Jayapradha Biography

Born on: April 3, 1962

Born in: Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh

Nationality: Indian

Career: Actress and Politician

 

Jaya Prada is a known Indian film actress and politician. Born in Andhra Pradesh, she started her film career with a Telugu film, at a young age of fourteen. Since then, she never looked back. Apart from being an actress, she is a trained classical dancer, who has mesmerized audience with her skills. Moreover, the actress is highly versatile and has worked in various language films with equal magnificence. Later, she even plunged in politics and has been felicitated with numerous awards for her contribution to art and cinema. 

 

Early Childhood

 

Jaya Prada was born as Lalit Rani on April 3, 1962 in Rajahmundry town of Andhra Pradesh. Her father, Shri Krishna was a Telugu film financier, while her mother Shrimati Neelavani was a house wife. She was educated at Rajalakshmi Women's College, situated in Rajahmundry, East Godavari District. At an early age, Jaya was enrolled for classical dance and music, which helped her gain entry into the world of cinema. While performing dance at school, a renowned director saw her and offered her a small role in ‘Bhoomi Kosam’. This was the beginning of her acting career in Tollywood. 

Other Ventures

 

Jaya Pradha entered into politics, at Shri N T Rama Rao’s invitation, in 1994. She initially joined the Telugu Desam party and later, joined Chandra Babu Naidu Group of the ruling Telugu Desam Party. She was nominated to be an MP in Rajyasabha by TDP party. Due to her differences with party Supremo N. Chandrababu Naidu, she switched over to Samajwadi Party and contested elections from Rampur parliamentary Constituency in UP, during the last General elections, in 2004. She even owns the Jaya Prada Theater in Chennai.

 

Personal Life

 

Jaya Pradha created much controversy in 1986, when she married film producer Srikanth Nahata, who was already married to Chandra and had three children. Srikanth did not divorce his first wife even after marrying Prada. The couple does not have any children, though Jaya Prada wishes to the contrary. She even announced that as Srikanth’s first wife and she cannot live without him, they have mutually agreed to share him together.

 

Film Awards & Nominations

 

2007 - Lifetime Achievement Award (South)

1979 - Best Actress for Sargam

1984 - Best Actress for Sharaabi

1985 - Best Actress for Sanjog

 

Other Awards

• Kala Saraswati Award
• Kinnera Savitri Award
• Rajiv Gandhi Award
• Nargis Dutt Gold Medal
• Shakuntala Kala Rathnam Award
• Uttam Kumar Award
• Kalakar Award for Best Author (2005) 

Filmography

 

2008 - Dasavathaaram

2007 - Deha, Maharadhi

2006 - Tathastu

2004 - Khakee, Ghar Grihasti

2002 - Bharat Bhagya Vidhata

2000 - Devadoothan, Shabdavedi

1999 - Kohram, Nyaydaata

1998 - Zulm-O-Sitam

1997 - Jeevan Yudh, Lav Kush, Warning

1995 - Veer, Maidan-E-Jung, Paapi Devataa

1994 - Insaniyat, Chauraha, Vivekananda

1993 - Khal-Naaikaa, Dhartiputra, Insaniyat Ke Devta, Kundan

1992 - Tyagi, Maa

1991 - Indrajeet, Farishtay, Sapnon Ka Mandir

1990 - Thanedaar, Nyay Anyay, Aaj Ka Arjun, Zakhmi Zameen

1989 - Shehzaade, Jaadugar, Elaan-E-Jung, Souten Ki Beti, Paraya Ghar, Gharana, Hum Bhi Insaan Hain, Kaanoon Ki Awaaz, Main Tera Dushman, Majboor, Maut Ki Ladai

1988 - Ganga Tere Desh Mein, Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani, Mardon Wali Baat, Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi, Samsaram

1987 - Sindoor, Majaal, Aulad, Vishwanatha Nayakudu

1986 - Aisa Pyaar Kahan, Pyaar Ke Do Pal, Muddat, Aakhree Raasta, Veta, Swarag Se Sunder, Simhasanam, Singhasan, Tandra Paparayudu

1985 - Sanjog, Sur Sangam, Zabardast, Pataal Bhairavi, Haqeeqat, Hoshiyar, Mera Saathi

1984 - Naya Kadam, Insaaf Kaun Karega, Tohfa, Awaaz, Dharam Aur Kanoon, Haisiyat, Maqsad, Mera Faisla, Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai, Sharaabi

1983 - Mawaali, Qayamat, Puli Bebbuli, Adavi Simhalu, Amarajeevi, Kavirathna Kalidas, Main Awara Hoon, Meghasandesam, Mundadugu, Sagara Sangamam

1982 - Kaamchor, Baawri, Devatha, Dil-E-Nadaan, Ekalavya, Krishnarajunulu, Swayamvaram

1981 - 47 Natkal, Agni Poolu, Ooriki Monagadu,

1980 - Chandipriya, Circus Ramudu, Sreevari Muchatlu, Superman, Takkar

1979 - Dongalaku Saval, Ninaithale Inikkum, Rangoon Rowdy, Sargam, Shri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

1978 - Dongalaku Donga, Yamagola

1977 - Adavi Ramudu, Andame Anandam, Chanakya Chandragupta, Kurukshetramu, Meethi Meethi Baatein, Seeta Rama Vanavasam

1976 - Siri Siri Muvva, Anthuleni Katha, Mangalyaniki Maromudi, Manmatha Leelai, Seeta Kalyanam, Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club, Sita Swayamvar 1974 - Bhoomikosam