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Jamuna (actress)

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Jamuna
Born(1936-08-30)30 August 1936
Hampi, Madras Presidency, British India (present-day Karnataka, India)
Died27 January 2023(2023-01-27) (aged 86)
Hyderabad, India
Other namesN. Jamuna
Occupations
  • Actress
  • politician
Years active1953–1983
Spouse
Prof.Juluri Ramana Rao
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(m. 1965; died 2014)​
ChildrenVamsee Juluri
Sravanthi Juluri

Jamuna (30 August 1936 – 27 January 2023; née Nippani) was an Indian actress, director, and politician who appeared mainly in Telugu cinema.[1] She made her acting debut at age 16 in Dr. Garikapati Rajarao's Puttillu (1953),[2] and received her breakthrough with L. V. Prasad's Missamma (1955). Her filmography also includes Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films.[3] She won a Filmfare Award and an award at Filmfare Awards South. She was a member of parliament in the 9th Lok Sabha (1989–1991) representing the Rajahmundry constituency.

Early life

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Jamuna was born in Hampi in present-day Karnataka to Kannada speaking Nippani Srinivasa Rao and Telugu speaking Kowsalya Devi, and was named Jana Bai. Her father was a Madhva Brahmin, while her mother was a Vaisya, resulting in an inter-caste love marriage.[4] Jamuna grew up in Duggirala, in the Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh.[2] Her father was involved in the business of turmeric and tobacco and their family moved there when she was seven years old.[4] When Savitri was performing drama in Duggirala, she would stay at Jamuna's house. Later, Savitri invited Jamuna to act in films. She began performing as heroines in movies at the age of 16.[2][4][5]

Film career

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Jamuna was a stage artist in school. Her mother taught her vocal music and harmonium. In 1952, Dr. Garikipati Raja Rao of the Indian People's Theatre Association saw her stage show Maa Bhoomi and offered her a role in his film Puttillu.[2]

Jamuna acted in 198 films in Telugu and other south Indian languages. She also acted in Hindi films, winning the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Milan (1967), repeating her role from the original Telugu film Mooga Manasulu (1964).

Jamuna also established the Telugu artist association and provided social services through it for 25 years.[6]

Political career

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Jamuna joined the Congress party in the 1980s and was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Rajahmundry constituency in 1989.[7] She lost the 1991 election and quit politics, but briefly campaigned for the BJP in the late 1990s during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure.[8]

Personal life and death

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In 1965 Jamuna married Juluri Ramana Rao, a zoology professor at SV University; he died from cardiac arrest on 10 November 2014 at age 86. They had a son, Vamsee Juluri and a daughter, Sravanthi Juluri, and lived in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Jamuna died at her home in Hyderabad on 27 January 2023, at age 86.[9][10]

Awards

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Filmography

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Telugu

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  1. Puttilu (1953)
  2. Maa Gopi (1954)
  3. Bangaru Papa (1954)
  4. Nirupedalu (1954)
  5. Vaddante Dabbu (1954)
  6. Iddaru Pellalu (1954)
  7. Donga Ramudu (1955)
  8. Santosham (1955)
  9. Missamma (1955)
  10. Tenali Ramakrishna (1956)
  11. Chiranjeevulu (1956)
  12. Ilavelpu (1956) as Sarala
  13. Muddu Bidda (1956)
  14. Chintamani (1956)
  15. Veera Kankanam (1957) as Parvathi
  16. Bhagya Rekha (1957)
  17. Sati Anasuya (1957)
  18. Maa Inti Mahalakshmi (1958)
  19. Bhookailas (1958) as Mandodari
  20. Pellinaati Pramanalu (1958) as Rukmini
  21. Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959)
  22. Illarikam (1959)
  23. Jalsa Rayudu (1960)
  24. Annapurna (1960) as Annapurna
  25. Pelli Kani Pillalu (1961)
  26. Gulebakavali Katha (1962)
  27. Gundamma Katha (1962)
  28. Srikakula Andhramaha Vishnu (1962)
  29. Eedu Jodu (1963) as Santha
  30. Thobuttuvulu (1963) as Rajani
  31. Pooja Phalam (1964)
  32. Bobbili Yuddham (1964)
  33. Manchi Manishi (1964)
  34. Mooga Manasulu (1964)
  35. Muralikrishna (1964)
  36. Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)
  37. Bobbili Yuddham(1964)
  38. Dorikithe Dongalu(1965)
  39. Mangamma Sapatham (1965) as Mangamma
  40. Keelu Bommalu (1965)
  41. Thodu Needa (1965)
  42. Naadi Aada Janme (1965) as Malathi
  43. Sri Krishna Tulabharam (1965) as Satyabhama
  44. Leta Manasulu (1966)
  45. Srikakula Andhra Maha Vishnu Katha (1966) as Sujatha
  46. Navarathri (1966)
  47. Adugu Jaadalu (1966) as Parvathi
  48. Palnati Yuddham (1966) as Maguva Manchala
  49. Chadarangam (1967)
  50. Upayamlo Apayam[13] (1967)
  51. Poola Rangadu (1967)
  52. Chinnari Paapalu (1968)
  53. Bandipotu Dongalu (1968)
  54. Ramu (1968)
  55. Undamma Bottu Pedata (1968)
  56. Amayakudu[14] (1968)
  57. Atta O Kodalu (1969)
  58. Muhurtha Balam[15] (1969) as Radha
  59. Mooga Nomu (1969) as Gauri
  60. Ekaveera (1969)
  61. Mattilo Manikyam[16] (1971) as Lakshmi
  62. Tahsildar Gari Ammayi (1971) as Madhumathi
  63. Srimanthudu (1971) as Radha
  64. Manasu Mangalyam (1971) as Manjula
  65. Attanu Diddina Kodalu (1972)
  66. Pandanti Kapuram (1972)
  67. Dabbuki Lokam Dasoham (1973) as Aruna
  68. Dhanama? Daivama? (1973) as Janaki
  69. Nindu Kutumbam[17] (1973) as Mohini
  70. Bhoomi Kosam[18] (1974) as Raji
  71. Samsaram (1975)
  72. Moguda Pellama (1975)
  73. Manushulanta Okkate (1976)
  74. Seetha Kalyanam (1977)
  75. Kuruskhetram (1977) as Draupadi
  76. Chiranjeevi Rambabu (1977) as Rathnam
  77. Gadusu Pillodu[19] (1977) as Parvathi
  78. Seetha Rama Vanavasam (1977)
  79. Rajaputra Rahasyam (1978) as Tripurasundari Devi
  80. Akbar Salim Anarkali (1978) as Jodha
  81. Adajanma
  82. Vanaja Girija
  83. Collector Janaki
  84. Mama Allulla Saval (1980)
  85. Bangaru Koduku (1982)
  86. Bangaru Thalli
  87. Gauri
  88. Pelliroju
  89. Pelliroju
  90. Allude Menalludu
  91. Sati Anasuya
  92. Ramalayam
  93. Kaksha
  94. Challani Needa
  95. Bangaru Sankellu
  96. Palamanasulu
  97. Menakodalu
  98. Mamatha
  99. Snehabandham
  100. Peddalu Marali
  101. Naa Desam
  102. Manushulu Mattibommalu
  103. Adambaralu Anubandhalu
  104. Deerghasumangali
  105. Mandaladeesudu
  106. Annapurnamma gari manavadu
  107. Bahubali
  108. Tarzan Sundari (1988)

Tamil

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  1. Panam Paduthum Padu (1954)
  2. Jaya Gopi (1955)
  3. Missiamma (1955)
  4. Thiruttu Raman (1955)
  5. Tenali Raman (1956)
  6. Naga Devathai (1956)
  7. Kudumba Villakku (1956)
  8. Thangamalai Ragasiyam (1957)
  9. Pakka Thirudan (1957)
  10. Kula Gouravam (1957)
  11. Bhaktha Ravana (1958)
  12. Kadan Vaangi Kalyaanam (1958)
  13. Bommai Kalyanam (1958)
  14. Vaazhkai Oppandham (1959)
  15. Kanniraindha Kanavan (1959)
  16. Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali (1959)
  17. Nalla Theerpu (1959)
  18. Kadavulin Kuzhandhai (1960)
  19. Marutha Nattu Veeran (1961)
  20. Revathi (1961)
  21. Nichaya Thaamboolam (1962)
  22. Dakshayagnam (1962)
  23. Manithan Maravillai (1962)
  24. Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum (1965)
  25. Anbu Sagodharargal (1973)
  26. Naan Nandri Solven (1979)
  27. Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983)

Kannada

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  1. Aadarsha Sathi (1955)
  2. Tenali Ramakrishna (1956)
  3. Bhookailasa (1956)
  4. Rathnagiri Rahasya (1957)
  5. Sakshatkara (1971)
  6. Mayeya Musuku (1980)
  7. Guru Sarwabhowma Sri Raghavendra Karune (1980)
  8. Police Matthu Dada (1991)

Hindi

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  1. Miss Mary (1957)
  2. Ramu Dada (1961)
  3. Ek Raaz (1963)
  4. Hamrahi (1963)
  5. Beti Bete (1964)
  6. Rishte Naate (1965)
  7. Milan (1967) (Filmfare Best Supporting Actress award)
  8. Dulhan (1975)
  9. Naukar Biwi Ka (1983)
  10. Raaj Tilak (1984)
  11. Yaadgaar (1984)
  12. Ek Raaz(1963)

References

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  1. ^ "I Love Hyderabad". archive.vn. 24 June 2007. Archived from the original on 24 June 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d Narasimham, M. L. (1 September 2013). "PUTTILLU (1953)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 August 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  3. ^ Madhavan, Pradeep (23 January 2015). "அமுதாய்ப் பொழிந்த நிலவு -அந்தநாள் ஞாபகம்" [The immortal Moon – Memories of the good old days]. The Hindu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 11 June 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  4. ^ a b c Jamuna and Kishore (10 April 2017). Actress Jamuna Exclusive Interview | Koffee With Yamuna Kishore #11| #357. iDream Telugu Movies. Event occurs at 5m38s. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Veteran actor Jamuna imitates younger self missamma song". The News Minute. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Veteran Telugu actor, former parliamentarian J Jamuna passes away". Hindustan Times. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Rediff On The NeT: Star wars in Andhra Pradesh". Rediff.com. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  8. ^ Rao, GVR Subba (2 March 2015). "Actor Jamuna keen to be active in politics again". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Veteran Telugu actress Jamuna passes away at 86". The Indian Express. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Legendary Telugu actor Jamuna no more". The Hindu. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  11. ^ "The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who". 1973.
  12. ^ "multi lingual actress jayanti wins b saroja devi national award". Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  13. ^ "Upayamlo Apayam (1967) | V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  14. ^ "Amayakudu 1968 Telugu Movie Cast Crew,Actors,Director, Amayakudu Producer,Banner,Music Director,Singers & Lyricists". MovieGQ. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  15. ^ "Muhurtha Balam 1969 Telugu Movie Cast Crew,Actors,Director, Muhurtha Balam Producer,Banner,Music Director,Singers & Lyricists". MovieGQ. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  16. ^ "Mattilo Manikyam (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  17. ^ "Nindu Kutumbam on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  18. ^ "Bhoomi Kosam (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  19. ^ "Gadusu Pillodu (1977)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
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