B. Jaya

B. Jaya (11 January 1964 – 30 August 2018) was an Indian film director and actress, who worked in the Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, popularly known as "Tollywood".[3]

B. Jaya
Born11 January 1964[1]
Died (aged 54)
Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm director
Years active2003–2018
Spouse(s)B. A. Raju[2]

Early life

Jaya completed an MA in English literature and received a diploma in journalism at Chennai University. She also received an MA in psychology from Annamalai University.[4]

Career

After completing her education, she started her career as a writer for the Telugu daily newspaper Andhra Jyothy. She wrote for the publication's "Jyothi Chitra" section, which covers news regarding the Telugu cinema industry. She made her debut as a director with the successful 2003 film Chantigaduu.[4]

Death

Jaya died on 30 August 2018 at the age of 54 due to heart related ailments.[5]

Filmography

No Year Film Cast Notes
12003Chantigadu Baladitya, Suhasini
22005PremikuluYuvaraj, Rishi Girish, Kamna Jethmalani
32007Gundamma Gaari ManavaduAli, Sindhuri
42008SavalBharat, Suhani
52012LovelyAdhi, Shanvi
62017VaishakamHarish, Avanthika mishra

References

  1. "Happy Birthday to B Jaya". timesofap.com. 11 January 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  2. "Mahesh congratulates Lovely team". IndiaGlitz. 17 July 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  3. "Happy birthday to B Jaya". IndiaGlitz. 11 January 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  4. "Interview with Jaya by Jeevi". idlebrain.com. 16 February 2004. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  5. "Director B Jaya dies at 54". India Today. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.


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