| Age | 76 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 6 January, 1945 |
| Birthplace | Bellary, Karnataka, India |
| Died | 26 July, 2021 |
| Place of Death | Banashankari, Bangalore, India |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
Kamala Kumari (born 6 January 1945 - died 26 July 2021), known by her mononymous stage name Jayanthi, was an Indian actress known for her work in Kannada cinema. She was noted for her contributions to different genres of films from the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. She had appeared in over 500 films, including films in the Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Marathi languages. She had received seven Karnataka State Film Awards, four times as Best Actress and twice as Best Supporting Actress the President's Medal for Best Actress and two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. She has been cited as Kannada cinema's "most bold and beautiful" actress by various media outlets, a title for which she has received substantial publicity. The Kannada film industry has honored her with the title "Abhinaya Sharadhe", (Goddess Sharada in acting).
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