J. Jayalalithaa

Jayalalithaa Jayaram or J.Jayalalithaa (born February 24, 1948, Mysore) is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, India (since March 2, 2002). She is also the general secretary of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (a regional party in the state). Currently in her second term, she is popularly called Amma (mother) by her followers.

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February 24 - 1948 - Mysore - Chief Minister - Tamil Nadu - India - March 2 - 2002 - All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - Amma

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She was born in Mysore to actress Sandhya. Prior to her venture into politics, she had a successful career in the Tamil film industry as an actress. Chinnada Gombe, her first film (in Kannada) was a major hit. Her first Telugu film Manushulu Mamathalu made her a superstar. In 1972, she was honored by the Tamil Nadu government with the award Kalaimamani.

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Mysore - Sandhya - Tamil film industry - Kannada - Telugu - 1972

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