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Jamuna was an actor and politician, born on August 30, 1936 in Hampi, Karnataka, India. Jamuna died on January 27, 2023 at the age of 86. Recorded honors include Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (1968).
My Take
What strikes me most about Jamuna is the rare double life she led: a luminous screen presence in Telugu cinema from the age of sixteen, and later a politician trying to shape the real world. That combination of artistic charisma and civic ambition is unusual, and it tells me she was driven by more than fame. Her 1968 Filmfare Best Supporting Actress win signals genuine craft rather than mere popularity. Coming from the ancient stones of Hampi to the heart of Indian cinema is its own quiet epic. She passed in 2023, but performers who carry that kind of dignity rarely fade from memory.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jamuna
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャムナ
- Reading
- じゃむな
- Born
- August 30, 1936 – January 27, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Hampi, Karnataka, India
- Occupation
- actor / politician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1968 Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamuna%20(actress)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6148297
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jamuna born?
Born August 30, 1936.
When did Jamuna die?
Died January 27, 2023, aged 86.
Where was Jamuna from?
Jamuna was from Hampi, Karnataka, India.
What did Jamuna do?
Jamuna worked as actor, politician.
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