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M.N. Jayashree Rao, better known as Jayashree Rao, is an Indian actress, model, dancer, and psychologist who mainly works in the Tamil Film and Television Industry. She came into the limelight after appearing in the Tamil film, “Dreams.”
Wiki/Biography
Jayashree Rao was born on Sunday, 26 April 1987 (age 36 years; as of 2023) in Chennai. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. She did her schooling from Chennai’s Karnataka Sangha Higher Secondary School and Adarsh Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
Jayashree Rao in childhood
She attended Chennai’s Kalakshetra Foundation to pursue a diploma in Bharatanatyam. She has also done B.Sc. in Psychology and M. A. in Psychology.
Jayashree was inclined towards dance from a very young age. She often participated in her school and college dance competitions and won several prizes.
Jayashree Rao performing on the stage
After completing her graduation, Jayashree started working as a model at Mumbai’s StarNight Eventz.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family & Caste
Jayashree Rao belongs to a Hindu Family.
Jayashree Rao’s Facebook Profile
Parents & Siblings
Her parents have passed away. Her mother was a classical dancer and actress. Not much is known about her father. She has one elder sister.
Jayashree Rao with her parents
Jayashree Rao with her mother and sister
Husband & Children
Jayashree was married to Isvar Ragunathan (actor). The couple has a daughter, Rethva Rao (Child actress).
Jayashree Rao with her husband
Jayashree Rao with her daughter
Jayashree Rao with her husband and daughter
Career
Jayashree Rao started her career as an actress in 2004 with the Tamil film, “Dreams.”
Dreams Film Poster
Subsequently, she appeared in films like “465,” “Sattapadi Kutram,” and “Sivi.”
Sivi Film Poster
Rao is the founder of a performing arts school in Chennai named “Rethva- House Of Arts.”
Favourite Things
- Food: Sambhar Rice, Veg Biryani
- Film: Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include dancing and shopping.
- She is a trained classical dancer.
Jayashree Rao doing Bharatanatyam
- Jayashree filed a domestic violence case against her husband, Isvar Raghunathan in December 2019. The actress also accused Raghunathan of having an extra-marital affair and child-abuse.
- In 2020, Jayashree attempted suicide by consuming sleeping pills, but got saved.