran

    ( 1971 )

  • Veettukoru Pillai
  • Veettukoru Pillai

    ( 1971 )

  • Soodhattam
  • Soodhattam

    ( 1971 )

  • Thanga Gopuram
  • Thanga Gopuram

    ( 1971 )

  • Pudhiya Vazhkai
  • Pudhiya Vazhkai

    ( 1971 )

  • Kulama Kunama
  • Kulama Kunama

    ( 1971 )

  • Nangu Suvargal
  • Nangu Suvargal

    ( 1971 )

  • Nootrukku Noor
  • Nootrukku Noor

    ( 1971 )

  • Nilave Nee Saakshi
  • Nilave Nee Saakshi

    ( 1970 )

  • Kaadhal Jyothi
  • Kaadhal Jyothi

    ( 1970 )

  • Kannan Varuvaan
  • Kannan Varuvaan

    ( 1970 )

  • Veetukku Veedu
  • Veetukku Veedu

    ( 1970 )

  • Penn Daivam
  • Penn Daivam

    ( 1970 )

  • Kaalam Vellum
  • Kaalam Vellum

    ( 1970 )

  • Maanavan
  • Maanavan

    ( 1970 )

  • C.I.D. Shankar
  • C.I.D. Shankar

    ( 1970 )

  • Ethirkalam
  • Ethirkalam

    ( 1970 )

  • Akka Thangai
  • Akka Thangai

    ( 1969 )

  • Naangu Kiladigal
  • Naangu Kiladigal

    ( 1969 )

  • Ponnu Mappilai
  • Ponnu Mappilai

    ( 1969 )

  • Manasaatchi
  • Manasaatchi

    ( 1969 )

  • Magane Nee Vazhga
  • Magane Nee Vazhga

    ( 1969 )

  • Kanni Penn
  • Kanni Penn

    ( 1969 )

  • Mannippu
  • Mannippu

    ( 1969 )

  • Ayiram Poi
  • Ayiram Poi

    ( 1969 )

  • Nil Gavani Kadhali
  • Nil Gavani Kadhali

    ( 1969 )

  • Thanga Valayal
  • Thanga Valayal

    ( 1968 )

  • Palmanam
  • Palmanam

    ( 1968 )

  • Nilagiri Express
  • Nilagiri Express

    ( 1968 )

  • Jeevanamsam
  • Jeevanamsam

    ( 1968 )

  • Deviga Uravu
  • Deviga Uravu

    ( 1968 )

  • Puthisaligal
  • Puthisaligal

    ( 1968 )

  • Bommalattam
  • Bommalattam

    ( 1968 )

  • Anbalipu
  • Anbalipu

    ( 1968 )

  • Teacheramma
  • Teacheramma

    ( 1968 )

  • Uyira Manama
  • Uyira Manama

    ( 1968 )

  • Muthu Chippi
  • Muthu Chippi

    ( 1968 )

  • Anbu Vazhi
  • Anbu Vazhi

    ( 1968 )

  • Kadhalithal Podhuma
  • Kadhalithal Podhuma

    ( 1967 )

  • Selva Magal
  • Selva Magal

    ( 1967 )

  • Naan Yaar Theriyuma
  • Naan Yaar Theriyuma

    ( 1967 )

  • Uyirmel Aasai
  • Uyirmel Aasai

    ( 1967 )

  • Penne Nee Vazhga
  • Penne Nee Vazhga

    ( 1967 )

  • Bhavani
  • Bhavani

    ( 1967 )

  • Pattanathil Bhootham
  • Pattanathil Bhootham

    ( 1967 )

  • Sabash Thambi
  • Sabash Thambi

    ( 1967 )

  • Raaja Veetu Pillai
  • Raaja Veetu Pillai

    ( 1967 )

  • Iru Vallavargal
  • Iru Vallavargal

    ( 1966 )

  • Gowri Kalyanam
  • Gowri Kalyanam

    ( 1966 )

  • Naam Moovar
  • Naam Moovar

    ( 1966 )

  • Vallavan Oruvan
  • Vallavan Oruvan

    ( 1966 )

  • Nee
  • Nee

    ( 1966 )

  • Yaar Nee?
  • Yaar Nee?

    ( 1966 )

  • Panchavarna Kili
  • Panchavarna Kili

    ( 1965 )

  • Iravum Pagalum
  • Iravum Pagalum

    ( 1965 )

  • Enga Veetu Penn
  • Enga Veetu Penn

    ( 1965 )

  • Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum
  • Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum

    ( 1965 )

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JAISHANKAR NEWS

Jaishankar meets UAE leadership, in Israel today

December 16, 2025 4:11 am

He is expected to visit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

From H-1B visa to key areas requiring attention: Dhruva Jaishankar on challenges in India-US ties

December 14, 2025 9:33 pm

In a detailed conversation with The Indian Express' Flora Swain, Dhruva Jaishankar unpacked the complexities of India–US relations, examined the challenges posed by Trump-era policies, and identified key areas requiring attention from both nations to strengthen the partnership

Senior US official begins 5-day visit amid strain in ties

December 08, 2025 7:14 am

Under Secretary Hooker’s visit marks another step forward in advancing President Trump’s priorities for a strong US-India partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

‘No justification for terrorism’: EAM Jaishankar days after Delhi's Red Fort blast

November 18, 2025 10:38 pm

Red fort blast update, S Jaishankar on terrorism: Earlier on Monday, Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, while Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev held talks with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in New Delhi.

Energy trade principles applied selectively: Jaishankar's swipe at US after meeting Rubio

October 28, 2025 1:37 am

India has already supported the Gaza peace plan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to President Donald Trump on October 9, lending his support to the peace plan.

Muttaqi in Delhi: Is India inching towards recognition of Afghanistan’s Taliban government?

October 13, 2025 12:57 pm

By reopening its Kabul mission and meeting Taliban officials, New Delhi is practising cautious diplomacy. The delicate balance between de facto engagement and non-recognition reflects not indecision but strategic prudence

Canada Foreign Minister arrives, to meet Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal today

October 13, 2025 2:51 am

The visit comes almost four months after PM Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney met in Kananaskis, Canada, on the sidelines of the G7 leaders’ summit in June.

Jaishankar, US envoy-designate Sergio Gor talk bilateral ties amid tariff tensions

October 11, 2025 5:30 pm

The diplomatic engagement comes at a sensitive moment, as New Delhi and Washington navigate one of their sharpest trade disputes in years.

'Emirates of Afghanistan recognised': Opposition hits out at PM Modi over exclusion of women journos at Taliban presser

October 11, 2025 10:58 am

The Opposition has slammed the Centre for "allowing" a 'no women' presser by Talibani Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi.

Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi arrives in Delhi, to meet Jaishankar today

October 10, 2025 3:13 am

This is the first time that a Taliban Foreign Minister is visiting India. It is one of the seismic events in the country’s foreign policy where Delhi is nuancing its position on Taliban.

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