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Ramesh Choudary, popularly known by his stage name Jithan Ramesh, is an Indian film actor and producer who mainly works in Telugu and Tamil films. He came into the limelight after playing the role of ‘Surya’ in the Tamil film “Jithan” (2005).
Wiki/Biography
Jithan Ramesh was born on Saturday, 23 October 1982 (age 38 years; as of 2020) in Chennai. His zodiac sign is Libra. He did his schooling from Chennai’s Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School and went to DG Vaishnav College, Chennai to pursue Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). Born to a film producer father, Ramesh developed a huge interest in acting and direction at a very young age.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Family & Caste
Jithan belongs to a Hindu family. His father is a Hindu of Marwari heritage.
Parents & Siblings
Jithan is the son of the film producer R.B. Choudary and Mahjabeen. He has three brothers. His elder brother, Suresh Choudary, is a film producer. His brother, Jeevan Choudary, is an entrepreneur (owns a steel company). His younger brother, Jiiva aka Amar Choudary, is an actor.
Jithan Ramesh’s father
Jithan Ramesh’s mother
Jithan Ramesh with his brother Jiiva
Jithan Ramesh with his brothers
Wife & Children
Ramesh got married to Shilpa Choudary in February 2006. Together, they have a daughter, Toshna (born in 2007), and a son, Prishaan (born in 2012).
Jithan Ramesh with his wife and children
Jithan Ramesh with his daughter
Jithan Ramesh with his son
Career
Jithan Ramesh started his acting career in 2004 with the Telugu film “Vidyardhi” in which he played the role of ‘Kranthi.’ Next, he made his Tamil debut by playing the role of ‘Surya’ in the film “Jithan” (2005).
Jithan Ramesh in Jithan
Subsequently, he appeared in Tamil films like “Jerry” (2006), “Madurai Veeran” (2007), “Puli Varudhu” (2007), “Osthe” (2011), and “Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu” (2011).
Jithan Ramesh in Jerry
He made his Malayalam film debut in 2014 with the film “Day Night Game” by playing the role of a police inspector. In the same year, he made his debut as a film producer with the Tamil film “Jilla.” Jithan was a contestant in the sports reality show “Lebara Natchathira Cricket League” (2016). He was a part of the ‘Salem Cheetahs’ (SC) team in the show.
Jithan Ramesh in Lebara Natchathira Cricket League
In 2020, he entered the house of Bigg Boss Tamil 4 as a contestant.
Jithan Ramesh in Bigg Boss Tamil 4
Favourite Things
- Travel Destination: Dubai
Facts/Trivia
- His hobbies include travelling and playing cricket.
- He has got a symbol of danger inked on his left bicep.
Jithan Ramesh’s Tattoo
- He is fluent in five languages- Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
- He is very particular about his fitness and visits the gym regularly.
Jithan Ramesh doing the workout
- He is an avid dog lover and has a pet dog, Coco.
Jithan Ramesh with his pet dog