The moment they hear the name Jamuna, her fans remember her beautiful face. She has a record of surviving as a heroine for long period in the Telugu film industry. She impressed many as a heroine opposite heroes who are younger than her. Fans revisit the way she acted alongside legendary actors. She left her mark as Satyabhama. A few heroes had a good start for their careers with her films.
Jamuna’s real name is Jana Bhai. She was born in Karnataka’s Hampi but was brought up in Guntur’s Duggirala. At that time Savitri used to do plays. Coincidentally, Savitri stayed at Jamuna’s house to give a show. With that Jamuna started calling Savitri Akka before coming into the industry. With Savitri’s inspiration, Jamuna also started doing plays. Famous actor Jaggayya used to give chances to Jamauna and Savitri and direct the plays. Doctor Garikapati Rajarao introduced Jamuna to the industry with Puttillu. Jamuna scored good marks with the first film itself.
Jamuna starrers Donga Ramudu, Missamma, Chiranjeevulu, Muddu Bidda, Bhagya Rekha, Bhookailas, Illarikam, Gulebakavali Katha, Gundamma Katha, Bobbili Yuddham, Manchi Manishi, Mooga Manasulu, Ramudu-Bheemudu, Mangamma Sapatham, Dorikite Dongalu, Todu-Needa, Pularangadu, Ramu, Mattilo Manikyam, Pandanti Kapuram, Tahsildar Gari Ammayi, Samsaram, Manushulantha Okkate, Undamma Bottu Pedatha were loved by the audiences. She was a hit pair with ANR and NTR. She acted with Krishna in Undamma Bottu Pedatha. This film earned good reception to Krishna among family audiences. Tahsildar Gari Ammayi gave big break to Sobhan Babu who has been waiting for stardom for around 12 years. Hero Haranath tasted big successes with films he acted with Jamuna. Jamuna acted as pair and mother in Katakatala Rudrayya which established Krishnam Raju as Rebel Star. She was a lucky heroine for many star heroes.
When her films were remade in Tamil, makers used to cast her to reprise the roles. She acted in Hindi in films like Miss Mary, Milan, Ham Rahi, and Dulhan. Jamuna acted in a few Kannada films as well.
Jamuna married Juluri Ramanarao, a professor. The couple has two children, Vamshi and Sravanthi. Vamshi is working as a Media professor in San Francisco. Sarvanti has a kid. Jamuna is staying in Hyderabad with her daughter and grandchild.
Jamuna likes Indira Gandhi. With that, she joined the Congress party. She won the Lok Sabha elections on a Congress party ticket from the Rajahmundry constituency in 1989. In 1991 she lost the elections. Later she joined the BJP.
