J. Jayalalithaa
| Name | Dr. J.Jayalalitha |
| Affectionately called | Ammu, Puratchi Thalaivi |
| Profession | Actor turned Politician |
| Date of birth | Feb-24-1948 |
| Profession | Actor |
| Place of birth | Mysore |
| Family | Father -Jeyaram Mother: Sandya Brother |
| Education | Matriculation |
| Schools attended | * Bishop cotton Girls High School, Bangalore. * Presentation Convent Church Park, Chennai. |
| As a dancer | Well versed in Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam, Kathak,Manipuri. |
| Would have been | Lawyer |
| Debut | * Kannada film:’ chinnada Gombe’ * Telugu film:’ Manushulu Mamathalu’ * Tamil film :‘vennira aadai ‘ * With MGR:“Aayirarhthil Oruvan” * With Shivaji: ‘Galaata Kalyaanam’ |
| Rise to fame character | As a vampish lead in G. Krishna’s James Bond-type hit Goodachari 116 she was noticed by everyone.. |
| Entry into politics | First as the Secretary of the AIADMK, then was nominated to the Rajya Sabha. |
| Awards | * 1972- Kalaimamani award from the government of Tamilnadu.* 1991- Was conferred the Degree of Doctor of Literature(D.Litt) by the University of Madras.
* 1992- Dr MGR Medical University conferred the degree of Doctor of Science. * 1993-Madurai Kamaraj University conferred the degree of Doctor of Letters. * 2003-Tamil Nadu Agricultural University conferred the degree of Doctor of Science. * 2003-Bharathidasan University conferred the degree of Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) |
| Influential persons in her life | * Mother Celine(school head mistress)* Her mother for her career in films.
* Dr. M.G.R for her career in politics. |
| Worst Moment | When she was attacked in the Tamil Nadu Assembly by then ruling party people. |
| Highs | * In 1982 when she gave her maiden speech about ‘pennin perumai’ which was applauded by Dr. M.G.R*In 1984 her Rajya sabha maiden speech which impressed Mrs.Indira Gandhi |
| Lows | The passing away of her mother and Dr.M.G.R. |
| For the welfare of women | * Cradle baby scheme. * All women police station. |
| Enemy | Mr. Karunanidhi |
| Friend | Sasikala |
| Special interst | Studying Law |
| Religion | Very religious |
| Hobbies | Has a large private library with a huge collection of books |
| Likes to watch | Old tamil, hindi and english movies |
| Impressed by the book | “Wild Swans” |
| Facts |
* After completion of Matriculation in 1964, she won a scholarship from Government of India for higher studies but did not accept it as she took up a career in films.
* Played ‘herself’ as a politician/chief minister in the movie ‘Neenga Nalla Erukkanum’* Jayalalitha’s assets were worth Rs 2.01 crore, after five years in power, her assets were calculated to be disproportionate by Rs 66.65. * Out of the 468 gold items seized during the raid, the ‘ottiyanam’, weighing 1,044 gms with 2,389 diamond, emerald and ruby stones, and engraved with a dancing peacock in the middle alone was worth Rs 46.79 lakhs. * The first Woman Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. * She was elected from Andipatti Assembly constituency in February 2002 to become the Chief Minister of Tamilnadu. |
| Chief Minister | * from 24-06-1991 to 12-05-1996,* from 14-05-2001 to 21-09-2001and* from 02-03-2002 to -12-05-2006 |
| Portfolio’s handled by her as C.M. | Public, General Administration, Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, other All India Services, District Revenue Officers, Home, Police and Minorities Welfare. |
| Address | “Veda Nilayam”, 81/36 Poes Garden, Chennai – 600 086. |
| About her life | “One-third of my life was dominated by my mother, the other part — a major one — was dominated by MGR. Two-third of my life is thus over. One third remains and this part of my life remains for myself but there are some responsibilities and duties to be fulfilled” |
