Actors across industries are saddened by the passing away of Jayalalithaa, a politician, actor and a beloved friend for many. Her demise has clearly left a void. People in the film fraternity, who have been associated with her in some way or the other, say that they will miss her for she immensely contributed to the world of politics and entertainment. It was her strong personality and tough yet graceful demeanour that impressed them all. A few of them share their memories of her.
Ramesh Aravind, actor and director:
"Her journey from an actor to a politician has been phenomenal. She was a woman of exemplary courage and determination. They say a reader is always a leader and Jayalalithaa was always spotted reading in her spare time. I once saw a photo of her reading, 'One Hundred Great Lives' when she was a part of a 'dharna' that was being staged on a beach. I also like the concept of the 'amma canteen'. I haven't been there myself but I've heard a lot of people say that it serves good food at a reasonable price."
Lakshmi, Tamil actor:
"It hard for me to accept that she is no more with us. It's a painful thought. She was a good student who never nurtured the dream of becoming an actor or a politician. She excelled in whatever she chose to do. In fact, she was good in English and History and when in school, I managed to get hold of her notes which were beautifully written and well maintained. We've worked together in a couple of projects in Tamil and Telugu. She would always encourage me to read and listen to music. I always remember her to be a very quiet person but later as a politician, she turned out to be a brilliant orator. There was a sense of genuinity even when she would get angry."
Prabhu Deva, actor and director:
"Jayalalithaa was a brilliant actor and dancer and had all the prerequisites for a heroine. My father Mugur Sundar has worked with Jayalalithaa and choreographed some of the dance sequences in a few of her movies. He would always tell us that she moved swiftly and would grasp the steps fast. I was always in awe of her work and I continue to be a big fan. More than anything, she was a wonderful human being and a very strong person. It is her courage, determination and commitment that has guided her through good and bad times."
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, dancer and actor:
"It was an important milestone in my life when I received Dr M G R Award for 'Best Young Dancer' from the Madras Music Academy. And the award was given to me by none other than Jayalalithaa. It was an honour to receive the award from her. I still remember that she was dressed in a beautiful bright Kanjeevaram sari, wore big diamond studs and had radiant skin. I was mesmerised by her beauty. That day she also delivered a beautiful speech on music and dance. I never saw her after that but I would often read about her online. She was very articulate, well-read and conveyed her thoughts in a crisp manner. I have heard people say that she took care of the women in her party very well and they felt very secure in her presence. She would never spare any man in her party who ill-treated women. She always carried herself with grace and dignity and never let her problems and grievances come in the way of carrying out her duties."
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Actors across industries are saddened by the passing away of Jayalalithaa, a politician, actor and a beloved friend for many. Her demise has clearly left a void. People in the film fraternity, who have been associated with her in some way or the other, say that they will miss her for she immensely contributed to the world of politics and entertainment. It was her strong personality and tough yet graceful demeanour that impressed them all. A few of them share their memories of her.
Ramesh Aravind, actor and director:
"Her journey from an actor to a politician has been phenomenal. She was a woman of exemplary courage and determination. They say a reader is always a leader and Jayalalithaa was always spotted reading in her spare time. I once saw a photo of her reading, 'One Hundred Great Lives’ when she was a part of a 'dharna’ that was being staged on a beach. I also like the concept of the 'amma canteen’. I haven’t been there myself but I’ve heard a lot of people say that it serves good food at a reasonable price.”
Lakshmi, Tamil actor:
"It hard for me to accept that she is no more with us. It’s a painful thought. She was a good student who never nurtured the dream of becoming an actor or a politician. She excelled in whatever she chose to do. In fact, she was good in English and History and when in school, I managed to get hold of her notes which were beautifully written and well maintained. We’ve worked together in a couple of projects in Tamil and Telugu. She would always encourage me to read and listen to music. I always remember her to be a very quiet person but later as a politician, she turned out to be a brilliant orator. There was a sense of genuinity even when she would get angry.”
Prabhu Deva, actor and director:
"Jayalalithaa was a brilliant actor and dancer and had all the prerequisites for a heroine. My father Mugur Sundar has worked with Jayalalithaa and choreographed some of the dance sequences in a few of her movies. He would always tell us that she moved swiftly and would grasp the steps fast. I was always in awe of her work and I continue to be a big fan. More than anything, she was a wonderful human being and a very strong person. It is her courage, determination and commitment that has guided her through good and bad times.”
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, dancer and actor:
"It was an important milestone in my life when I received Dr M G R Award for 'Best Young Dancer’ from the Madras Music Academy. And the award was given to me by none other than Jayalalithaa. It was an honour to receive the award from her. I still remember that she was dressed in a beautiful bright Kanjeevaram sari, wore big diamond studs and had radiant skin. I was mesmerised by her beauty. That day she also delivered a beautiful speech on music and dance. I never saw her after that but I would often read about her online. She was very articulate, well-read and conveyed her thoughts in a crisp manner. I have heard people say that she took care of the women in her party very well and they felt very secure in her presence. She would never spare any man in her party who ill-treated women. She always carried herself with grace and dignity and never let her problems and grievances come in the way of carrying out her duties.”
Ramesh Aravind, actor and director:
"Her journey from an actor to a politician has been phenomenal. She was a woman of exemplary courage and determination. They say a reader is always a leader and Jayalalithaa was always spotted reading in her spare time. I once saw a photo of her reading, 'One Hundred Great Lives' when she was a part of a 'dharna' that was being staged on a beach. I also like the concept of the 'amma canteen'. I haven't been there myself but I've heard a lot of people say that it serves good food at a reasonable price."
Lakshmi, Tamil actor:
"It hard for me to accept that she is no more with us. It's a painful thought. She was a good student who never nurtured the dream of becoming an actor or a politician. She excelled in whatever she chose to do. In fact, she was good in English and History and when in school, I managed to get hold of her notes which were beautifully written and well maintained. We've worked together in a couple of projects in Tamil and Telugu. She would always encourage me to read and listen to music. I always remember her to be a very quiet person but later as a politician, she turned out to be a brilliant orator. There was a sense of genuinity even when she would get angry."
Prabhu Deva, actor and director:
"Jayalalithaa was a brilliant actor and dancer and had all the prerequisites for a heroine. My father Mugur Sundar has worked with Jayalalithaa and choreographed some of the dance sequences in a few of her movies. He would always tell us that she moved swiftly and would grasp the steps fast. I was always in awe of her work and I continue to be a big fan. More than anything, she was a wonderful human being and a very strong person. It is her courage, determination and commitment that has guided her through good and bad times."
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, dancer and actor:
"It was an important milestone in my life when I received Dr M G R Award for 'Best Young Dancer' from the Madras Music Academy. And the award was given to me by none other than Jayalalithaa. It was an honour to receive the award from her. I still remember that she was dressed in a beautiful bright Kanjeevaram sari, wore big diamond studs and had radiant skin. I was mesmerised by her beauty. That day she also delivered a beautiful speech on music and dance. I never saw her after that but I would often read about her online. She was very articulate, well-read and conveyed her thoughts in a crisp manner. I have heard people say that she took care of the women in her party very well and they felt very secure in her presence. She would never spare any man in her party who ill-treated women. She always carried herself with grace and dignity and never let her problems and grievances come in the way of carrying out her duties."
Actors across industries are saddened by the passing away of Jayalalithaa, a politician, actor and a beloved friend for many. Her demise has clearly left a void. People in the film fraternity, who have been associated with her in some way or the other, say that they will miss her for she immensely contributed to the world of politics and entertainment. It was her strong personality and tough yet graceful demeanour that impressed them all. A few of them share their memories of her.Ramesh Aravind, actor and director:
"Her journey from an actor to a politician has been phenomenal. She was a woman of exemplary courage and determination. They say a reader is always a leader and Jayalalithaa was always spotted reading in her spare time. I once saw a photo of her reading, 'One Hundred Great Lives’ when she was a part of a 'dharna’ that was being staged on a beach. I also like the concept of the 'amma canteen’. I haven’t been there myself but I’ve heard a lot of people say that it serves good food at a reasonable price.”
Lakshmi, Tamil actor:
"It hard for me to accept that she is no more with us. It’s a painful thought. She was a good student who never nurtured the dream of becoming an actor or a politician. She excelled in whatever she chose to do. In fact, she was good in English and History and when in school, I managed to get hold of her notes which were beautifully written and well maintained. We’ve worked together in a couple of projects in Tamil and Telugu. She would always encourage me to read and listen to music. I always remember her to be a very quiet person but later as a politician, she turned out to be a brilliant orator. There was a sense of genuinity even when she would get angry.”
Prabhu Deva, actor and director:
"Jayalalithaa was a brilliant actor and dancer and had all the prerequisites for a heroine. My father Mugur Sundar has worked with Jayalalithaa and choreographed some of the dance sequences in a few of her movies. He would always tell us that she moved swiftly and would grasp the steps fast. I was always in awe of her work and I continue to be a big fan. More than anything, she was a wonderful human being and a very strong person. It is her courage, determination and commitment that has guided her through good and bad times.”
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, dancer and actor:
"It was an important milestone in my life when I received Dr M G R Award for 'Best Young Dancer’ from the Madras Music Academy. And the award was given to me by none other than Jayalalithaa. It was an honour to receive the award from her. I still remember that she was dressed in a beautiful bright Kanjeevaram sari, wore big diamond studs and had radiant skin. I was mesmerised by her beauty. That day she also delivered a beautiful speech on music and dance. I never saw her after that but I would often read about her online. She was very articulate, well-read and conveyed her thoughts in a crisp manner. I have heard people say that she took care of the women in her party very well and they felt very secure in her presence. She would never spare any man in her party who ill-treated women. She always carried herself with grace and dignity and never let her problems and grievances come in the way of carrying out her duties.”