J. JAYALALITHA

J. Jayalalithaa – Biography

Early Life and Education

  • Full Name: Jayaram Jayalalithaa
  • Date of Birth: February 24, 1948
  • Place of Birth: Mandya, Mysore State (now in Karnataka), India
  • Parents: Jayaram (Father) and Vedavalli (Mother)
  • Education: Studied at Bishop Cotton Girls’ School (Bangalore) and Church Park Convent (Chennai)
  • Languages Known: Tamil, English, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi

Jayalalithaa’s father passed away when she was young, and her mother moved to Madras (now Chennai) to work in the film industry. This influenced Jayalalithaa’s entry into films.

Film Career

Tamil Films (85 Movies) 🎥

  1. Vennira Aadai (1965)
  2. Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)
  3. Major Chandrakanth (1966)
  4. Chandrodayam (1966)
  5. Muharasi (1966)
  6. Thanippiravi (1966)
  7. Bommalaatam (1967)
  8. Kudiyirundha Koyil (1967)
  9. Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
  10. Madi Veettu Mappillai (1967)
  11. Thedivandha Mappillai (1967)
  12. Kaavalkaaran (1967)
  13. Baghdad Perazhagi (1968)
  14. Kannan En Kadhalan (1968)
  15. Moondru Yezhuthu (1968)
  16. Oli Vilakku (1968)
  17. Pudhiya Boomi (1968)
  18. Annaiyum Pidhavum (1969)
  19. Adimai Penn (1969)
  20. Nam Naadu (1969)
  21. Neerum Neruppum (1969)
  22. Engal Thangam (1970)
  23. Thanga Gopuram (1971)
  24. Mattukkara Velan (1970)
  25. Thedi Vandha Mappillai (1970)
  26. Enga Mama (1970)
  27. Raman Thediya Seethai (1972)
  28. Pattikada Pattanama (1972)
  29. Vasantha Maligai (1972)
  30. Suryagandhi (1973)
  31. Dheerga Sumangali (1974)
  32. Thirumangalyam (1974)
  33. Anbai Thedi (1974)
  34. Thanga Pathakkam (1974)
  35. Chandrodhayam (1974)
  36. Ponvandu (1975)
  37. Apoorva Raagangal (1975) (Guest Role)
  38. Satyam (1976)
  39. Unnai Suttrum Ulagam (1977) – Last lead film

Telugu Films (28 Movies) 🎬

  1. Manushulu Mamathalu (1965)
  2. Goodachari 116 (1966)
  3. Poola Rangadu (1967)
  4. Brahmachari (1968)
  5. Adrushtavanthalu (1971)
  6. Bharya Biddalu (1972)
  7. Sri Krishna Vijayam (1972)
  8. Gandikota Rahasyam (1973)
  9. Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973)
  10. Rama Krishna (1974)
  11. Letha Manasulu (1974)
  12. Tata Manavadu (1974)
  13. Alluri Seetarama Raju (1974)
  14. Dorababu (1974)
  15. Doctor Babu (1975)
  16. Premalu Pellillu (1975)

Kannada Films (12 Movies) 

  1. Chinnada Gombe (1964)
  2. Mavana Magalu (1965)
  3. Nanna Kartavya (1965)
  4. Badukuva Daari (1966)
  5. Premamayi (1966)
  6. CID Rajanna (1970)
  7. Sampathige Saval (1974)
  8. Bhagyajyothi (1975)
  9. Mugiyada Kathe (1975)

Malayalam & Hindi Films

  • Jesus (1973) – Malayalam
  • Izzat (1968) – Hindi

J. Jayalalithaa’s Political Entry and Career

J. Jayalalithaa transitioned from being a successful actress to a powerful political leader in Tamil Nadu. Here’s a breakdown of her political journey:

1. Entry into Politics (1982) 🎤

  • Jayalalithaa was introduced to politics by M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), the founder of AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
  • On June 4, 1982, she joined AIADMK and delivered her first political speech “Pennin Perumai” (The Greatness of Women) in Cuddalore.
  • She quickly gained popularity due to her oratory skills and charismatic leadership.

2. Rapid Rise in AIADMK (1983-1987) 🚀

  • 1983: Appointed AIADMK Propaganda Secretary.
  • 1984: Elected as Rajya Sabha MP (served till 1989).
  • 1984: Took charge of the party’s campaign as MGR was hospitalized in the US.
  • 1987: After MGR’s death (December 24, 1987), AIADMK split into two factions—one led by Jayalalithaa and the other by MGR’s wife Janaki Ramachandran.

3. AIADMK Leader & First Woman Opposition Leader (1989) 🏛️

  • In 1989, AIADMK was reunited under Jayalalithaa’s leadership.
  • She contested in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections and became the first woman Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
  • The infamous Assembly incident (March 25, 1989): She was assaulted by ruling party DMK MLAs, after which she vowed to return to the Assembly only as Chief Minister.

4. First Term as Chief Minister (1991-1996) 👑

  • In 1991, AIADMK won a landslide victory with 225 out of 234 seats, supported by Congress and Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination wave.
  • Achievements during her first tenure:
    • Cracked down on Veerappan, the forest bandit.
    • Introduced Cradle Baby Scheme to curb female infanticide.
    • Free education for girls up to the college level.
    • Introduced 60,000 women police personnel, making Tamil Nadu the first state with an all-women police station.
  • However, corruption allegations and extravagant spending, including her lavish wedding for her foster son, led to her defeat in 1996.

5. Comeback & Multiple Terms as CM (2001-2016) 🔥

  • 2001-2006: Re-elected as CM in 2001 but briefly removed due to a corruption case. She returned in 2002 after being acquitted.
  • 2011-2016: She made a strong comeback, winning again in 2011 and 2016, breaking the trend of Tamil Nadu’s alternating rule between AIADMK and DMK.
  • Key schemes introduced:
    • Amma Canteens (subsidized food for the poor)
    • Amma Water, Amma Pharmacy, Amma Cement
    • Crackdown on crime and corruption

6. Conviction & Return to Power (2014-2015) ⚖️

  • In 2014, she was convicted in a disproportionate assets case and sentenced to 4 years in jail.
  • After her acquittal in 2015, she returned as CM.

7. Final Term & Death (2016) 

  • In 2016, she won a historic second consecutive term, a rare achievement in Tamil Nadu politics.
  • September 22, 2016: She was hospitalized at Apollo Hospital, Chennai.
  • December 5, 2016: She passed away, leading to massive mourning across Tamil Nadu.

Awards and Honors Received by J. Jayalalithaa 

J. Jayalalithaa received several awards and honors for her contributions to cinema, politics, and public service. Here’s a list of her major awards:

 Film Awards & Honors

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 🎭

  1. Best Actress Award
    • Pattikada Pattanama (1972)
    • Suryagandhi (1973)
    • Thirumangalyam (1974)
  2. Special Award for Best Actress
    • Raja (1972)
    • Dheergasumangali (1974)
  3. Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award – “Kalaimamani” (1972)

Filmfare Awards 🏆

  1. Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Tamil) – Pattikada Pattanama (1972)

Other Film Honors

  • Conferred “Nadippuku Ilakkanam” (The Grammar of Acting) title by MGR Fans Association
  • Honored as “Queen of Tamil Cinema” for her dominance in Tamil films
  • Acted in 140+ films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi

🏛️ Political & Public Service Awards

Honorary Doctorates 🎓

  1. University of Madras (1991) – Doctor of Literature (D.Litt)
  2. Bharathidasan University (2003) – Doctor of Letters
  3. Madurai Kamaraj University (1993) – Doctor of Literature
  4. Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (1992) – Honorary Doctorate
  5. Mother Teresa Women’s University (1991) – Honorary Doctorate

Special Recognitions

  • Golden Star of Honor & Dignity Award (1998) – The International Human Rights Defense Committee
  • Best Chief Minister Award (2004) – From a nationwide poll by India Today
  • “Honorary Member” of International Human Rights Commission (2013)
  • CNN-IBN Indian of the Year – Politics (2015) – Recognized for her strong leadership

 Special Posthumous Honors

  • Bharat Ratna (Pending Demand) – Several political leaders and supporters have demanded India’s highest civilian award for her.
  • Statues & Memorials – Amma Memorial built in Marina Beach, Chennai in 2021.

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