Jatin Kanakia (1952/1953–1999) was an Indian actor. Best known for comedy roles, his career ranged from working in Gujarati plays, Hindi television shows and Hindi Bollywood movies. His skill and success earned him the title "Prince of Comedy." in indian television
Career Kanakia's first major television role was in the comedy series, Shrimaan Shrimati, where he played the lead role of Keshav Kulkarni, a married, middle-class house-holder who develops a crush on his movie star neighbour, played by Archana Puran Singh, and a rivalry with her husband, played by Rakesh Bedi, who in turn is drawn to Kulkarni's housewife Reema Lagoo. Broadcast on the national television network, Doordarshan, the series became one of India's most popular television shows. Kanakia also starred in shorter comedy series produced on Doordarshan and played cameos in other comedy series. He worked in many shows produced by the Adhikari Brothers production company, as well as by other producers. Kanakia's success on television led to minor roles in big-budget Hindi films such as Hum Saath Saath Hain.
Death Kanakia's career was cut short on 26 July 1999 when he died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 46.
Awards Kanakia was honoured posthumously at the inaugural Indian Telly Awards in 2001 for his contribution to Indian television.
Filmography
Television Year Serial Role Channel Notes 1994–1997 Shrimaan Shrimati Keshav Kulkarni (Keku, Keshu) DD Metro 1995 Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh Chakku DD Metro 1995 Zara Hatke 1995 Padosan Ajay Tripathi DD Metro 1995 Peechha Karo Sushobhan DD Metro 1995 Aghori 1995 Tejas 1995 Baat Ek Raaz Ki 1995 All The Best Various Characters DD Metro 1996–1997 Hum Paanch Sunil Uncle Zee TV 1996 Hi Zindagi Bye Zindagi Doctor Zee TV 1997 Hum Apke Hai Woh Sunder Zee TV 1997 Maal Hai To Taal Hai Pyarelal Star Plus 1997Kamaal Hai KamaalPaltu Ram 1997 Mrs. Madhuri Dixit Bunty Zee TV 1998–1999 Do Aur Do Paanch Krishnakant Zee TV replaced by Mohan Joshi 1998–1999 Hum Sab Ek Hain Retd. Brigadier K. K (Kishan Kumar). Khachroo Sony TV replaced by Sudhir Pandey 1998 Gudgudee Zee TV 1998 Tere Ghar Ke Samne Professor Lalit Deshpande DD Metro 1998–1999 Chashme Baddoor Chaturdas Chaurasia Zee TV 1999 Yes Boss SAB TV Recurring Role 2000 Don't Worry Ho Jayega Moti Sahara TV Recurring Role Mirch Masala Kamaal Hai Kamaal (Doordarshan)
Films Year Film Role Notes 1997 Vishwavidhaata Mr. Anand 1999 Khoobsurat Satish Chaudhary 1999 Hum Saath Saath Hain Dr. Sen 1999 Trishakti Home Minister Vishwanath Pradhan
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