Jamuna, born in 1936 and passed away in 2023, was an iconic Indian actress and politician. |
She gained fame for her roles in the Telugu film industry. |
At the age of seven, her family relocated from Hampi, Karnataka to Duggirala, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. |
During her time in Duggirala, she actively participated in school drama skits. |
Her mother provided her with training in singing and playing the harmonium. |
Kongara Jaggaiah, a respected Indian actor, served as her school teacher in Duggirala. |
Savitri, another renowned Indian actress, mentored Jamuna and they shared a sisterly bond. |
In 1952, Jamuna made her cinematic debut in the Telugu film 'Puttillu'. |
Throughout her career, she acted in films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi languages. |
Jamuna owned a cinema hall in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. |
She took part in the traditional display of dolls and figurines during Bommala Koluvu celebrations. |
Some conflicts surrounding pay and respect led to a three-year ban on Jamuna working with Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) and Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR). |
In her later years, Jamuna decided to step away from acting as she started being offered roles as elderly characters, wanting to be remembered for her youthful charm on screen. |