Jaya Prada
Biography
Jaya Prada was born on April 3, 1962, in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. She is an Indian film actress and politician known for her work in South Indian and Hindi film industries during the late 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s. Throughout her acting career, she has starred in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, and Marathi films, accumulating 155 known acting credits. She is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards South. Widely considered one of the most beautiful faces to grace Indian cinema, she was described by cinematic maestro Satyajit Ray as the most beautiful face on the Indian screen. At the peak of her film career in 1994, she left the industry to enter politics by joining the Telugu Desam Party and later served as a Member of Parliament from Rampur from 2004 to 2014.
Career overview
Jaya Prada is an Indian film actress and politician born on April 3, 1962, in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. Recognized as one of the iconic and influential actresses in both the south and Hindi film industries during the late 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, she has starred in many Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, and Marathi films. Throughout her extensive cinematic career, she amassed 155 known acting credits and became the recipient of three Filmfare Awards South.
Her striking appearance earned her widespread acclaim, with many considering her the most beautiful face to grace Indian cinema. Notably, the reticent cinematic maestro Satyajit Ray praised her, calling her the most beautiful face on the Indian screen.
At the peak of her acting career, Jaya Prada left the film industry in 1994 to enter politics. She joined the Telugu Desam Party and later served as a Member of Parliament from Rampur from 2004 to 2014, successfully transitioning from a prominent film star to a political figure.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
154 titles- Fauzi (2026)
- Suvarna Sundari (2023) as Vishalakshi
- Ramachandra Boss & Co (2023) as Salma
- Badhai Ho Beti Huee Hai (2022) as Chief Minister
- Unstoppable with NBK (2021) as Self
- Keni (2018) as Indira
- Aatwaja (2018)
- Sharabha (2018) as Parvathamma
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Uyire Uyire (2016) Producer
- Rajjo (2013) as Jankidevi
- Kraanthiveera Sangolli Raayanna (2012) as Kittur Rani Chennamma
- Pranayam (2011) as Grace
- The Desire: A Journey of a Woman (2011) as Goutami's Mother
- Raaj (2009) as Herself
- Sesh Sanghat (2009)
- Dasavatharam (2008) as Ranjitha Singh
- Ee Bandhana (2007) as Nandini
- Maharadhi (2007) as Chamundeshwari
- Deha (2007) as Sandhya Joshi
- Tathastu (2006) as Dr. Nita
- Sarhad Paar (2006)
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self
- Khakee (2004) as Jaya Srivastav
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself
- Sammakka Sarakka (2000)
- Devadoothan (2000) as Angelina Ignatius (Aleena)
- Shabdavedhi (2000)
- Kohram (1999) as Amrita Sodi
- Loh Purush (1999)
- Habba (1999) as Vishnu's wife
- Swami Vivekananda (1998) as Court dancer
- Zulm-O-Sitam (1998)
- Aami Sei Meye (1998)
- Lav Kush (1997) as Sita
- Jeevan Yudh (1997)
- Pellala Rajyam (1996)
- Maidan-E-Jung (1995) as Laxmi (Karan's Babhi)
- Himapatha (1995)
- Veer (1995)
- Paappi Devataa (1995) as Rosie
- Chauraha (1994)
- Khal-Naaikaa (1993) as Jaya R. Kapoor
- Kundan (1993)
- Ezhai Jaathi (1993) as Thilakavathi
- Insaniyat Ke Devta (1993) as Paro
- Veerta (1993) as Shalu
- Dhartiputra (1993) as Jeeva
- Aathma Bandhana (1992)
- Maa (1992) as Mamta (as Jaya Prada)
- Tyagi (1992)
- Sapnon Ka Mandir (1991)
- Indrajeet (1991) as Shanti Devi
- Farishtay (1991) as Sheela
- Girija Kalyanam (1990) as Girija
- Aaj Ka Arjun (1990) as Gauri
- Thanedaar (1990) as Sudha Chandar
- Kanoon Ki Zanjeer (1990)
- Zakhmi Zameen (1990) as Radha
- Justice Rudramadevi (1990)
- Atha Mechina Alludu (1989)
- Main Tera Dushman (1989) as Jaya Srivastav
- Paraya Ghar (1989) as Asha
- Elaan-E-Jung (1989)
- Jaadugar (1989) as Meena
- Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1989)
- Souten Ki Beti (1989) as Rukmini S. Verma
- Shehzaade (1989) as Gauri Shrivastav
- Majboor (1989)
- Samsaram (1988) as Padmavathi
- Kaliyuga Karnudu (1988)
- Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988) as Saraswathi
- Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988) as Sita
- Ganga Tere Desh Mein (1988) as Dr. Asha
- Mardon Wali Baat (1988)
- Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987) as Kalavathi
- Sindoor (1987) as Laxmi Choudhary
- Majaal (1987) as Sandhya
- Aulad (1987) as Yashoda
- Insaaf Kaun Karega (1987) as Jyoti / Sitara
- Singhasan (1986) as Alaknanda
- Swarag Se Sunder (1986) as Laxmi Choudhury
- Aakhree Raasta (1986) as Mary D. D'Costa
- Muddat (1986) as Bharati Singh
- Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
- Veta (1986)
- Pyar Ke Do Pal (1986) as Geeta Choudhary
- Simhasanam (1986) as Princess Alakananda Devi
- Zabardast (1985) as Mala Sehgal
- Pataal Bhairavi (1985)
- Haqeeqat (1985)
- Sur Sangam (1985)
- Sanjog (1985) as Yashoda / Asha
- Iniyum Kadha Thudarum (1985) as Nirmala 'Nimmi' Menon
- Hoshiyar (1985)
- Yuddham (1984)
- Tandava Krishnudu (1984) as Vani
- Sharaabi (1984) as Meena
- Dharm Aur Qanoon (1984)
- Tohfa (1984) as Janki
- Awaaz (1984) as Anu
- Sampoorna Premayanam (1984) as Prema
- Maqsad (1984)
- Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai (1984) as Radha
- Naya Kadam (1984)
- Haisiyat (1984) as Sita
- Mera Faisla (1984)
- Gift (1984)
- Mundhadugu (1983) as Rani
- Siripuram Monagadu (1983)
- Mawaali (1983)
- Adavi Simhalu (1983) as Lalita
- Sagara Sangamam (1983) as Madhavi
- Qayamat (1983)
- Main Awara Hoon (1983)
- Kaviratna Kalidasa (1983) as Vidhya dhare
- Puli Bebbuli (1983)
- Krishnarajunulu (1982)
- Kaamchor (1982) as Geeta Sanghvi
- Swayamvaram (1982) as Priya
- Meghasandesam (1982) as Padma
- Dil-E-Nadaan (1982) as Asha
- Devatha (1982) as Janaki
- 47 Natkal (1981) as Vaishali
- Prema Mandiram (1981) as Madhura Ranjani
- Rahasya Gudachari (1981) as Lalita
- Jathagadu (1981)
- Ooriki Monagadu (1981) as Rekha
- Circus Ramudu (1980) as Jaya
- Superman (1980) as Jaya
- Takkar (1980) as Vijay's Girlfriend
- Bhale Krishnudu (1980) as Ratti
- Kottapeta Rowdy (1980)
- Yedanthasthula Meda (1980) as Special appearance
- Sita Ramulu (1980) as Sita
- Mande Gundelu (1979) as Latha
- Sargam (1979)
- Ninaithaale Inikkum (1979) as Sona
- Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979) as Goddess Padmavathi
- Huliya Halina Mevu (1979) as Poovi
- Lok Parlok (1979)
- Kotta Alludu (1979)
- Yugapurushudu (1978) as Latha
- Kurukshetram (1977) as Uttara
- Yamagola (1977) as Savithri
- Adavi Ramudu (1977) as Padma
- Chanakya Chandragupta (1977) as Aasa
- Sanaadi Appanna (1977) as Basanthi
- Manmadha Leelai (1976) as Kannagi
- Seetha Kalyanam (1976) as Seetha
- Anthuleni Katha (1976) as Saritha
- Siri Siri Muvva (1976) as Hyna
- Raju Vedale (1976)
- Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jaya Prada best known for?
Jaya Prada is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), Home on the Range (2004), Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002), SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025).
When and where was Jaya Prada born?
Jaya Prada was born on April 3, 1962 in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.
How many credits does Jaya Prada have?
Jaya Prada has accumulated over 154 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2026.
What is Jaya Prada's background in cinema and television?
Jaya Prada was born on April 3, 1962, in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. She is an Indian film actress and politician known for her work in South Indian and Hindi film industries during the late 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s. Throughout her acting career, she has starred in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,...
Jaya Prada by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Yuddham (1984) — aged about 22
- Siri Siri Muvva (1976) as Hyna — aged about 14
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self — aged about 54
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself — aged about 40
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self — aged about 42
- Manmadha Leelai (1976) as Kannagi — aged about 14
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