Jatin Kanakia was born on Monday, 29 June 1959 (aged 47 years at the time of death) in Porbandar, Saurashtra, India. After completing his studies, Jatin pursued a career in acting and began with roles in Gujarati and Hindi theatre.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx.): 70 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Jatin belonged to a Gujarati Hindu family.
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings
Wife & Children
Jatin had a son named Drupad Kanakia. There is not much information about his wife.
Religion/Religious Views
He follows Hinduism
Career
Television
Kanakia began his career in the comedy series ‘Shrimaan Shrimati’ (1994), where he played the role of Keshav Kulkarni, alongside actress Archana Puran Singh and Reema Lagoo.
Poster of ‘Shrimaan Shrimati’
The series was aired on Doordarshan and gained immense love from the viewers. In 1995, he played the role of ‘Ajay Tripathi’ in the serial Padosan. He did many serials with Zee TV including Hum Panch (1996), Mrs Madhuri Dixit (1997), Do Aur Do Panch (1998), And Chashme Baddoor (1999). He was last seen in the comedy series ‘Don’t Worry Ho Jayega’ (2000) as ‘Moti’ on Sahara TV.
Poster of ‘Hum Panch’
Jatin Kanakia made his debut with Hindi film ‘Vishwavidhaata’ (1997) as Mr. Anand. Later in 1999, he worked in three back-to-back films, namely, ‘Khoobsurat,’ ‘Hum Saath Saath Hai,’ and ‘Trisakti.’
Poster of ‘Hum Saath Saath Hai’ (1999)
Awards & Honours
For his contributions to Indian television, Kanakia received a posthumous honor at the first Indian Telly Awards in 2001.
Death
On 18 July 1999, Jatin Kanakia, at the age of 47, took his last breath after he suffered from pancreatic cancer in Mumbai.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
