Jayasudha
Jayasudha Kapoor | |
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Member, Legislative Assembly, Andhra Pradesh, India | |
In office 2009–2014 | |
Constituency | Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Personal details | |
Born | Sujatha 17 December 1958 Madras, Madras State, India (now Chennai, Tamil Nadu) |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Occupation | Actress, politician |
Jayasudha Kapoor (born Sujatha Nidudavolu) is an Indian film actress predominantly in Telugu cinema and a former MLA for the Congress in Secunderabad. She has also worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and few kannada films. She has received seven state Nandi Awards, and seven Filmfare Awards South.[1]
Career
Jayasudha was born as Sujatha in Madras, Tamil Nadu on 17 December 1958 to a Telugu-speaking family.[2] Her aunt is Telugu cinema actress and director Vijaya Nirmala . Jayasudha made her film debut when she was twelve years old as Jamuna's daughter in the Telugu film Pandanti Kapuram (1972). Director K. Balachander gave her a small role in the Tamil film Arangetram where she shared space with Kamal Haasan. She acted in a number of films in Telugu and Tamil mostly under Balachander's direction—Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973), Naan Avanillai (1974) and Apoorva Raagangal and in Idi Katha Kaadu with Chiranjeevi . She also changed her name to Jayasudha, since there was already another actress named Sujatha (actress). Her fame quickly spread, where Telugu film producers were offering her good film roles.
While her debut role as heroine in the Telugu film Lakshmana Rekha (1975) got her attention, it was really the title role in Jyothi (remake of the Hindi film Mili starring Jaya Bhaduri) that made her a big star in Telugu films. She was now called a successor to the great Telugu actress Savitri and performed many strong roles and showed excellent range.[3] She is given the title "Sahaja Nati" which means "natural/realistic actress."
Her roles varied from the cute looking teeny bopper who wore minis in Nomu (1974), to that of a tortured wife of a sadist husband in K. Balachander's film Idi Katha Kaadu (1979) to that of a comedian who discovers that her husband wants to murder her for her wealth in Money (1993). She performed showy roles in Telugu remakes of Hindi films, such as Yugandhar (1979) (the fighter role that Zeenat Aman originated in Don), Illalu (Reena Roy's dark-shaded role from Apnapan (1977)).
In commercial cinema, she received a huge break when she starred in Adavi Ramudu (1977), which broke box office records.[4] She also showed innovativeness and lack of vanity in original Telugu films like Premabhishekam (1981) where she played a supporting role as a deglamorised prostitute, while Sridevi played the female lead.[5]
She has acted in 325 films, and in one year, she had 24 film releases. She accomplished all this, despite her illiteracy in Telugu, by having people read lines to her and she would remember and deliver her lines.[3] Noted filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao repeatedly cast her in his films. In the film "Idekkadi Nyayam" (1977), he used her name in the song "Andalanni Neelone Dagunnayi. . .Jayasudha," that was picturised on her. By 1982, she became such a famous actress that Dasari titled a film that she starred in, Jayasudha (1982), named after her. Her fame also allowed producers to cast her sister Subhashini in supporting roles in some of the films that she starred in, such as Sivaranjani (1978), "Doctor Cine-actor" and Meghasandesam (1983). Subhashini's daughter Pooja is now a budding actress.
Personal life
Jayasudha is a granddaughter of eminent scholar and literary historian, Nidudavolu Venkatarao and Gidugu Krishna Murthy. She first married rajendra prasad brother in law of vadde Ramesh in Vijayawada. Dasari Narayana Rao was instrumental for this marriage. Some how it has not worked and later she married producer Nitin Kapoor, cousin to actor Jeetendra in 1985 and have two children, sons Nihar (born in 1986) and Shreayan (born in 1990). While she has friends in the industry, such as Raadhika and Revati, her closest friend is Jayaprada, with whom she had acted in a number of films such as Adavi Ramudu and Meghasandesam.[6][7] She was elected as MLA for Congress from the Secunderabad constituency in 2009 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections [8] but lost election and was placed 3rd in the 2014 Telangana assembly elections. Her husband Nitin Kapoor committed suicide by jumping from the top of a building on March 14 2017.[9] It was stated that he was under depression for many years, but the exact reason for his suicide is not known. It was a unhappy coincidence that he committed suicide just 3 days before his marriage anniversary, which is on March 17. In a press statement released on her marriage anniversary, Jayasudha said that her husband was in constant search of mental peace and she hoped that finally he got what he always wanted.
Awards
- Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) – Jyothi (1976)
- Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) – Aame Katha (1977)
- Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) – Gruhapravesam (1982)
- Filmfare Special Award – South - Meghasandesam (1982)
- Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Telugu) – Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003)
- Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Telugu) – Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008)
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South (2010)
- Nandi Award for Best Actress – Idi Katha Kaadu (1979)
- Nandi Award for Best Actress – Premabhishekam (1981)
- Nandi Award for Best Actress – Meghasandesam (1982)
- Nandi Award for Best Actress – Dharmaatmudu (1983)
- Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress – Swathi Chinukulu (1989)
- Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress – Jailor Gaari Abbayi (1994)
- Nandi Award for Best Character Actress – Yuvakudu (2000)
- Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress – Sathamanam Bhavati (2016)
- Other Awards
- Kalasagar Award for Best Actress – Meghasandesam (1982)
- Pride of Indian Cinema Award (2007)[10]
- Andhra Pradesh Cinegoer's Association – Lifetime Achievement Award (2008)
- ANR National Award (2008)[11]
Selected filmography
Telugu
- Shatamanam Bhavati (2017)
- Brahmotsavam (2016)
- Oopiri (2016)
- Govindudu Andarivadele (2014)
- Rabhasa (2014)
- Rowdy (2014)
- Yevadu (2014)
- Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013, only appears in portraits used on set)
- Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)[12]
- Sarocharu (2012)
- Adhinayakudu (2012)
- Daruvu (2012)[13]
- Solo (2011)
- Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008)
- Kalidasu (2008)
- Raksha (2008)
- Parugu (2008)
- Vijaya Dasami (2007)
- Photo (2006)
- Bommarillu (2006)
- Style (2006)
- Balu ABCDEFG (2005)
- Vishnu (2003)
- Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003)
- Fools (2003)
- Ammaye Navvithe (2001)
- Chinna (2001)
- Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
- Yuvakudu (2000)
- Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary
- Daddy Daddy (1998)
- Akka Bagunnava (1996)
- Deyyam (1996)
- Money Money (1995)
- Rikshavodu (1995)
- Bangaru Kutumbam(1994)
- Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu(1993)
- Inspector Jhansi (1993)
- Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
- Money (1993)
- Aunty
- Pellala Rajyam
- Thodi Kodallu
- Repati Koduku
- Chillara Mogudu Allari Koduku
- Aasthi Mooredu Aasa Baaredu
- Jeevitha Khaidi
- Doragaariki Donga pellam (Guest Appearance)
- Kalikalam
- Vijay (1989)
- Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham (1989)
- Ontari Poratam (1989)
- Raogari Illu (1988)
- Bharyabhartala Bandam (1988)
- Kanchana Seeta (1988)
- Sardar Dharmanna (1987)
- Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
- Magadheerudu (1986)
- Aadi Dampathulu (1986)
- Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi (1986)
- Muddula Manavaraalu (1986)
- Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
- Andarikante Monagadu (1985)
- Edadugula Bandham (1985)
- Maha Sangramam (1985)
- Mangalya Balam (1985)
- Palnati Simham (1985)
- Thirugubatu (1985)
- Bharatamlo Sankharavam (1984)
- Bharyamani (1984)
- Bobbili Brahmanna (1984)
- Dandayatra (1984)
- Iddaru Dongalu (1984)
- Jagan (1984)
- Yuddham (1984)
- Amayakudu Kadhu Asadhyudu (1983)
- Lanke Bindelu (1983)
- Meghasandesam (1983)
- Poratham (1983)
- Raj Kumar (1983)
- Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
- Gruha Pravesam (1982)
- Trishulam (1983)
- Anuraga Devatha (1982)
- Madhura Swapnam (1982)
- Naa Desam (1982)
- Nipputho Chelagatam (1982)
- Raga Deepam (1982)
- Yuvaraju (1982)
- Aadavallu Meeku Joharulu (1981)
- Agni Poolu (1981)
- Illalu (1981)
- Premabhishekam (1981)
- Prema Tarangalu (1980)
- Edantastulameda (1980)
- Gajadonga (1980)
- Gopala Krishnudu (1980)
- Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi (1980)
- Sreevari Muchatlu (1980)
- Idi Katha Kaadu (1979)
- Andamaina Anubhavam (1979)
- Driver Ramudu (1979)
- Intinti Ramayanam (1979)
- Judagadu (1979)
- Kalyani (1979)
- Mande Gundelu (1979)
- Muddula Koduku (1979)
- Shivamettina Satyam (1979)
- Shri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979) .... Goddess Lakshmi
- Yugandhar (1979)
- Vichitra Jeevitham (1978)
- Pranam Kareedu (1978)
- Kalanthakulu (1978)
- Katakatala Rudraiah (1978)
- KD No:1 (1978)
- Lawyer Vishwanath (1978)
- Sivaranjani (1978)
- Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1978)
- Aame Katha (1977)
- Adavi Ramudu (1977)
- Amaradeepam (1977)
- Gadasu Pillodu (1977)
- Gadusu Ammayi (1977)
- MallePuvvu (1977)
- Premalekhalu (1977)
- Jyothi (1976)
- Alludochhadu (1976)
- Mangalyaniki Maromudi (1976)
- Monagadu (1976)
- Raju Vedale (1976)
- Soggadu (1975)
- Tirapathi (1974)
- Pandanti Kapuram (1972)
Tamil
- Arangetram (1973)
- Petha Manam Pithu (1973)
- Bharatha Vilas (1973)
- Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)
- Baghdad Perazhagi (1973)
- Vellikizhamai Viratham (1974)
- Pudhiya Manidhan (1974)
- Prayachittham (1974)
- Dheerga Sumangali (1974)
- Pandhattam (1974)
- Nanna Avanillai (1974)
- Sisubalan (1974)
- Pattikkaattu Raja (1975)
- Aayirathil Oruthi (1975)
- Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
- Mannavan Vanthaanadi (1975)
- Melnaattu Marumagal (1975)
- Maharasi Vazhga (1976)
- Athirshtam Azhaikirathu (1976)
- Kula Gouravam (1976)
- Vaazhkai Alaigal (1978)
- Pattakkathi Bhairavan (1979)
- Iru Nilavugal (1979)
- Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
- Pandian (1992)
- Rajadurai (1993)
- Anthimanthaarai (1996)
- Alaipayuthey (2000)
- Thavasi (2001)
- 1977 (2009)
- Thozha (2016)
- Ka Ka Ka (2017)
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) - filming
Malayalam
- Rasaleela (1975)
- Thiruvonam (1975)
- Romeo (1976)
- Shivathandavam (1977)
- Priyadarshini (1978)
- Sarovaram (1993)
- Ishtam (2001)
Hindi
- Aaina (1977)
- Shabhash Daddy (1979)
- Zakhmi Sher (1984)|Remake of Bobbili Puli
- Sooryavansham (1999) (as Jaya Kapoor)
Kannada
S NO | YEAR | MOVIE | ROLE | CAST | DIRECTOR | MUSIC | PRODUCTION |
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1 | 1985 | Nee Thanda Kanike | Meena Devi | Vishnuvardhan, Girish Karnad, Jayasudha | Dwarakish | Vijayanand | Dwarakish Chithra |
2 | 2004 | Monda | Sharada | Saikumar,Jayasudha | Teshi Venkatesh | Prayog | L R V Productions |
3 | 2007 | Thayiya Madilu | Poornima | Sivarajkumar,Rakshita,Jayasudha | S. Narayan | S. A. Rajkumar | Vidyadhare Combines (P) |
4 | 2015 | Vajrakaya | Lakshmi | Sivarajkumar,Shubra,Jayasudha | Harsha | Arjun Janya | Jayanna Films |
As producer
- Adi Dampatulu (1986)
- Kanchana Sita (1987)
- Kalikalam (1990)
- Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990)
- Adrustam (1992)
- Vinta Kodallu (1993)
- Hands Up (1999)
References
- ^ "51st Annual Manikchand Filmfare Award winners". The Times of India. 4 June 2004. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ^ http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/may/13jaya.htm
- ^ a b rediff.com, Movies: The Jayasudha interview
- ^ Adavi Ramudu: 29 years passed but the magic still remains Archived 22 November 2005 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ [1] Archived 9 November 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Nilacharal
- ^ Stars : Star Interviews : JAYASUDHA
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Jayasudha to join Congress today". The Hindu. 15 October 2008. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/jayasudhas-husband-nitin-kapoor-commits-suicide/articleshow/57633794.cms
- ^ "Jayasudha receives Pride of Indian Cinema Award – Telugu Cinema News". Bharatwaves.com. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ^ "Great Andhra". Great Andhra. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ^ sales@andhravilas.net (26 December 2011). "SVSC regular shooting from Jan 18 – Andhravilas.com -Telugu Cinema, Telugu Movies, India News & World News , Bollywood , Songs :". Andhravilas.com. Retrieved 3 August 2012.[dead link]
- ^ "Daruvu Overseas by BlueSky". Supergoodmovies.com. 4 May 2012. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
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