B. Jayashree

B. Jayashree (born 9 June 1950) is a veteran Indian theatre actress, director and singer, who has also acted in films and television and worked as dubbing artist in films. She is the creative director of Spandana Theatre, an amateur theatre company based in Bangalore, established in 1976.

B. Jayashree
Jayashree filming with Ishtakamya, 2015
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (nominated)
In office
22 March 2010  21 March 2016
Personal details
Born (1950-06-09) 9 June 1950
Bangalore, India
RelativesGubbi Veeranna (grandfather)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • theatre activist
  • dubbing artist
  • singer

She was nominated to the Upper house of the Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha in 2010. She was awarded the Padma Shri, fourth-highest civilian honour by Government of India in 2013.

Her grandfather was noted theatre director, Gubbi Veeranna, who founded the Gubbi Veeranna Nataka Company.

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