Jai (actor) Biography: Movies, TV Shows, Parents, Full Name, Height, Age, Net Worth, Instagram

Jaikanth Sampath, popularly known as Jai, is an Indian actor and musician predominantly active in the Tamil film industry.

He first gained attention for his role in the 2007 sports drama Chennai 600028, directed by Venkat Prabhu.

His portrayal of a passionate street cricketer resonated with audiences, marking his arrival as a promising talent in Tamil cinema.

Profile

• Full name: Jaikanth Sampath
• Nickname: Jai
• Date of birth: April 6, 1984
• Age: 41 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
• State of origin: Tamil Nadu
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actor, musician, singer
• Height: 173 cm
• Parents: Father: Sambath, Mother: Latha Sambath
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: Islam
• Net worth: $2.8 million

Early Life and Education

Jaikanth Sampath, now 41 years old, was born on April 6, 1984, in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India. He hails from a family deeply rooted in the music industry; his father, Sambath, and mother, Latha Sambath, provided a nurturing environment that fostered his artistic inclinations. Jai is the nephew of renowned music composer Deva and cousin to Srikanth Deva.

He completed his schooling at Lamech School in Valasaravakkam, Chennai. Jai pursued formal training and achieved the fifth grade in keyboard from Trinity College London.

Personal Life

Jai‘s personal life reflects his deep connection to music and spirituality. A self-proclaimed “huge fan” of composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, he has often expressed admiration for his work and aspired to emulate his success in the music industry.

In a candid interview with Ananda Vikatan in 2019, Jai revealed that he had been practicing Islam for seven years and was contemplating changing his name to Ajeesh Jai.

Career

Jai‘s foray into the film industry began with a supporting role as Vijay‘s younger brother in the 2002 Tamil film Bhagavathi. Despite initial challenges, including unreleased projects like the remake of the Telugu film 6 Teens, Jai remained steadfast in his pursuit of an acting career.

His breakthrough came in 2007 with Chennai 600028, where his portrayal of a street cricketer garnered widespread acclaim. The following year, he starred in Subramaniapuram, a period drama set in the 1980s, which was both a critical and commercial success.

Jai continued to showcase his versatility with roles in films like Goa (2010), Engaeyum Eppothum (2011), and Raja Rani (2013). In addition to acting, Jai ventured into music composition and playback singing, contributing to various film soundtracks.

Net Worth

Jai‘s net worth is estimated around $2.8 million. His income primarily derives from his acting career, music compositions, and playback singing within the Tamil film industry.

Social Media

• Instagram: @actor_jai
• X: @actor_jai

Filmography

• Bhagavathi (2002)
• Chennai 600028 (2007)
• Subramaniapuram (2008)
• Goa (2010)
• Engaeyum Eppothum (2011)
• Raja Rani (2013)