Jayabharathi

Jayabharathi is an Indian actress who started her career at 17 years old in late 1969. She is a two-time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for best actress.[1]

This article is about the Malayam film actress. For Indian film director, see Jayabharathi (director).

Jayabharathi
Born
Lakshmi Bharathi Alias

(1953-06-28) 28 June 1953
Erode, Madras State, India (present day Tamil Nadu, India)
NationalityIndian (Tamil)
Spouse(s)Sathar (actor) Marriage-1978
ChildrenKrish J. Sathaar
Parent(s)
  • Shivasankaran Nair Alias
  • Sarada Alias
RelativesJayan (cousin)(മുറച്ചെറുക്കൻ )

Jayabharathi's first role was given by director P. Bhaskaran for his movie Kattukurangu in 1969. Later she became one of the most successful Malayalam film actresses and performed with such notable leading men as Sathyan, Jayan, Prem Nazir, Madhu, Raghavan, Vincent, M. G. Soman, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, Mammootty and Mohanlal. Jayabharathi-Jayan was a popular on-screen pair of the 1970s and early 1980s. She won the Kerala State Film Awards for her performances in the 1980 movie Kamini, and the 1977 film Madhavikutty.[2] One of her famous films was Hemantharaathri, directed by I. V Sasi. The hero was Jayan and it was the first erotic thriller. It was a very big box office hit.They two performed very well in this film. Hemantharaathri is regarded as a landmark in Indian film history. It is one of the most sensuous movies of all time. Jayan and Jayabharathi were recognised as made for each other, and have 60 films in Malayalam. They were the second pairs after Prem Nazir and Sheela.[3]

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 arou.[4]

Personal life

She was born as Lakshmi ഭാരതി Alias, to Shivasankaran Nair .[5] Malayalam actor Jayan was her first cousin/Muracherukkan.[6]She gained the Intermediate. She was born as a tamil girl.


Jayabharathi was married to actor Sathaar in 1978.

Awards and honours
Year Award Award Category Awarded Work
1991National Film AwardsSpecial Jury AwardMarupakkam
1972Kerala State Film AwardsBest ActressVarious films
1973Kerala State Film AwardsBest ActressMadhavikutty

Filmography

Malayalam
  1. Onnaman (2002)
  2. Nakshatragal Parayathirunnathu (2001)
  3. Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) as Aswathi's aunt
  4. Sooryaputhran (1998) as Hema's mother
  5. Man of the Match (1996) as Suhra
  6. Vishnu (1994) as Advocate Padmaja Menon
  7. Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha (1993) as Sathyabhama
  8. Ootty Pattanam (1992) as Lakshmi
  9. Vembanad (1991)
  10. No.20 Madras Mail (1990) as Geetha
  11. Nammude Naadu (1990) as Lakshmi
  12. Aalasyam (1990)
  13. Veena Meettiya Vilangukal (1990)
  14. Adharvam (1989) as Malu
  15. Dasharatham (1989) aa Dr. Zeenat
  16. Dhwani (1988) as Malathi
  17. Witness (1988) as Dr. Sridevi
  18. Moonam Pakkam (1988) as Pachu's mother
  19. Ambalakkara Panjayath (1988)
  20. January Oru Orma (1987) as Padmavathi
  21. Manja Mantharangal (1987) as Sarah Thomas
  22. Idanazhiyil Oru Kalocha (1987) as Parvathy
  23. Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum (1986)
  24. Kanathaya Penkutty (1985) as Bharathi
  25. Madhuvidhu Theerum Munbe (1985)
  26. Sandhya Mayangum Neram (1983) as Yasodha
  27. Prashnam Gurutharam (1983) as Dr. Sujatha
  28. Mahabali (1983)
  29. Thavalam (1983) as Meenakshi
  30. Swapname Ninakku Nandi (1983) as Nabeesa
  31. Njanonnu Parayatte(1982) as Bhargavi
  32. Nagamadathu Thamburatti (1982) as Sathi Thampuratti
  33. Jambulingam (1982)
  34. Theeram Thedunna Thira (1982)
  35. Adarsham (1982)
  36. Thuranna Jail (1982) as Thulasi
  37. Niram Marunna Nimishangal (1982)
  38. Ariyappedatha Rahasyam (1981) as Geetha
  39. Attimari (1981) as Lakshmi
  40. Agni Yudham (1981)
  41. Agnisaram (1981)
  42. Kodumudikal (1981) as Sunantha
  43. Theekkali (1981) as Geetha
  44. Arikkari Ammu (1981)
  45. Aakkramanam (1981)
  46. Choothattam (1981)
  47. Pathirasooryan (1981) as Rajani
  48. Swarnagal Swapnagal (1981) as Indira
  49. Ira Thedunna Manushyar (1981)
  50. Itha Oru Dhikkari(1981) as Ramani
  51. Ithikkara Pakki (1980) as
  52. Karipurandajeevithangal (1980) as Savithri
  53. Kadalkattu (1980) .
  54. Chandrahasam (1980) as Rama
  55. Chandra Bimbam (1980) as Rathi
  56. Palattu Kunjikannan (1980) as Aryamala
  57. Ammayum Makalum (1980) as Bharathi
  58. Eden Thottam (1980) as Shantha
  59. Ival Ee Vazhi Ithu Vare (1980)
  60. Pralayam(1980) as Malathi
  61. Oru Varsham Oru Masam (1980)
  62. Thirayum Theeravum (1980)
  63. Akalagalil Abhayam (1980)
  64. Puthiya Velicham (1979) as Lilly
  65. Mochanam (1979)
  66. Sayoojyam(1979) as Rama
  67. Irumbazhikal (1979) as Maya
  68. Itha Oru Theeram (1979) as Sudha
  69. Kayalum Kayarum (1979) as Jaanu
  70. Manasa Vacha Karmana (1979)
  71. Indradhanusu (1979)
  72. College Beauty (1979)
  73. Ishtapraneshwari (1979)
  74. Ormayil Nee Mathram (1979)
  75. Anubhavangale Nandi (1979)
  76. Ivide Kattinu Sugantham (1979) as Indu
  77. Kalam Kaathuninnilla (1979)
  78. Sugathinu Pinnale (1979) ...Rajani
  79. Rakthamillatha Manushyan (1979)....Rukmini
  80. Pennorumbettaal (1979)
  81. Chuvanna Chirakukal (1979)
  82. Ival Oru Nadodi (1979)
  83. Vellayani Paramu (1979) as Lakshmikutty
  84. Kathirmandapam (1979)
  85. Kannukal (1979) as Jalaja
  86. Upasana (1979)
  87. Kaliyankattu Neeli (1979)
  88. Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979) as Roshini
  89. Rathi Nirvedam (1978) as Rathi
  90. Asthamayam (1978) as Prabha
  91. Ankakkuri (1979) as Geetha
  92. Hemantharathri (1978)
  93. Avakasham (1978)
  94. Itha Oru Manushyan(1978) as Ammini
  95. Njan Njan Matram (1978)
  96. Vadakakku Oru Hridayam (1978) as Aswathi
  97. Ee Manohara Theeram (1978) as Sarada
  98. Jayikkanayi Janichavan (1978)
  99. Kalpavrisham (1978) as Radhika, Rani (double role)
  100. Kaathirunna Nimisham (1978) as Ramani, Devi (double role)
  101. Premashilpi (1978) as Bharathi
  102. Prarthana (1978)
  103. Mudramothiram (1978) as Rani
  104. Mannu (1978)
  105. Mattoly (1978)
  106. Mattoru Karnan (1978)
  107. Arum Anyaralla (1978) as Gracy
  108. Midukki Ponnamma (1978)
  109. Kadathanattu Makkam (1978)
  110. Balapareekshanam (1978)
  111. Aval Vishvasthyayirunnu (1978) as Padmini
  112. Rathinirvedam (1978)
  113. Ashtamudikayal (1978)
  114. Padmatheertham (1978) as Malini
  115. Beena (1978) as Beena
  116. Theerangal (1978)
  117. Lisa (1978) as Herself
  118. Seemandini (1978)
  119. Kanyaka (1978)....Malathi
  120. Orkkuka Vellappozhum (1978)
  121. Adimakachavadam (1978)
  122. Avar Jeevikkunnu (1978)
  123. Velluvili (1978).... Lakshmi
  124. Snehathinte Mukhangal (1978)
  125. Sundarimarude Swapnagal (1978)
  126. Kanalkattakal (1978) .... Rajani
  127. Nakshathragale Kaval (1978)
  128. Rowdy Ramu (1978)
  129. Aarum Anyaralla (1978) as Gracy
  130. Guruvayoor Kesavan (1977)
  131. Kannapanunni (1977) as Kunjudevi
  132. Randu Lokam (1977) as Radha
  133. Itha Ivide Vare(1977) as Ammini
  134. Aparadhi (1977) as Lissy
  135. Anugraham (1977) as Jyothi
  136. Samudram (1977) as Shobana
  137. Panchamridam (1977)
  138. Aval Oru Devalayam (1977)
  139. Kavilamma (1977)
  140. Ammayi Amma (1977)
  141. Manasoru Mayil (1977)
  142. Hridayame Sakshi (1977)
  143. Thuruppu Gulan (1977)
  144. Karnaparvam (1977)
  145. Rathimanmadhan (1977)
  146. Sukradasa (1977)
  147. Lakshmi (1977)
  148. Varadhakshina (1977)
  149. Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla (1977)
  150. Aparajitha (1977)
  151. Yudhakandam (1977)
  152. Pallavi (1977)
  153. Allahu Akbar (1977)
  154. Rajaparambara (1977)
  155. Bharyavijayam (1977)
  156. Makam Piranna Manka (1977)
  157. Sreemad Bagavadgeetha (1977)
  158. Ayalkkari (1976) as Geetha
  159. Panchami (1976) aa Panchami
  160. Kamadhenu(1976) as Lakshmi
  161. Prasadam (1976) as Sumathi
  162. Light House (1976) as Geetha
  163. Themmadi Velappan (1976) as Sindhu
  164. Appoppan (1976) as Bindu
  165. Agnipushpam (1976)
  166. Sujatha (1976)
  167. Anubhavam(1976)
  168. Sindooram (1976)
  169. Ammini Ammavan (1976)
  170. Seemanda Puthran (1976)
  171. Abhinandanam (1976)
  172. Vazhivilakku (1976)
  173. Ozhukkinethire (1976)
  174. Rajankanam (1976)
  175. Manasaveena (1976)
  176. Rajayogam (1976)
  177. Pushpasharam (1976)
  178. Nee Ente Lahari (1976)
  179. Chennay Valarthiya Kutty (1976)
  180. Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan (1976)
  181. Rathriyile Yathrakkar (1976)
  182. Sexilla Stundilla (1976)
  183. Babu Mon (1975) as Indumathi
  184. Cheenavala(1975) as Pennal
  185. Chumaduthangi (1975)
  186. Kalyana Sougadhikam (1975)
  187. Pulivalu (1975)
  188. Makkal (1975)
  189. Love Marriage (1975) as Manju
  190. Alibabayum 41 Kallanmarum (1975) as Margiyana
  191. Palazhi Madanam (1975)
  192. Padmaraagam (1975)
  193. Dharmakshethre Kurushethre (1975)
  194. Sooryavamsham (1975)
  195. Kottaram Vilkkanundu (1975)
  196. Priye Ninakku Vendi (1975)
  197. Hello Darling (1975)....Syamala
  198. Chief Guest (1975)
  199. Thamarathoni (1975)
  200. Swarna Malsyam (1975)
  201. Tourist Bunglow (1975)
  202. Sammanam (1975)
  203. Kamam Krodham Moham (1975)
  204. Nellu (1974) as Mala
  205. Adimakkachavadam (1974)
  206. Rajahamsam (1974)
  207. Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi (1974) as Indu
  208. Ayalathe Sundari (1974) as Sreedevi
  209. Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan (1974) as Mangamma Rani
  210. Pancha Thanthram (1974) as Sindhu/Rajkumari Sathi
  211. Neelakannukal (1974)
  212. Sethubandanam (1974)
  213. Chandrakandam (1974)
  214. Poonthenaruvi (1974) as Rosily
  215. Manyasree Vishwamithran (1974) as Padmam
  216. Thacholi Marumakan Chandu (1974) as Thekkumadom Maathu
  217. Neelakannukal (1974)
  218. Night Duty (1974) as Vimala
  219. Swarnavigraham (1974)
  220. Rahsyarathri (1974)
  221. Pathiravum Pakalvelichavum (1974)
  222. Azhakulla Saleena (1973) as Selena
  223. Jesus (1973) as Veronica
  224. Kalachakram (1973) as Radha
  225. Urvashi Bharathi (1973)
  226. Ladies Hostel (1973) as Lalli
  227. Nakhangal (1973) as Gomathi
  228. Thottavadi (1973) as Savithri
  229. Manassu (1973)
  230. Yamini (1973) as Indira
  231. Interview (1973) as Susheela
  232. Masappadi Maathupilla (1973)
  233. Kaliyugam (1973)
  234. Madhavikutty (1973)
  235. Soundarya Pooja (1973)
  236. Thiruvabharanam (1973)
  237. Enippadikal (1973)
  238. Manushyaputhran (1973) as Madhavi
  239. Divya Darshanam(1973) as Indira
  240. Maram (1973) as Aamina
  241. Poymukhangal (1973)
  242. Gayathry (1973)
  243. Aaradhika (1973) as Hema
  244. Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973) as Sulochana
  245. Punarjanmam (1972) as Radha, Aravindan's mother (double role)
  246. Oru Sundariyude Katha (1972) as Sundari
  247. Manushyabandhagal (1972)
  248. Lakshyam (1972)
  249. Mappusakshi (1972)
  250. Mayiladumkunnu (1972)
  251. Akkarapacha (1972)
  252. Adyathe Kadha (1972)
  253. Ananthasayanam (1972)
  254. Iniyoru Janmam Tharoo (1972)
  255. Prathikaram (1972) as Shobha
  256. Azhimukam (1972)
  257. Nrithashala (1972) as Priyamvadha
  258. Thottilla (1972)
  259. Sathi (1972)
  260. Aradi Manninte Janmi (1972) as Sumathi
  261. C.I.D. Nazir (1971) as Shanthi
  262. Vidhyarthigale Ithile Ithile (1972)
  263. Karakanakadal (1971) as Marykutty
  264. Linebus (1971) as Sarasamma
  265. Achanum Bappyum (1971) as Sainaba, Amina (double role)
  266. Kochaniyathi (1971) as Indu
  267. Avalalppam Vaikippoyi (1971)
  268. Kalithozhi (1971)
  269. Inquilab Sindabad (1971) as Vasanthi
  270. Moonnu Pookkal (1971)
  271. Sindooracheppu (1971) as Ammalu
  272. Sarasayya (1971) as Sarala
  273. Puthenveedu (1971)
  274. Manpeda (1971)
  275. Kuttyedathi (1971) as Jaanu
  276. Gangasangamam (1971)
  277. Oru Penninte Kadha (1971) as Thankamma
  278. Vilakku Vangiya Veena (1971) as Sunanda
  279. Vivahitha (1970) as Sukumari
  280. Thurakkatha Vathil (1970) as Nabeesa
  281. Palunku Pathram (1970)
  282. Anadha (1970)
  283. Thara (1970) as Usha
  284. Nilakkatha Chalanagal (1970)
  285. Detective 909 Keralathil (1970)
  286. Ningalenne Communistakki (1970) as Maala
  287. Ammeyenna Sthree (1970)
  288. Dathuputhran (1970) as Annakutty
  289. Priya (1970)
  290. Madhuvidhu (1970) as Malini
  291. Kakkathamburatti (1970)
  292. Sthree (1970)
  293. Kurukshethram (1970)
  294. Kadalpalam (1969) as Geetha
  295. Rahasyam (1969) as Sulochana
  296. Kattukurangu (1969)
  297. Sandhya (1969)
  298. Nurse (1969)
  299. Virunnukari (1969) as Shantha
  300. Mooladhanam(1969) as Nabeesu
  301. Veettumrigam (1969)
  302. Urangatha Sundari (1969) as Madhumathi
  303. Ballatha Pahayan (1969) as Salma
  304. Thokkukal Katha Parayunnu (1968)
  305. Anaachaadhanam (1968)
  306. Viruthan Shanku (1968) as Kamakshi
  307. Kayalkkarayil (1968)
  308. Vidhyarthi (1968)
  309. Padunna Puzha (1968) as Sharada
  310. Anju Sundarikal (1968)
  311. Velutha Kathreena (1968) as Rosa
  312. Kaliyalla Kalyanam (1968)
  313. Naadanpennu (1967) as Sainabha
  314. Khadeeja (1967)
  315. Kaanatha Veshangal (1967)
  316. Penmakkal (1966)

Tamil
  1. Chinnanchiru Ulagam (1966)
  2. Parakkum Paavai (1966)
  3. Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967) as Ramamani
  4. Pesum Dheivam (1967)
  5. Raja Veetu Pillai (1967)
  6. Suba Dhinam (1969)
  7. Thalaivan (1970)
  8. Namma Veettu Deivam (1970)
  9. Dharisanam (1970)
  10. Enna Muthalali Sowkiyama (1972)
  11. Pudhiya Vazhkai (1971)
  12. Naan Avanillai (1974)
  13. Kaadhal Vedham (1978)
  14. Alavudinum Arbutha Vilakkum (1979) as Roshni
  15. Pasi (1979)
  16. Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
  17. Mohana Punnagai (1981)
  18. Varusham Padhinaaru (1989)
  19. Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
  20. Thangathin Thangam (1990)
  21. Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar (1990)
  22. Madurai Veeran Enga Saami (1990)
  23. Marupakkam (1990) as Janaki
  24. Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum (1991) as Mary
  25. Annai Vayal (1992)
  26. Muthal Kural (1992)
  27. Ungal Anbu Thangachi(1994)
  28. Muthu (1995)
  29. Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale (1996)
  30. Aasai Thambi (1998)
  31. Dhill (2001)

Telugu
  1. Lakshmi (2006)
  2. Ma Ila Velpu ( 1971)

Hindi
  1. Nagin Aur Lootere (1992) (as Jaya Bharti) as Rajni
  2. Pratishodh (1980) (as Jay Bharti)

Television career
  • Peythozhiyathe
  • Kottaipurathu Veedu
  • Nimmathi Ungal Choice

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