| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Lalita Rani |
| Profession(s) | Politician, Actress |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 155 cm in meters– 1.55 m in feet inches– 5’ 1” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 65 kg in pounds– 143 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | • Telugu Desam Party (1994-2004) • Samajwadi Party (2004-2010) • Rashtriya Lok Manch (2011-2014) • Rashtriya Lok Dal (2014-2019) • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (2019-present) |
| Political Journey | 1994: Joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). 1996: Nominated to the Rajya Sabha representing Andhra Pradesh. 2004: Left the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and joined the Samajwadi Party. Also, elected to the Lok Sabha from Rampur Parliamentary Constituency with a margin of more than 85000 votes. 2010: On 2 February, she was expelled from the Samajwadi Party for allegedly indulging in anti-party activities. 2011: Jaya Prada, along with Amar Singh, floated her own political party, Rashtriya Lok Manch. 2014: On 10 March, joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD). Also, contested the Lok Sabha election from the Bijnor seat, but lost. 2019: On 26 March, joined the BJP and contested the Lok Sabha Elections from Rampur against Azam Khan but lost. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 3 April 1962 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 61 Years |
| Birthplace | Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| School | Telugu Middle School in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh |
| College/University | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Standard B.com (dropped out in first year) from Rajlakshmi Women College, Rajahmundry |
| Debut | Telugu Film: Bhoomi Kosam (1974) Kannada Film: Sanaadi Appanna (1977) Hindi Film: Sargam (1979) Tamil Film: Ninaithale Inikkum (1979) Malayalam Film: Iniyum Katha Thudarum (1985) Bengali Film: Aami Sei Meye (1998) Marathi Film: Aadhar (2000) Multilingual Film (Hindi, English, Chinese): The Desire (2010) TV: Jayapradam (A Telugu Talk Show) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Not Known |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | H.No. 46 District A.V.K., Near Saint Merry School Rahe Raja, Rampur, Tehsil Sadar, District Rampur (U.P.) |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Listening to Music |
| Controversies | • In 1986, Jaya married producer Srikanth Nahata, who was already married and had 3 children. Srikanth did not divorce his first wife and had three children from her after marrying Jaya. • In 2009, she was issued a notice from the election commission for distributing bindis among the women of Rampur’s Swar locality. • On 11 May 2009, she alleged that Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was involved in the distribution of her nude pictures. • On 11 August 2023, Jayaprada was sentenced to six months of imprisonment and a Rs. 5,000 fine by the Egmore Magistrate Court in Chennai. This was due to her failure to pay Employee State Insurance (ESI) to her movie theatre employees in Chennai. Following the closure of the theatre, the Labour Government Insurance Corporation filed a complaint against her for withholding ESI contributions from the workers’ salaries without actually remitting those amounts. Jayaprada admitted to the allegations and expressed her intent to clear the outstanding payments while also trying to have the case dismissed. Nevertheless, her appeal was turned down by the court, resulting in the imposition of both the fine and the prison sentence. [1]Hindustan Times |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Shrikant Nahata (Film Producer) |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Shrikant Nahata (Film Producer) |
| Children | Son– Siddhu (step-son) Daughter– Not KnownNote: She has two more step-children |
| Parents | Father– Krishna Rao (Telugu Film Financier) Mother– Neelaveni (Home-maker) |
| Siblings | None |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | Pulihora |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favourite Film(s) | Bollywood– 3 Idiots (2009) Hollywood– Pulp Fiction (1994) |
| Favourite Singer(s) | Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar |
| Favourite TV Show(s) | Indian: Kaun Banega Crorepati American: Westworld |
| Favourite Colour | Golden |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | • Mercedes Benz (DL 3CY-3355) • Ford Ikon (TN-09-0990) • Xylo Mahindra (DL-12 CA-144) • Outlander (HR-30 J-4545) • Ford Endeavor (TN-09 AT-4455) |
| Assets/Properties | Jewellery: Worth ₹56 Lakh |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx) | Rs. 27.92 Crore (as in 2019) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jaya Prada
- It is not known whether Jaya Prada smokes or not.
- It is not known if Jaya Prada consumes alcohol.
- Jaya Prada, an esteemed figure in the Indian film industry, has also ventured into the realm of politics.
- developed a passion for dance.
- When she was 14 years old, a Telugu film director was so impressed with her incredible performance that he offered her a three-minute dance number in a film called “Bhoomi Kosam.” Surprisingly, she was only paid ₹10 for her outstanding contribution to the film.
- Her acting journey began in the realm of South Indian cinema.
- Jaya Prada had achieved immense stardom in the South Indian film industry by the year 1976, when she was just 17 years old.
- She has had the opportunity to collaborate with renowned actors such as Kamal Haasan, Mohan Lal, Rajnikanth, and Amitabh Bachchan.
- Jaya Prada’s star status was solidified with the release of the film “Adavi Ramudu” in 1977, which not only shattered box office records but also featured her in a prominent role.
- Jaya Prada made her entry into Kannada Cinema in the year when filmmaker Vijay cast her in the highly successful movie “Sanadi Appanna.” This film is unique in that it showcases the mesmerizing shehnai performance by Ustad Bismillah Khan. Jaya Prada takes on a prominent role in the Kannada film “Sanadi Appanna.”
- collaborated in the 1979 Hindi film “Sargam,” marking Jaya Prada’s entry into Bollywood. This film not only introduced her to the industry but also earned her a nomination for the prestigious Filmfare award.
- At first, she struggled with speaking Hindi, so she decided to take Hindi lessons in order to improve her language skills.
- Jaya Prada made her Hindi film comeback in 1982 with “Kaamchor,” directed by K. Vishwanath. This marked her first fluent Hindi-speaking role.
- In 1994, N. T. Rama Rao, a close friend and co-star of the film, encouraged her to enter politics. Following his suggestion, she joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Even though she was offered a seat, she hesitated to participate in the elections at that particular moment. Jaya Prada stood beside N. T. Rama Rao during this time.
- She campaigned for N. T. Rama Rao in multiple constituencies when he became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
- joined the faction led by Chandrababu Naidu after Rao’s health declined and the TDP was split into two factions.
- Additionally, she served as the Mahila President of the Telugu Desam Party.
- Afterward, as a result of her disagreements with Chandrababu Naidu, she departed from TDP and became a member of the Samajwadi Party. Jaya Prada is warmly welcomed by the Samajwadi Party as their latest addition.
- Nevertheless, the party expelled her and Amar Singh in 2010.
- Jaya Prada and Amar Singh established the Rashtriya Lok Manch in 2011 following their expulsion from the Samajwadi Party. In the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the party participated in 360 out of the 403 assembly seats. Regrettably, they were unable to secure any seats. Jaya Prada recently attended the inauguration of the Rashtriya Lok Manch, a fresh addition to the political landscape.
- became a member of Rashtriya Lok Dal in 2014.
- During their prime, Jaya Prada and Sridevi were known for their intense rivalry.
- The Jaya Prada Theater in Chennai is owned by her. It is also known as Chennai’s Jaya Prada Cinema Hall.
- Satyajit Ray, the renowned Indian filmmaker, hailed Jaya Prada as one of the most beautiful women globally.
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