Tollywood: Telugu film director B Jaya dies of heart attack
What's the story
Noted Telugu film director B Jaya died of a cardiac arrest, family sources said in Hyderabad today. She was 54. She passed away at a private hospital in Hyderabad. The journalist-turned-director is known for her films like 'Chantigadu', 'Premikulu', 'Gundamma Gaari Manavadu' and 'Lovely'. Her husband BA Raju is a notable producer and a public relations officer in the Telugu film industry. Here's more.
Career
Who was B Jaya?
Jaya was one of the few women directors in the Telugu film industry. She started her career as a journalist and turned to film-making with 'Chantigadu' in 2003. She's credited with introducing new faces in the film industry. Jaya was also a popular story-writer. Actors and directors poured their grief over the death of one of the dynamic women directors the industry ever had.
Twitter Post
Actress and producer Lakshmi Manchu condoled Jaya's death
Deepest condolences for #jaya director. We lost one of the very few positive women directors of our times..Too unfortunate to have lost her so soon. Strength to @baraju_SuperHit and her family...May her soul rest in peace.#RIPJayaGaru
— Lakshmi Manchu (@LakshmiManchu) August 31, 2018