Jay D'Souza
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Jay D'Souza
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1995|03|01}}
| birth_place =
Karwar, Karnataka, India
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor| model}}
| years_active = 2017–present
| known for = Seetha Raman (2023)
}}
Jay D'Souza (born 1 March 1995) is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu television serials. He began his career with the Kannada film Raaga in 2017, which gave him popularity among Kannada audience.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/christmas-is-all-about-family-jay-dsouza/articleshow/72964462.cms|title=Christmas is all about family: Jay D'souza|website=The Times of India}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/she-was-our-guru-and-we-got-to-learn-a-lot-of-things-from-her-actor-jay-dsouza-mourns-the-demise-of-ace-choreographer-saroj-khan/articleshow/76765816.cms|title=Exclusive: "She was our guru and we got to learn a lot of things from her," Actor Jay D'Souza mourns the demise of ace choreographer Saroj Khan|website=The Times of India}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/i-watched-a-lot-of-films-on-visually-challenged-people-for-this-character-jay-dsouza-on-his-tv-comeback-with-akashadeepa/photostory/80115130.cms|title=I watched a lot of films on visually challenged people for this character: Jay D'souza on his TV comeback with Akashadeepa|website=The Times of India}} He is also known for acting in the Tamil TV serial Seetharaman which aired on Zee tamil.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/i-am-excited-and-nervous-at-the-same-time-actor-jay-dsouza-on-his-television-comeback/articleshow/83712956.cms|title=I am excited and nervous at the same time: Actor Jay D'souza on his television comeback|website=The Times of India}}
Personal life
Jay was born in a Konkani-speaking family on 1 March 1995 in Karwar, Karnataka, India. He is a Catholic.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/i-dont-want-to-regret-later-for-not-taking-care-of-my-fitness-during-the-lockdown-says-actor-jay-dsouza/articleshow/75697459.cms|title="I don't want to regret later for not taking care of my fitness during the lockdown,' says actor Jay D'Souza|website=The Times of India}}
Career
Jay appeared in the Kannada film Raaga which was released in 2017, he played a crucial role in the film alongside actors Mithra and Bhama. After his appearance in the film he was highly credited and praised for his acting techniques in the film.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/i-want-to-apply-all-the-lessons-learnt-in-2020-to-make-2021-a-better-one-jay-dsouza/articleshow/80054395.cms|title=I want to apply all the lessons learnt in 2020 to make 2021 a better one: Jay D'souza|website=The Times of India}} He later acted in popular Kannada TV serials such as Akashadeepa and Kalyani.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/jay-dsouza-makes-a-comeback-to-kannada-television/articleshow/80040376.cms|title=Jay D'souza makes a comeback to Kannada television|website=The Times of India}} Jay later debuted in Telugu through the serial Pavithra Bandanam playing the lead male role in the serial.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/jay-dsouza-gets-busy-working-on-the-telugu-small-screen/articleshow/78527257.cms|title=Jay D'Souza gets busy working on the Telugu small screen|website=The Times of India}} He later debuted in Tamil through the serial Sippikkul Muthu which aired on Star Vijay playing the character of a rich businessman who loses his memory after an accident.{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/actor-jay-dsouza-to-make-his-tamil-tv-debut-with-a-challenging-role-5096635.html|title= Actor Jay D'souza To Make His Tamil TV Debut With A 'Challenging' Role|website=www.news18.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/exclusive-jay-dsouza-all-set-to-for-tamil-tv-debut/articleshow/91179112.cms|title=Exclusive: Jay D'souza all set to for Tamil TV debut|website=The Times of India}}
In 2017, Jay was expected to enter the reality show Bigg Boss Kannada (season 7), however he later last minute opted out from the show before the grand premiere and denied entering the show due to personal issues.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/exclusive-bigg-boss-kannada-7-manedevru-fame-jay-dsouza-denies-being-a-part-of-the-show/articleshow/71294293.cms|title=EXCLUSIVE Bigg Boss Kannada 7: Manedevru fame Jay D'Souza denies being a part of the show|website=The Times of India}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/exclusive-actor-jay-dsouza-reveals-the-reason-behind-turning-down-bigg-boss-kannada-7/articleshow/72068529.cms|title=Exclusive: Actor Jay D'Souza reveals the reason behind turning down Bigg Boss Kannada 7|website=The Times of India}}
Filmography
=Films=
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| Year
! Film ! Role ! Notes |
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| 2017
|Gowtham |Debut |
| 2017
|Karthik | |
=Television=
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! Year ! Serial ! Role ! Language !Channel ! Notes | ||||
| rowspan="1"|2016–2017 | Manedevru | Surya | Kannada | |
| 2017–2018 | Pavithra Bandham | Reddy | rowspan="2" | Telugu
| | |
| 2019–2020 | Kalyani | Aravind
| | ||
| rowspan="1" |2019–2020 | Akashadeepa | Shanmuga
| rowspan="2" |Kannada | | ||
| 2021 | Bombaat Bhojana | Himself
| | Special Show{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/bombaat-bhojana-akashadeepa-fame-jay-dsouza-to-feature-in-the-cookery-show/articleshow/83768806.cms|title=Bombaat Bhojana: Akashadeepa fame Jay D'souza to feature in the cookery show|website=The Times of India}} | |
| 2021–2022
|Hamsageetham |Rahul | | ||||
| 2022 | Sippikkul Muthu | Aakash | rowspan="2" | Tamil
| | |
| 2023–2024 | Seetha Raman | Raman
| |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|8929922}}
- {{Instagram|id=jay_dsouza_official|name=Jay D'Souza}}
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Category:Tamil male television actors
Category:Television personalities from Karnataka
Category:Male actors from Karnataka