India's lady superstar, acted in over 60 films at 22, got married at the peak of her career, died tragically due to…, name was…, not Nutan, Sridevi
Jayalakshmi, widely renowned as Fatafat Jayalakshmi, had a very long and successful career. The yesteryear actress worked with several superstars, but died at a very young age, leaving an indelible mark on the industry with her remarkable talent.
She rose to fame after making an incredible debut with legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao in the Telugu film Iddaru Ammayilu . Following that, she starred in A. Vincent's Malayalam film Theerthayathra . Her incredible performances continued with Ithu Manushyano , after which she adopted her screen name as Supriya.
In 1974, Jayalakshmi ventured into Tamil cinema with Aval Oru Thodar Kathai. She garnered immense recognition due to her popular dialogue 'Fatafat,' and became synonymous with the name 'Fatafat' Jayalakshmi.
Over her decade-long career, Jayalakshmi shared screen-space with some of the biggest names including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Krishna, NTR, and Chiranjeevi. She showcased her versatility and acting prowess in popular films like Anthuleni Katha, Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai, and Mullum Malarum. In 2018 interview, Rajnikanth called Jayalakshmi his favourite actress even though they share screen-space in only a few films. She starred in over 60 films, and cemented her legacy as well as earned the title of India's lady superstar.
Tragically, at the peak of her career, Fatafat Jayalakshmi's life took a tragic turn. Married to the nephew of MG Ramachandran, she took her own life at the age of 22, over an alleged fail romance. Her devastating untimely demise sent shockwaves through the film industry.
Fatafat Jayalakshmi's contribution to the film industry remains exceptional, leaving behind a remarkable legacy.
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