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Veteran actress Jayanthi, who was much loved in the South film industry passed away. She breathed her last on Monday at her residence in Bengaluru. Jayanthi had been part of over 500 films and was also seen in a few Hindi movies. Jayanthi was 76 years old and it is said that she passed away due to age-related ailments.

Jayanthi was known as Abhinaya Sharade in the south industry. Before being one of the most celebrated actors. She had started her career as a dancer. Jayanthi made her way into movies in 1963 with a Kannada film Jenu Goodu. Apart from that, Jayanthi was also seen in Kannada movies like Kalaavati, Miss Leelavathi, Thulasi, Banashankari and Anand. In Telugu, she worked with superstar NT Rama Rao in many films. She was part of films like Bhakta Prahlada, Badi Panthulu, Sarada, Kondaveeti Simham and Donga Mogudu.

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The veteran actress’s son Krishna Kumar confirmed the news of her death to Bangalore Times. He revealed that she was recovering from illnesses but unfortunately breathed her last in during her sleep. Jayanthi had won the Karnataka State Film Awards seven times and the Filmfare Awards twice. She was also presented with the Lifetime Achievement award.

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