M. Jayashree

M. Jayashree
Jayashree in Mutthaide Bhagya (1956)
Born1921
Mysore, Mysore state, British India (in present-day Karnataka, India)
Died29 October 2006(2006-10-29) (aged 84–85)[citation needed]
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active1948–1996

M. Jayashree (1921 – 2006), was an Indian actress who worked mainly in Kannada films. She is known for her supporting roles in such movies including Rayara Sose (1957), Naagarahaavu (1972), Eradu Kanasu and Sri Srinivasa Kalyana.[citation needed]

She was fondly referred to as 'Amma of Silvar screen'. She received Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the movie Amara Bharathi in 1970.[citation needed]