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Jayarao CH Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth5 May 1965

Age56 Years

BirthplaceChennai

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

Jayarao CH Biography

Jayarao CH is an Indian actor from Chennai known for his work in Tamil cinema and extensive background in theatre. He began performing on stage in the 1980

Early life and background

Jayarao CH was born on 5 May 1965 in Chennai. He attended Sri Vengamamba Zilla Prajaa Parishath High School in Narrawada and later studied at Anna University in Chennai. He is Indian by nationality and his zodiac sign is Taurus.

Career

Jayarao’s performing career began on stage in 1983. He built a substantial background in theatre, appearing in more than 150 stage productions and taking part in over 400 street plays. Driven by a desire to teach and engage in social service through the arts, he founded and directed a theatre and acting school called Theatre Lab, where he trained aspiring actors.

In cinema, Jayarao is best known for breaking into wider recognition with his role as Kaali’s father in the 2014 Tamil film Madras. That same year he appeared in the Telugu short film Nenu Naa Devatha, credited as Jaya Shree Rao. He continued working in films and was part of the cast of the Tamil film Jai Bhim in 2021.

Awards and recognition

Jayarao received a Junior Fellowship from the Ministry of Human Resource Development for two years for his work in the field of Folk Percussions of South India. This award recognizes his engagement with traditional performing arts in addition to his acting and theatre work.

Public profile

Physically, Jayarao is listed at approximately 152 cm (1.52 m) in height and about 60 kg (132 lbs) in weight. His eye colour is described as black and his hair is black and grey. He is married; the marriage took place on 13 November 1991. Beyond that, public listings name neither his spouse nor his parents.

Political and other affiliations

Public information indicates an association with the Pattali Makkal Katchi political party.

Latest updates

In 2021 Jayarao appeared in the Tamil film Jai Bhim, adding to his filmography that began with his noticeable 2014 film appearance in Madras. He remains known for his long-standing involvement in theatre education through Theatre Lab and for his extensive record of stage and street-play performances.

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Recent Work

Madras

Played Kaali's father in the Tamil film

2014
Nenu Naa Devatha

Appeared in the Telugu short film as Jaya Shree Rao

2014
Jai Bhim

Part of the cast of the Tamil film

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Founded and directed the theatre and acting school Theatre Lab
  2. Performed in more than 150 stage shows and over 400 street plays
  3. Won a two-year Junior Fellowship from the Ministry of Human Resource Development for Folk Percussions of South India
  4. Film debut recognition for role in Madras (2014)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jayarao CH born?

5 May 1965

What is Jayarao CH known for?

Actor

What is Jayarao CH’s marital status?

Married