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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

‘Who is stopping you? Reclaim it if you can’: J-K CM Omar Abdullah on S Jaishankar’s PoK remarks

March 07, 2025 8:03 am

J-K CM Omar Abdullah accused the BJP of having destroyed the legacy of the last Dogra ruler, Maharaja Hari Singh, by dividing his erstwhile state into two Union Territories and abrogating laws that gave protection to locals on land and employment.

Pakistan's 'baseless' retort after S Jaishankar calls for return of 'stolen part of Kashmir'

March 06, 2025 7:21 pm

Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that Kashmir was an "internationally recognised disputed territory" and the remarks by S Jaishankar “misrepresent the ground realities and contravene the international law.”

EAM Jaishankar, heads of missions of 61 countries visit Kaziranga

February 24, 2025 1:41 pm

Jaishankar and some of the envoys were seen feeding the elephants after the safari.

Talks underway for meeting between EAM Jaishankar and Bangladesh foreign affairs advisor

February 10, 2025 7:12 pm

If talks between Jaishankar and Hossain do take place, this will be their second meeting since August 5, when the Sheikh Hasina-led government in Bangladesh collapsed.

In first bilateral talks with Trump admin, US brings up irregular immigration, India says always open to return

January 23, 2025 3:15 pm

"We have very strong degree of trust today between India and the United States, a very high level of convergence of our interests," Jaishankar said.

Rubio to hold first bilateral meeting with EAM Jaishankar after QUAD ministerial

January 21, 2025 11:52 pm

Jaishankar is here at the invitation of the US Government to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States. Trump on Monday took oath as the president of the US.

‘Cancer now consuming its own body politic’: S Jaishankar hits out at Pakistan, reflects on China challenge

January 18, 2025 7:07 pm

Addressing the 19th Nani A Palkhivala Memorial Lecture External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India confronts a ‘particular challenge in establishing equilibrium with China’.

US consulate opens in Bengaluru; Minister Jaishankar recalls efforts: 'You get Bengaluru done, I'll get Los Angeles'

January 18, 2025 5:34 pm

The US consulate in Bengaluru won't be processing visa applications for now, said outgoing Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti.

Donald Trump’s inauguration: Who are the global leaders and tech giants invited? See full guest list

January 14, 2025 9:12 pm

Donald Trump has invited leaders like Italy's Giorgia Meloni, Argentina's Javier Milei, El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, and Hungary's Viktor Orban. India will be represented by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Maldives a concrete expression of India’s neighbourhood first policy: Jaishankar

January 04, 2025 1:48 am

"We have increased our engagement in various sectors and I do want to say that India has always stood by Maldives," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said while hosting his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Khaleel.

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