Jayshree T. is an Indian actress and dancer best known for her extraordinary performance and work in the Hindi and Marathi film industry. She is also recognized for her role in several films such as Sawan Bhadon (1970), Faraar (1975), Farishta Ya Qatil (1977), Morchha (1980), Ghar Dwaar (1985), Mohre (1988), Ye Raaste Hai Pyar Ke (2001) and Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004). Jayshree is also known for appearing on TV in hit shows like Dil Se Diya Vachan (2010-2011), Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?(2011-2012), Sasural Simar Ka (2015) and Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai . She also stormed the hearts of many fans with her sensational item dances in many films Abhilasha (1968), Bhagwan Samaye Sansar Mein (1976) Sharmeelee (1971), Teen Ekkey (1980) and Aakhri Badla (1989).

Born name

Jayshree Talpade

nickname

Jayshree T

age

Jayshree was born in 1953.

residence

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

nationality

training

The details of Jayshree’s educational qualifications are not known.

occupation

actress, dancer

family

• Father – unknown
• mother – unknown
• Siblings – Meena T. (Sister) (Actress)
• Others – Shreyas Talpade (Nephew) (Actor), Nanda (Sister-in-law) (Actress)

Manager

unknown

To build

Average

Height

5 feet 5 inches or 165 cm

weight

63kg

friend/spouse

Jayshree dated –

1. Sanjeev Kumar – Jayshree and legendary actor Sanjeev Kumar have had quite the close relationship in the past. She considered it her puppy love she had for him, besides looking up to him as a friend, philosopher and guide. After all speculation was made about the two dating, she was once asked by a journalist if she would marry Sanjeev if he proposed to her, and she replied with a hearty yes. Not knowing what extent she was answering, she woke up the next morning to find only the banners with the words “Jayshree T wants to marry Sanjeev!”.
2. Jayprakash Karnataki (1989-Present) – Film director JayprakashKarnataki and Jayshree married in 1989. The couple’s marriage was arranged by a mutual guru. The couple got engaged the same evening as Jayprakash spoke to his family. She later gave birth to a boy whom they named Swastik J. Karnataki.

race/ethnicity

Asian (Indian)

hair colour

salt pepper

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Long eyebrows
• Wears a nose ring
• Slightly part the front of her hair down the middle

brand promotion

Jayshree has not yet done any endorsement work for any brand.

religion

Hinduism

Known for

• In several films such as Sawan Bhadon (1970), Faraar (1975), Farishta Ya Qatil (1977), Morchha (1980), Ghar Dwaar (1985), Mohre (1988), Ye Raaste Hai Pyar Ke (2001) and Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004)
• Starring in many shows like Dil Se Diya Vachan (2010-2011), Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? (2011-2012), Sasural Simar Ka (2015) and Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai
• Her dance performances in several films such as Abhilasha (1968), Bhagwan Samaye Sansar Mein (1976) Sharmeelee (1971), Teen Ekkey (1980) and Aakhri Badla (1989)

first movie

Jayshree made her big screen debut in Goonj Uthi Shehnai in 1958. However, she was uncredited for her role.

She made her credited big screen debut in Dharma Kanya in 1968.

First TV show

She made her first television appearance in Aahuti in 1992.

Personal trainer

Nothing is known about Jayshree’s training routine, which she would follow in her younger years, which can safely be described as a mainstream film dancer. She has managed to keep fit and healthy as dance is one of the best forms of cardio and is a great way to burn fat and condition every muscle in the body.

Jayshree T Facts

1. She started her career in Hindi films before moving to Malayalam films.
2. Jayshree inherited her incredible acting skills from her parents who were both Marathi theater performers.
3. She was 5 years old when she made her first film appearance in Goonj Uthi Shehnai She has also mentioned several other films on her child artist resume such as Zameen Ke Taare (1960), Pyar Ki Pyaas (1961) and Sangeet Samrat Tansen (1962 ).
4. During her teens, Jayshree aspired to be a doctor, although by that time she had successfully established herself in the entertainment industry.
5. She and her sister Meena are both trained dancers who have excelled in the Kathak style of dance. She was recognized as a dancer after Gopi Kishenji, whom she considered her guru, discovered her immense talent in one of her films.
6. Jayshree made her first appearance as a cabaret dancer in Abhilasha . Choreographer Harmendar, who was a friend of Jayshree’s father, recommended her to director Amit Bose.
7. Jayshree appeared as a dancer in more than 500 films in the 70’s and 80’s.
8. She has worked with many legendary figures such as Mohammad Rafi, Manna Dey, Mukesh and Asha Bhosle.
9. Jayshree had acted in films in almost every language be it Bhojpuri, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marwadi, Rajasthani, English, Punjabi, Marathi and Gujarati.
10. Jayshree not only received several state awards, but also received a “Life Time Achievement Award for Bhojpuri Films and Gujarati Films”.
11. The reason she kept her stage name Jayshree T. was because there were several other actors with the first name Jayshree and her last name Talpade was difficult to pronounce. Given the circumstances, she went with just “T”. To her surprise, she gained a lot of popularity as people were eager to know what the “T” in her name stood for at the time.
12. Jayshree was once asked to finish a film because the actor playing the role of a villain wanted someone else to play alongside him.
13. In the film, Sawan Bhadon (1970), she and veteran actress Rekha were both taken on as part of the cast. Jayshree was given the female lead while Rekha was cast as a village girl named Chanda.
14. Jayshree has acted in numerous film genres such as Comedy, Vamp, Modern, Rural, Western Dances, Indian Folk, etc.
15. In an interview with Cineplot, she mentioned this while doing a take for the film Kasam Bhavani Ki . In 1981, a horde of police officers stormed into Gwalior and asked her to return to Bombay immediately. She asked the “why?” And she was told that since they were obviously obsessed with her, they had reason to believe that local dacoits wanted to kidnap her.
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