Skip to content (1945–2021) was a celebrated Indian actress who predominantly worked in , earning the title "Abhinaya Sharade" (Goddess Sharada of Acting) for her versatility.
Jayanthi's career spanned nearly five decades. She gave powerful performances, often playing assertive and independent female characters. Kannada Actress Jayanthi Passes Away in Her Sleep Aged 76
Jayanthi entered the film industry during a time when female characters were largely relegated to submissive, secondary roles. However, her entry altered the landscape of Kannada entertainment.
: She received the Karnataka State Film Award seven times and won two Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress. Lifestyle and Personal Life
: Enrolled by her mother into a classical dance academy in Madras, a teenage Jayanthi was initially mocked for being too plump and having "two left feet".
