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Jayanthi was a highly respected Indian actress who made an enduring mark in South Indian cinema. She worked across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films and earned the title Abhinaya Sharadhe meaning Goddess of Acting in the Kannada industry. Born in Ballari Karnataka she began her acting career in the 1960s and went on to appear in more than 500 films. Jayanthi was known for her strong screen presence, expressive performances, and graceful portrayals of both leading and supporting roles. Some of her most acclaimed films include Miss Leelavathi, Edakallu Guddada Mele, Sri Krishnadevaraya, and Chandavalliya Thota. She worked with top stars of her era and received numerous awards and honors for her contribution to cinema. Her performances continue to inspire generations of actors even today.
Jayanthi was a highly respected Indian actress who made an enduring mark in South Indian cinema. She worked across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films and earned the title Abhinaya Sharadhe meaning Goddess of Acting in the Kannada industry. Born in Ballari Karnataka she began her acting career in the 1960s and went on to appear in more than 500 films. Jayanthi was known for her strong screen presence, expressive performances, and graceful portrayals of both leading and supporting roles. Some of her most acclaimed films include Miss Leelavathi, Edakallu Guddada Mele, Sri Krishnadevaraya, and Chandavalliya Thota. She worked with top stars of her era and received numerous awards and honors for her contribution to cinema. Her performances continue to inspire generations of actors even today.
Jayanthi was a legendary Indian actress who primarily worked in Kannada cinema and also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Born in Ballari Karnataka she began her career as a dancer before entering films. Her debut came in the early 1960s, and she soon became one of the most sought-after actresses of her time. She starred alongside iconic actors such as Dr Rajkumar, Gemini Ganesan, NT Rama Rao, and Sivaji Ganesan. Jayanthi's charm, elegance, and natural acting ability made her one of the leading ladies of Indian cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. She was known for her versatile performances in films like Miss Leelavathi, Edakallu Guddada Mele, and Sri Krishnadevaraya for which she won critical acclaim. Beyond her acting career, she was admired for her simplicity, humility, and dedication to the art of cinema. Over her long career, she became an enduring symbol of grace and talent in Indian film history.
Jayanthi was a legendary Indian actress who primarily worked in Kannada cinema
and also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Born in Ballari Karnataka she began her career as a dancer before entering films. Her debut came in the early 1960s, and she soon became one of the most sought-after actresses of her time. She starred alongside iconic actors such as Dr Rajkumar, Gemini Ganesan, NT Rama Rao, and Sivaji Ganesan. Jayanthi's charm, elegance, and natural acting ability made her one of the leading ladies of Indian cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. She was known for her versatile performances in films like Miss Leelavathi, Edakallu Guddada Mele, and Sri Krishnadevaraya for which she won critical acclaim. Beyond her acting career, she was admired for her simplicity, humility, and dedication to the art of cinema. Over her long career, she became an enduring symbol of grace and talent in Indian film history.
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- Alternative names Abhinaya Sharadhe, Jayanthi
- Height 5'5"/60kg
- Born · Ballari, Karnataka, India
- Spouses
- Children Krishna Kumar
Parents
Santhanalakshmi
Balasubramanyam
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Jayanthi was a celebrated Indian actress known for her outstanding performances in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.
She earned the title Abhinaya Sharadhe because of her exceptional ability to express emotions naturally through acting.
Jayanthi appeared in over 500 films during her long and successful career in South Indian cinema.
She was married to film director Peketi Sivaram.
Some of her most notable films include Miss Leelavathi, Edakallu Guddada Mele, and Sri Krishnadevaraya.
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Trivia
Jayanthi acted in more than 500 films across five languages.
She was the first Kannada actress to star in more than 300 Kannada movies.
She was nicknamed Abhinaya Sharadhe for her acting excellence.
She worked with all major South Indian film legends during her career.
She won several state awards and film honors for her outstanding performances.
Quotes
Acting is not just about dialogue but about emotion and truth.
Cinema has given me everything I dreamed of.
Trademarks
Graceful screen presence
Expressive eyes and emotional depth in performances
Strong portrayal of women characters
Elegant traditional roles
Nicknames
Abhinaya Sharadhe, Jayanthi Madam
Salaries
Earned around Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh per movie during her peak years
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