Jayanthi
Acting
Biography
Jayanthi, is an Indian actress. She is noted for her contributions to different genres of films from the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. She has appeared in over 500 films, including films in the Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Marathi languages.
Born: January 6, 1945
Place of Birth: Bellary, Karnataka, India
Known For
Janma Janmada Anubandha
Avinash, a young man, is troubled by the memories of his past life and decides to investigate the truth behind it.
Devaru Kotta Thangi
A brother and sister share an unusually strong bond that faces many ups and downs owing to the many challenges they face.
Nanda Gokula
Sridar abandons his family and marries Mohini, the daughter of a rich business tycoon. However, Sridar's father, who meets with an accident, wishes to reunite with his son before dying.
Bahaddur Gandu
Bahaddur Gandu is a 1976 Indian Kannada film, directed by A V Sheshgiri Rao and produced by Srikanth Nahatha and Srikanth Patel. The film Stars Dr Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Aarathi and Shantha in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by M Ranga Rao.
Baalu Belagithu
Baalu Belagithu is a 1970 Indian Kannada language drama film written and directed by Siddalingaiah. It stars Rajkumar, Jayanthi and Bharathi.[1] The film was released under Chitrashree International banner and produced by K S Prasad, B V Srinivas and A S Bhakthavathsalam. It was remade in Telugu as Manchivadu, in Hindi as Humshakal and in Tamil as Oorukku Uzhaippavan.
Bama Vijayam
The arrival of Bama, a famous actress, in their neighborhood excites the daughters-in-law of Ethiriraj. They invite her to their house and begin to spend lavishly to showcase their affluence.
Kasturi Nivasa
The story of an extremely generous and righteous man, Ravi Varma, who succumbs to his intention of being generous no matter what happens. The movie is based on a story, Kasturi Nivasam written by G. Balasubramanium. The film stresses the principle that "life is to give—not to take". The role of Ravi Varma, the protagonist played by Rajkumar is a character who upholds the values of life even it means his destruction; a person who is keen on retaining his character's purity and those morals he has cherished. Ravi Varma led a lonely yet righteous life. He did not break his principles even as it lead to his downfall.
Sri Krishnadevaraya
Sri Krishnadevaraya is a 1970 Indian historical drama film in Kannada language, produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. It stars Rajkumar as Krishnadevaraya, an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 16th century. R. Nagendra Rao, B. R. Panthulu, Narasimharaju and N. Bharathi appear in pivotal roles.
Edakallu Guddada Mele
Based on the novel of same name by Bharathi Suta which was an adaptation of the English novel Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence. Madhavi leads an unfulfilled married life with her husband, a former soldier. She ends up getting into a physical relationship with their friendly neighbour, a younger man.
Paropakari
Paropakari is a 1970 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film written and directed by Y. R. Swamy. It stars Rajkumar and Jayanthi. It revolves around the story of a self respecting young man who wins a wager with his wealthy father. The film was produced under Bhagavathi Productions. It had a very successful soundtrack composed by Upendra Kumar.
Filmography
as Susheela / Kasturba Gandhi
as Kittu's Grandmother
as Savitri
as Paparayudu's Sister
as Radhakarishna's aunt
as Meenakshi
as Vardhani
as Anand's mother
as Taradevi
as Parvathi
as Meenakshi
as Janaki
as Girish Achari's wife
as Kamala
as Shantimathi
as Satyavati
as Madhavi
as Pankajam
as Dakshayani / Gowri
as Onake Obavva (Guest Appearance)
as Seeta
as Thara
as Kala
as Neela
as Shami
as Lalitha
as Tirumalamba Devi
as Jaya
as Vasantha
as Radha
as Paru
as Minni
as Kamala (Dual Role)
as Seetha
as Rukmani
as Diti
as Saraswati
as Malti
as Ragini
as Padma
as Chenni
as Draupadi