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Nagesh
Nagesh (born Cheyur Krishna Rao Nageshwaran; died 2009) was an Indian film actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the 1960s. He is regarded as one of the most prolific comedians in Tamil cinema. He acted in over 1,000 films from 1958 to 2008, performing in a variety of roles as comedian, lead roles, supporting actor and antagonist. Nagesh's style of comedy was largely inspired by Hollywood actor Jerry Lewis. Similarities between Nagesh and Lewis earned Nagesh the sobriquet "Jerry Lewis of India".
Nagesh (disambiguation)
Nagesh is an Indian male given name and may refer to:
- Nagesh (actor)
- Nagesh Kukunoor
- Nagesh Bhonsle
- Purushottam Nagesh Oak
- Kududula Nagesh
- B.S. Nagesh