Actor Janagaraj, who is best known for his comic and supporting roles in Tamil cinema, has got his fans concerned. His latest picture which is doing rounds on social media shows him in a completely different avatar. The actor looks lean and frail in the picture and that has become a talking point for his fans online.
In a recent picture that is going viral on social media, Janagaraj is seen wearing a bright maroon shirt. His hair has been dyed black and it looks in place. The actor looks thin, possibly due to aging. He turned 68 this year. The picture is from a recent interview where Janagaraj was his usual lively self. His interview has been watched by his fans and they talked about his health on social media.
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Before marking his presence in movies with his distinctive style and voice, he was working as a clerk. However, he had a desire for acting and performing. This desire made him join theatre as a part-time thing where he flourished. In 1980, Janagaraj starred in Bharathiraja's ‘Nizhalgal.’ His performance made everyone take note of his talent and he rose to become one of the most sought-after comedians in Tamil cinema.
Janagaraj has worked with stars like Sivakumar, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Sivakumar, Sivaji Ganesan, and Ramki. He has also worked with directors like Suresh Krishna, Mani Ratnam, and K. Balachander to name a few. He was last seen in the 2021 film, ‘Obama Ungalukkaga’. In 2002, he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Male) for his role in ‘King.’
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Apart from Tamil, he has also worked in Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam films.
