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Jayasudha
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Jayasudha in April 2024
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| Member of Legislative Assembly, Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 2009–2014 |
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| Preceded by | Talasani Srinivas Yadav |
| Succeeded by | T. Padma Rao Goud |
| Constituency | Secunderabad |
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| Born |
Sujatha Nidudavolu
17 December 1958 Madras, Madras State, India (now Chennai, Tamil Nadu) |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (since 2023) |
| Other political affiliations |
Indian National Congress (2009–2014) Telugu Desam Party (2016–2019) YSR Congress Party (2019–2023) |
| Spouses |
Kakarlapudi Rajendra Prasad
(m. 1982, divorced)Nitin Kapoor
(m. 1985; died 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | See Nidudavolu Family |
| Occupation | Actress, politician |
Jayasudha Kapoor, whose birth name is Sujatha Nidudavolu, is a well-known Indian actress and politician. She is famous for her work in Telugu and Tamil films. She has also acted in a few films in Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi languages.
Jayasudha is often called a "natural actress" because of her realistic performances. Over her career, which has lasted more than 50 years, she has won many awards. These include nine Nandi Awards and five Filmfare Awards South. She also received the ANR National Award in 2008 and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South in 2010. From 2009 to 2014, Jayasudha served as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Secunderabad area in Andhra Pradesh.
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Early Life and Family
Jayasudha was born as Sujatha Nidudavolu in Madras, Tamil Nadu, on December 17, 1958. Her family spoke Telugu. Her father was Nidudavolu Rameshwara Rao, and her mother was actress Joga Bai. Joga Bai was known for films like Balanandam and Kalahasti Mahatyam.
Her father's first cousin was the famous Telugu film actress and director Vijaya Nirmala. Jayasudha's grandfather, Nidudavolu Venkatarao, was a respected scholar and historian.
Marriages and Children
Jayasudha's first marriage was to film producer Vadde Ramesh, but it ended in divorce. Later, in 1985, she married Nitin Kapoor. Nitin Kapoor was a cousin of the actor Jeetendra. Jayasudha and Nitin Kapoor had two sons, Nihar (born in 1986) and Shreayan (born in 1990).
Political Journey
In 2009, Jayasudha was elected as an MLA from the Secunderabad area. She won this seat in the 2009 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections as a member of the Indian National Congress party.
After her term, she joined the Telugu Desam Party in 2016. In 2019, she left the Telugu Desam Party and became a member of the YSR Congress Party. Since 2023, she has been a part of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Acting Career
Jayasudha began her acting career at the age of thirteen. Her first film was the Telugu movie Pandanti Kapuram in 1972. The famous director K. Balachander gave her a small part in the Tamil film Arangetram. In this film, she acted alongside Kamal Haasan.
She acted in many Telugu and Tamil films, often directed by K. Balachander. Some of these films include Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973), Naan Avanillai (1974), and Apoorva Raagangal. She also starred in Idi Katha Kaadu with Chiranjeevi. She changed her name to Jayasudha because there was already another actress named Sujatha.
Rise to Stardom
Jayasudha gained attention with her first lead role in the Telugu film Lakshmana Rekha (1975). However, it was her main role in Jyothi (1976) that made her a big star. Jyothi was a remake of the Hindi film Mili, which starred Jaya Bhaduri.
After Jyothi, many people saw her as the next great Telugu actress, following in the footsteps of Savitri. She played many strong characters and showed a wide range of acting skills. She earned the title "Sahaja Nati," which means "natural/realistic actress."
Jayasudha also starred in successful commercial films. One of her biggest hits was Adavi Ramudu (1977), which broke box office records. She has acted in over 300 films. In one year, she even had 24 films released! She created her own special place in the Telugu film industry, even with strong competition from other popular actresses like Sridevi and Jayaprada.
Awards and Recognition
Jayasudha has received many awards for her outstanding acting.
Filmfare Awards South
- Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) – Jyothi (1976)
- Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) – Aame Katha (1977)
- Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) – Grihapravesam (1982)
- Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Telugu) – Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2004)
- Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Telugu) – Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008)
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South (2010)
Nandi Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Actress – Jyothi (1976)
- Nandi Award for Best Actress – Idi Katha Kaadu (1979)
- Nandi Award for Best Actress – Premabhishekam (1981)
- Nandi Award for Best Actress – Meghasandesam (1982)
- Nandi Award for Best Actress – Dharmaatmudu (1983)
Other Awards
- Kalasagar Award for Best Actress – Meghasandesam (1982)
- Pride of Indian Cinema Award (2007)
- Andhra Pradesh Cinegoer's Association – Lifetime Achievement Award (2008)
- ANR National Award (2008)
Legacy
In the 2019 biopic film NTR: Kathanayakudu, which tells the story of actor N. T. Rama Rao, actress Payal Rajput played the role of Jayasudha. This shows how important Jayasudha's contributions to cinema are.
