Jayabharathi
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Jayabharathi is a popular Malayalam film actress who started her career in late 1960s. She is a two-time winner of the Kerala State Film Award
for best actress.
Jayabharathi became one of the most successful Malayalam film actresses and performed with such notable leading men as Prem Nazir
, Madhu
, Vincent
, Jayan
, M. G. Soman
, Kamal Haasan
and Rajinikanth. She won the Kerala State Film Award
s for her performances in various films in 1972 and Madhavikutty in 1973. One of her famous films was Rathinirvedam
, directed by Bharathan
, in which she played the role of a woman who fell in love with a boy younger than her. She also directed few films in Malayalam.
After being trained since the age of five under Kalamandalam Natarajan, Rajaram (a student of Vazhuvoor Ramaiah Pillai) and Vazhuvoor Samraj Pillai, Jayabharathi entered films as a teenager. Life revolved around film studios, dance rehearsals and stage performances. The actress is busy these days with her dance school, Aswathi Arts Academy, which she runs from home. She is also starting another one in Coimbatore
. In 2003, Jayabharathi performed in nine temples in and around Kerala
. She is married to Malayalam actor Sathar with whom she has a son named AKS Unni.
Kerala State Film Award
The Kerala State Film Awards are the most prestigious film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy since 1998 on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala, India....
for best actress.
Jayabharathi became one of the most successful Malayalam film actresses and performed with such notable leading men as Prem Nazir
Prem Nazir
Abdul Khader , better known by his stage name Prem Nazir , was an Indian film actor. He is considered one of the all time super stars in Malayalam cinema...
, Madhu
Madhu (actor)
Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:...
, Vincent
Vincent (actor)
Vincent was an Indian actor from Kerala. He was active during 1970s and 80's and acted in about 130 Malayalam films, many of them as leading actor. He was a romantic hero of his time....
, Jayan
Jayan
Krishnan Nair , better known by his stage name Jayan , was an Indian film actor, former sailor, stunt performer and 1970s style icon. He worked in Malayalam cinema, a sector of the Indian movie industry...
, M. G. Soman
M. G. Soman
M. G. Soman was an actor in Malayalam film. He was considered to be one of the superstars in Malayalam cinema along with Sukumaran and Jayan during the 1970s. He was born in Tiruvalla, Travancore...
, Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, screenwriter and director, considered to be one of the leading method actors of Indian cinema. He is widely acclaimed as an actor and is well known for his versatility in acting...
and Rajinikanth. She won the Kerala State Film Award
Kerala State Film Award
The Kerala State Film Awards are the most prestigious film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy since 1998 on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala, India....
s for her performances in various films in 1972 and Madhavikutty in 1973. One of her famous films was Rathinirvedam
Rathi Nirvedam
Rathinirvedam is a 1978 Malayalam coming-of-age film directed by Bharathan based on the novel of the same name written by Padmarajan who also wrote the script....
, directed by Bharathan
Bharathan
Bharathan was an Indian film director, artist, lyricist, music director, sculptor, poster designer, editor and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely...
, in which she played the role of a woman who fell in love with a boy younger than her. She also directed few films in Malayalam.
After being trained since the age of five under Kalamandalam Natarajan, Rajaram (a student of Vazhuvoor Ramaiah Pillai) and Vazhuvoor Samraj Pillai, Jayabharathi entered films as a teenager. Life revolved around film studios, dance rehearsals and stage performances. The actress is busy these days with her dance school, Aswathi Arts Academy, which she runs from home. She is also starting another one in Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
. In 2003, Jayabharathi performed in nine temples in and around Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
. She is married to Malayalam actor Sathar with whom she has a son named AKS Unni.
Awards
Kerala State Film Awards:- Best ActressKerala State Film Award for Best ActressThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress winners:-References:**...
- 1972 - Various films - Best ActressKerala State Film Award for Best ActressThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress winners:-References:**...
- 1973 - Madhavikutty
Selected Filmogrpahy
- Ezhupunna TharakanEzhupunna TharakanEzhupunna Tharakan is a 1999 Malayalam movie directed by P. G. Viswambharan. The movie features Mammootty and Namrata Shirodkar in the lead roles. This was Namrata Shirodkar's first Malayalam film.- Cast :* Ezhupunna Sunny Tharakan ..... Mammootty...
(1999) - Man of the Match (1996) .... Suhra
- Vishnu (1994) .... Advocate Padmaja Menon
- Nagin Aur Lootere (1992) (as Jaya Bharti) .... Rajni
- Ootty Pattanam (1992) .... Lakshmi
- Michael Madana Kamarajan (1991) .... The Quadruplets' Mother
- No.20 Madras MailNo.20 Madras MailNo.20 Madras Mail is a Malayalam movie released in 1990 directed by Joshy and featuring Mohanlal, M. G. Soman, Jagadeesh, Manianpilla Raju, and Mammooty as himself. This film was remade in Hindi as Teesra Kaun by Partho Ghosh.- Plot :...
(1990) .... Geetha - Nammude Naade (1990)
- Veena Meettiya Vilangukal (1990)
- AdharvamAdharvamAdharvam is a 1989 Malayalam drama film directed by Dennis Joseph and written by Shibu Chakravarthy; starring Mammootty, Ganesh Kumar, Charuhasan, Silk Smitha, Thilakan, and Parvathy in the main roles. Mammootty played the role of Anantha Padmanabhan, an expert in mystic tantric rituals, one of...
(1989) .... Malu - Dasharatham (1989) .... Dr. Zeenat
- DhwaniDhwaniDhwani is a 1988 Malayalam musical romance film directed by A. T. Abu. It was the last completed film of veteran actor and evergreen hero of Malayalam cinema Prem Nazir who died on 16 January 1989. The film has music composed by Naushad. It stars Jayaram and Shobhana in the lead roles. Suresh Gopi...
(1988) .... Malathi - WitnessWitness (1988 film)Witness is a 1988 Malayalam language investigative thriller made in India, directed by Viji Thampi and co-written by Jagathy Sreekumar, starring Jayaram, Jagathy Sreekumar, Parvathy, Madhu, Sukumaran and Suresh Gopi.-Plot:...
(1988) .... Dr. Sridevi - January Oru OrmaJanuary Oru OrmaJanuary Oru Orma is a 1987 Malayalam action film starring Mohanlal. The film was shot in Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu.-Cast:*Mohanlal ... Raju*Karthika ... Nimmy*M.G. Soman ... Menon*Jayabharati ... Padmavathi*Suresh Gopi ... Vinod...
(1987) .... Padmavathi - Manja Manthrangal (1987) .... Sarah Thomas
- Sandhya Mayangum NeramSandhya Mayangum NeramSandhya Mayangum Neram is a 1983 Malayalam film directed by Bharathan and written by John Paul, starring Bharath Gopi, Sreenath, T. G. Ravi, Jayabharathy, Philomina and Unni Mary.-Plot:...
(1984) .... Yasodha - Prasnam Gurutharam (1983) .... Dr. Sujatha
- Ariyappedatha Rahasyam (1981) .... Geetha
- Attimari (1981) .... Lakshmi
- Agni YudhamAgni YudhamAgni Yudham is an Indian film in Malayalam language by Suresh starring Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, Jagathi Sreekumar, and Jayabharathi....
(1981) - AgnisaramAgnisaramAgnisaram is an Indian film in Malayalam language by A. B. Raj starring Jayan, Jose Prakash, and Jayabharathi.-Soundtrack:...
(1981) - Arikkari AmmuArikkari AmmuArikkari Ammu is an Indian film in Malayalam language by Sreekumaran Thampi starring Madhu, Kuthiravattom Pappu, Jayabharathi, and Suchithra Sasi....
(1981) - AakkramanamAakkramanamAakkramanam is an Indian film in the Malayalam language by Sreekumaran Thampi starring Madhu, Jayan, Balan K. Nair, Sathar, Sreevidya, and Jayabharathi.-Cast:* Madhu* Jayan* Balan K. Nair* Sathar* Sreevidya* Jayabharathi* Prameela...
(1981) - Ethikkara Pakky (1980) .... Amina
- Pratishodh (1980) (as Jay Bharti)
- Puthiya Velicham (1979) .... Lilly
- Rathi NirvedamRathi NirvedamRathinirvedam is a 1978 Malayalam coming-of-age film directed by Bharathan based on the novel of the same name written by Padmarajan who also wrote the script....
(1978) .... Rathi - Lisa (1978) .... Herself
- Guruvayoor Kesavan (1977)
- Nellu (1974) .... Mala
- Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan (1974) ....
- Pancha Thanthram (1974) .... Sindhu/Rajkumari Sathi
- Azhakulla Saleena (1973) .... Selena
- Jesus (1973)
- Maram (1972) .... Ameena
- Punarjanmam (1972)
- CID Nazir (1971) .... Shanthi
- Vidhyarthigale Ithile Ithile (1971)
- KadalpalamKadalpalamKadalpalam is a 1969 Malayalam language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Sheela, Bahadoor and Adoor Bhasi star in the lead. The film is an adaptation of the very popular professional stage play of the same name authored by the renowned dramatist K. T....
(1969) - Thokkukal Katha Parayunnu (1968)
- Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)