Pavithra Jayaram (20 April 1971 – 12 May 2024) was an actress from Karnataka who acted in Kannada and Telugu serials and made a name for herself in the Kannada television industry. She died in a car accident on 12 May 2024 at Divitipally in the Mahbubnagar district. She was travelling with her husband from Bangalore to Hyderabad.[1][2]
Pavithra Jayaram | |
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 Pavithra Jayaram | |
| Born | April 20, 1971 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Died | May 12, 2024 (aged 53) Divitipally, Mahbubnagar, Telangana, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editJayaram was born in Bangalore. In 2021, she married Chandrakanth, actor. It was her second marriage. She has a son, Chandan Kumar, and a daughter, Prathiksha.[3]
Career
editJayaram made her debut in the TV industry with a Kannada serial, Jokali in 2018. Later in 2018, she also entered the Telugu scene with another popular serial, Ninne Pelladatha. Then she starred in another serial Tilottama and in a few years, she became well known for her roles in both Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.[2][4] She also acted in Robot Family, Galipata, TrinayaniI, Neeli and Radha Ramana.[5][6] She also acted in Kannada films Melobba Mayavi and Manjari, and in a Telugu movie BucchiNaidu Kandriga.[7]
Death
editJayaram was travelling in a car along with her husband Chandrakanth, cousin Apeksha and driver Srikanth, from Bangalore to Hyderabad.[8] Police said that the driver lost control and hit the divider and crashed into a bus. The accident happened at Divitipally in Mahbubnagar district of Telangana state.[5] Her husband, Chandrakanth, committed suicide three days after her death on 15 May 2024.[6]
References
edit- ↑ "Pavithra Jayaram: All you need to know about Kannada actress who passed away in a tragic car accident". The Times of India. 13 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- 1 2 ANI (13 May 2024). "Kannada TV actor Pavithra Jayaram passes away in road accident". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "Pavithra Jayaram Biography | Pavithra Jayaram Boyfriend, Husband, Family & Net Worth - FilmiBeat". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kannada actor Pavithra Jayaram dies on the spot in road accident and family injured". www.hindustantimes.com. 13 May 2024.
- 1 2 "TV actress Pavithra Jayaram dies in road accident". ddnews.gov.in. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- 1 2 "Pavithra Jayaram death: Last Instagram post of 'Trinayani' star dancing with husband goes viral". The Economic Times. 18 May 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "Kannada TV actor Pavitra Jayaram dies in car crash: 6 things to know about her". Deccan Herald. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "Kannada, Telugu TV actor Pavithra Jayaram dies in road accident in Telangana". The Indian Express. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.