Description: (Indian Politician)
Jayalalithaa Jayaram was a prominent Indian politician and actress, serving as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for over fourteen years across six terms. Rising to fame as a leading film actress in the 1960s, she appeared in numerous films in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages. Jayalalithaa's political career began in the AIADMK party, where she swiftly climbed the ranks to become the party's sole leader. Known for her centralizing of state power and extensive social-welfare initiatives, she faced both successes and controversies throughout her tenure.