Jayshree Talpade is an Indian actress and dancer who predominantly works in Hindi film productions and a few television productions.
Career Talpade began her career with Goonj Uthi Shehnai. She gained popularity when she started performing item dances in films, being an exponent of Kathak. However she had already gained a foothold in the industry, as a child artiste in Sangeet Samrat Tansen, Zameen Ke Taare (1960) and Pyar Ki Pyaas (1961). She was in the studios with Ravi Shankar when the Beatles were visiting.
She adopted the name of "Jayshree T" based on her original surname of Talpade though her last name was in time Karnataki as she later married. She took the name to differentiate herself from other actresses like Rajshree.
According to her, it was Gopi Kishan who spotted her dancing in a film. Initially, she wanted to become a doctor, but film director Amit Bose cast her in a dance sequence for Abhilasha in 1968, after she was recommended by choreographer Harmendar. After that, she danced in more than 500 movies in the 1970s and 1980s. She has done vampish-comedy and sympathetic roles. Jayshree has acted in various Indian languages including Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marwadi, Rajastani, English, Sindhi, Assamese, Bhojpuri, Oriya, Haryani, Garyali, Nepali, Punjabi, Marathi and Gujarati.
She has performed on stage with Mohammad Rafi, Manna Dey, Mukesh and Asha Bhosle. She has received two Maharashtra State Government awards for Marathi film as a leading lady, three Gujarat state government awards, Hyderabad Award, six lions club awards from Delhi and Mumbai. She received the Life Time Achievement Award for Bhojpuri films and Gujarati films.
Citing an incident which took place in a remote place of Gwalior, while shooting for a song, in an interview in 2012, Jayshree is quoted to have said: "We were shooting at a remote spot in Gwalior, for Kasam Bhavani Ki (1981), in which Yogeeta Bali played the female lead. At the shooting site, I noticed a lot of police personnel. Some of the officers came up to me and said it was better I didn't shoot and returned to Bombay. "But why?" I exclaimed. "Madame", they replied, "we have received information that the dacoits in this region, are planning to kidnap you. They appear to be quite crazy about you". I was shocked! Such pretty girls like Yogeeta and Nazneen around, and I was their target!" The song was then shot at Film City. "Meri Lal Gulabi Choli" (Kasam Bhawani Ki), was the song.
Personal life Jayshree got married in 1989 to film director Jayprakash Karnataki, son of actor and director Master Vinayak and brother of actress Nanda. She gave birth to a son, Swastik J. Karnataki in 1991. Her sister Meena T. is also an actress and dancer. Her nephew is the actor Shreyas Talpade.
Filmography Year Film Character/Role Language 2010 Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu Malayalam 2004 Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin Gangu Hindi 2003 Chalte Chalte Mrs Manubhai Hindi 1999 Hum Saath-Saath Hain Mamta's Friend Hindi 1992 Swaroopam Malayalam1988Dagabaz BalmaBhojpuri 1986 Garakh Nath Baba Tohe Khichari Charaibo Bhojpuri 1986 Chameli Ki Shaadi Gulabo (Naththilal's wife) Hindi 1985 Piya Ke Gaon Bhojpuri 1985 Ghar Dwaar Sheela (Bahadur's Wife) Hindi1984ShatruBengali1983Hamar BhaujiBhojpuri 1982 Suraag Guest Appearance Hindi 1982Aaplech Daat Aaplech OthKaashibaiMarathi 1982 Angachamayam Malayalam 1981 Abhinayam Alka Mehta MalayalamSannataRubaiyaHindiKasam Bhawani Ki Hindi 1980 Pilla Zamindar Telugu 1980 Morcha Hindi 1980 Sau Din Saas Ke Kesarbai Hindi 1980 Khanjar Rasvanti Hindi1980Hyoch Navra PahijeGopiMarathi 1979 Meena Kumari Ki Amar Kahani Hindi 1979 Jaani Dushman Barbers daughter, jagdeep's girl friend Hindi 1979 Dada Dancer Hindi 1979 Mai Ka Lal Bhojpuri 1978 Naukri Mary Hindi 1978 Besharam Rosie Hindi 1977 Jay Vejay Bela Hindi 1977 Aafat Rajni Hindi 1975 Anokha Suzy Hindi 1974 Bidaai Bhaskar's girlfriend Hindi 1974 Aap Ki Kasam Sunita's friend Hindi 1973 Jugnu 1973 Kahani Kismat Ki 1973RanakdeviGujarati 1972 Nirthasala Malini Malayalam 1971 Annadha Shilpangal Malayalam 1971 Sharmeelee Song "Reshmi Ujala Hai" picturised on her Hindi 1971 Saat Sawal Hindi 1971 Dost Aur Dushman Hindi 1971 Tere Mere Sapne Hindi 1970 Deedar Kavita Hindi 1971 Woh Din Yaad Karo Hindi 1970 Pardesi Hindi 1970 Sawan Bhadon Song "Ankhen Meri Maikhana" picturised on her Hindi 1969 Talash Song "Aaj Ko Junli Raat Maa" as dancer in black Hindi 1968 Dharmakanya Song "Sakhi Ga Murali Mohan Mohi Mana" picturised on her Marathi 1966 Phool Aur Patthar at Jewellery shop (uncredited) Hindi
Television Year Show Role 2011–2012 Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Devyani Raizada 2013 Do Dil Ek Jaan Shaanta daadi 2015 Sasural Simar Ka Badi Daayan2017 Savitri Devi College & Hospital Sudha's mother-in-law2018 Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai Phulla Bua
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