Name Dr. J.Jayalalitha
Affectionately called Amma, Puratchi Thalaivi
Profession Actor turned Politician
Date of birth Feb-24-1948
Place of birth Mysore
Family Father: Jeyaram
  Mother: Sandya
  Brother
Education Matriculation
Schools attended Bishop cotton Girls High School, Bangalore.
  Presentation Convent Church Park, Chennai.
As a dancer Well versed in Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam, Kathak,Manipuri.
Would have been Lawyer
Rise to fame character As a vampish lead in G. Krishna’s James Bond-type hit Goodachari 116 she was noticed by everyone
Entry into politics First as the Secretary of the AIADMK, then was nominated to the Rajya Sabha.
Influential persons in her life Mother Celine(school head mistress)
  Her mother for her career in films.
  Dr. M.G.R for her career in politics.
Worst Moment When she was attacked in the Tamil Nadu Assembly by then ruling party people.
Highs In 1982 when she gave her maiden speech about ‘pennin perumai’ which was applauded by Dr. M.G.R
  In 1984 her Rajya sabha maiden speech which impressed Mrs.Indira Gandhi
Lows The passing away of her mother and Dr.M.G.R.
For the welfare of women Cradle baby scheme.
  All women police station.
Enemy Mr. Karunanidhi
Friend Sasikala
Special interst Studying Law
Religion Very religious
Hobbies Has a large private library with a huge collection of books
Likes to watch Old tamil, hindi and english movies
Impressed by the book “Wild Swans”
Chief Minister from 24-06-1991 to 12-05-1996,
  from 14-05-2001 to 21-09-2001and
  from 02-03-2002 to -12-05-2006
Portfolio’s handled by her as C.M. Public, General Administration, Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, other All India Services, District Revenue Officers, Home, Police and Minorities Welfare.
Address “Veda Nilayam”, 81/36 Poes Garden, Chennai 600 086.
About her life “One-third of my life was dominated by my mother, the other part a major one was dominated by MGR. Two-third of my life is thus over. One third remains and this part of my life remains for myself but there are some responsibilities and duties to be fulfilled”.