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Who is Jyothika?
Jyothika is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Tamil films. She has also starred in other South Indian language films. She is known for her roles in films like Vaali, Kushi, Kaaka Kaaka, Chandramukhi, 36 Vayathinile, and many others. Jyothika has won numerous accolades including three Filmfare Awards South and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, to name a few.
Biography
Jyothika was born on the 18th of October 1977, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She’s currently 42 years old.
| Birth Name | Jyothika Sadanah |
| Nickname | Jo, Sona |
| Date of Birth | October 18, 1977 |
| Place of Birth | Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Age | 42 years old |
| Sun Sign | Libra |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
Early Life: Family and Education
Jyothika is the daughter of Chander Sadanah, a film producer, and his wife Seema Sadanahorn. Her father is a Punjabi while her mother is a Maharashtrian. She grew up with her brother Suraj, who works as an assistant director, and sister, Roshni, who is also an actress. She’s the half-sister of Actress Nagma.
Jo attended Learner’s Academy in Mumbai and graduated in Psychology at the Mithibai College in Mumbai.
Jyothika Personal Life
Jyothika and actor Suriya started dating in 1999 after working together in the film Poovellam Kettuppar. After seven years of dating, they got married on 11 September 2006 and they have two children – daughter Diya (born 10 August 2007) and son Dev (born 7 June 2010).
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 7 inches Centimeters – 170 cm Meters – 1.7 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 68 kg Pounds – 149 lbs |
| Body Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Distinctive Features | Full Lips Chubby cheeks |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
She made her acting debut in the Hindi film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna directed by Priyadarshan in 1998. The following year, she starred in the Tamil film, Vaali playing the role of Sona alongside Ajith. Her role in the film earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South and Dinakarn Award for Best Debut Female.
In 2002, she made her Telugu and Kannada debut with a multilingual film, One Two Three and in 2007 she first appeared in a Malayalam film, Rakkilippattu.
She took a hiatus from acting in films after her marriage and returned to the cinema after six years. Her comeback film, 36 Vayadhinile gained her a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Tamil.
Brand Endorsements
She has endorsed several brands like Idhayam oil and Paragon footwear in the past. She was also the brand ambassador for RmKV silk sarees and Wardrobe Hub in Chennai. Later, she appeared in adverts for Aircel and Nescafé along with her husband Suriya. She also appeared in commercials for Comfort, Shakthi Aasala and Santoor Soap.
Jyothika Net Worth
Jyothika, the budding actress and the mother of two kids, has accumulated a net worth of $2.5 million US dollars as of 2020. She charges a handsome salary for her films and add to that is her high-profile endorsement deals.
Jyothika lives with her husband and family in a luxurious house in Chennai. She owns a BMW 5 Series car.
Jyothika Favorites
- Actors – Aamir Khan, John Travolta
- Actress – Sridevi, Simran
- Food – Butter Chicken
- Color – Red and Black
Jyothika Facts
Jyothika is the first Indian actress to win both Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.
During her peak as an actress, she was the highest paid and the most-south after actress in the industry.
Actor Vikram referred her as Lady Kamal Hassan due to her dedication in acting.
With an acting career sapping more than 15 years, she has paired with all of the top notch actors in the Tamil film industry.