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Reinventing creatively
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Jayasudha, who has devoted 34 years to cinema, is now focussing on social work
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IN A NEW ROLE Jayasudha
Hers is a life out of the ordinary. What sets her apart is not just the fact that she has been a fine actress, and a successful one at that, for more than three decades. She refuses to be trapped in a time warp, and reinvents herself time and again.
As a concerned mother in Mani Ratnam's Alaipayuthey ), a new-age mom in Amma Naana O Tamil Ammayi, and in Style, Jayasudha stood on a par with many a lead actor. Away from the arc lights, she is a social worker and when time permits, she dabbles in fashion designing as well.
"In whatever I do, I like to give it my best shot. I hate doing a half-hearted job," reflects Jayasudha. What made her return to movies after deciding to quit two years ago? "My role in Amma Naana... drew appreciation even from college students. They liked seeing a contemporary mother on screen. But the offers that followed were that of the routine mother and sister characters. I was bored. Anyway, I wasn't keen on acting since I wanted to do more social work. So I quit."
Recently, she wowed everyone by showcasing her collection of saris. "When I observe people, I can assess whether they are wearing something that flatters them or not. Perhaps that helped. I intend to design only as a pastime. Honestly, I have distinct tastes and not many will agree with my sense of fashion."
These days, voluntary work takes up most of Jayasudha's time. Spearheading Shine Trust, which reaches out to those in need of medical help, she says, "I'd like to start a hospital in the near future. I got into this work by chance and feel I'm the chosen one. What I'm doing isn't enough. But it's better to make a beginning than not do anything at all."
SANGEETHA DEVI K.
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