Jaya Prada
ActingAbout Jaya Prada
Jaya Prada (born 3 April 1962) is an Indian film actress and politician. She was one of the iconic and influential actresses in both south and hindi film industry in late 70's, 80's and early 90's. Jaya Prada is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards South and has starred in many Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali and Marathi films. She left the film industry at the peak of her career, as she joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1994 and entered politics. She was a Member of Parliament (MP) from Rampur from 2004 to 2014. She has been considered by many as the most beautiful face to grace Indian cinema, courtesy the reticent cinematic maestro Satyajit Ray who called her "the most beautiful face on the Indian screen".
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jaya Prada reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jaya Prada's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 74% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jaya Prada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Souten Ki Beti, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jaya Prada Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jaya Prada's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jaya Prada.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Pranayam | Grace | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dasavatharam | Ranjitha Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Deha | Sandhya Joshi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Tathastu | Dr. Nita | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Khakee | Jaya Srivastav | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Devadoothan | Angelina Ignatius (Aleena) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Shabdavedhi | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Kohram | Amrita Sodi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Jeevan Yudh | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Paappi Devataa | Rosie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Maidan-E-Jung | Laxmi (Karan's Babhi) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Veerta | Shalu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dhartiputra | Jeeva | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Khal-Naaikaa | Jaya R. Kapoor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Kundan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Insaniyat Ke Devta | Paro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Thanedaar | Sudha Chandar | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Zakhmi Zameen | Radha | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Aaj Ka Arjun | Gauri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Souten Ki Beti | Rukmini S. Verma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Main Tera Dushman | Jaya Srivastav | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Ganga Tere Desh Mein | Dr. Asha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Aulad | Yashoda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Pyar Ke Do Pal | Geeta Choudhary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Muddat | Bharati Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Aakhree Raasta | Mary D. D'Costa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Veta | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Simhasanam | Princess Alakananda Devi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Sur Sangam | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Zabardast | Mala Sehgal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Sanjog | Yashoda / Asha | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Awaaz | Anu | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sharaabi | Meena | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Insaaf Kaun Karega | Sitara Devi/Jyoti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Qayamat | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Sagara Sangamam | Madhavi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Kaviratna Kalidasa | Vidhya dhare | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Kaamchor | Geeta Sanghvi | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Meghasandesam | Padma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | 47 Natkal | Vaishali | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Yedanthasthula Meda | Special appearance | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Huliya Halina Mevu | Poovi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ninaithaale Inikkum | Sona | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Chanakya Chandragupta | Aasa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Sanaadi Appanna | Basanthi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Seetha Kalyanam | Seetha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Siri Siri Muvva | Hyna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Anthuleni Katha | Saritha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jaya Prada - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jaya Prada?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jaya Prada is "Souten Ki Beti" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jaya Prada acted in?
Jaya Prada has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jaya Prada?
Other notable films include "Kaviratna Kalidasa", "Sanaadi Appanna", and "Meghasandesam".