Quick Info
| Profession | Mafia, Gangster, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1946 |
| Age | 43 years (died on 21, Nov, 1989) |
| Birthplace | Bangalore |
| Date of Death | 21/11/1989 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Mysore Puttaswamaiah Jayaraj |
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| Known for | Being the first and most popular gangster operating in Bangalore in the 1970s and 1980s |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Siddapura, Karnataka |
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| Death Cause | Assassination |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 12/05/1988 |
Family
| Siblings | Brother - M. P. Umesh, Sister - Hemavati |
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| Spouse | Helen |
| Children | Son - Ajit (actor) |
Career
| Hobbyist wrestler from childhood, practicing at Annayappa Garadi in Thigallarapete. | |
| Brought into Bangalore underworld by M. D. Nataraj, son-in-law of Karnataka Chief Minister Devaraj Urs. | |
| Ruled Bangalore underworld throughout the 1970s under political patronage. | |
| Sentenced to 10 years in jail for assaulting Thigallarapete Gopi in court premises. | |
| Participated in MLA elections. | |
| Ran a newspaper called 'Ghareebi Hatao' targeting Janata Dal politicians and criticizing police. | |
| Former employee of Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) before entering the underworld[3]. | |
| Appointed president of the 'Indira Brigade,' the youth wing of the Congress party[1] |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. M. P. Jayaraj, an infamous Indian figure, gained notoriety for his control of the Bangalore underworld during the 1970s and 1980s. | |
| 2. Jayaraj's criminal endeavors encompassed extortion and violent activities. | |
| 3. Apart from his criminal exploits, he navigated a contentious path in politics, participating in MLA elections. | |
| 4. His tumultuous life story served as the inspiration behind the movie 'Aa Dinagalu'. | |
| 5. He was appointed president of the 'Indira Brigade,' the youth wing of the Congress party. | |
| 6. Known for aiding the impoverished and downtrodden despite his criminal reputation. | |
| 7. Survived numerous assassination attempts before his death. | |
| 8. Belonged to the Ganiga caste and came from a poor family background. | |
| 9. Assassinated by underworld don Muthappa Rai and shooters from Dawood Ibrahim's gang on 21 November 1989[1][3]. | |
| 10. His brother M. P. Umesh was the only survivor of the assassination attempt, while his lawyer Vardhamanya and Jayaraj were killed[1]. |