Jayanthi Age, Wiki and Bio

Jayanthi

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceBellary, Karnataka, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameKamala Kumari
Famous ForMiss Leelavathi
Debut
Film
  • Bharya Bhartalu (1961)
  • Mangaiyar Ullam Mangatha Selvam (1962, Tamil)
  • Palattu Koman (1962, Malayalam)
  • Jenu Goodu (1963, Kannada)
  • Teen Bahuraniyan (1968, Hindi)
Zodiac Sign/Sun SignCapricorn
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesDancing

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 2”
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

HometownMadras, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsNot Known

Family

HusbandPeketi Sivaram (Actor, Director)
Children
SonKrishna Kumar
DaughterNone
Parents
FatherBalasubramanyam (English Professor)
MotherSanthanalakshmi
Siblings
Brother2
SisterNot Known

Career

Some Lesser Known Facts
  • Jayanthi's parents got separated after a few years of their marriage, and her mother moved to Madras with her children.
  • Her mother wanted Jayanthi to become a classical dancer.
  • She was the first Kannada actress to wear a nighty, swimwear, and a skirt in any Kannada film.
  • She won the President's award for 'Miss Leelavathi' which was presented to her by Indira Gandhi (then Information & Broadcasting Minister).
  • She has worked in more than 500 films in various languages.
  • Jayanthi has been titled as 'Abhinaya Sharadhe' for her contribution to the Kannada film industry.

Favourites

Favourite ActorN T Rama Rao

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