Deepa Jayakumar, Niece of Jayalalitha: Profile, Husband and Details

Deepa Jayakumar is the niece of the most popular leader of Tamil Nadu late Ms. J. Jayalalitha. She was in news for series of attempts she made to see Jayalalitha in the Apollo Hospital. Incidently, she was the only blood relative who went to the hospital. However, it was quite unfortunate, that she was not allowed to even enter the hospital gate. Even at the Marina Beach, where Jayalalitha was buried, Deepa was present and was later allowed to give last respect.

Profile of Deepa Jayakumar

The only introduction of Deepa Jayakumar is being the niece of Amma. Both of her parents are now dead. In fact, Deepa is the daughter of Jayakumar, the brother of Jayalalitha.

Professionally, Deepa is a researcher in media and communication and currently settled in the UK. She has studied Mass Communication from Wales.

Jayakumar, the father of Deepa, used to live with Jayalalitha in her Poes Garden home in Chennai. However, due to some serious differences, Jayakumar moved out of Poes Garden home. It should be noted that Deepa was born at the home of Jayalalitha.

It is said that Jayakumar wanted Jayalalitha to launch him politically which was denied and hence he got miffed with the then AIADMK supremo. Some reports claim that the real reason was the grand marriage of the foster son of Jayalalitha Mr. Sudhakaran in 1995. 

Jayakumar died soon after at his T Nagar house in 1995. Jayalalitha had visited the family at that time. After that, she never went to their home.

Deepa’s mother Vijaya Laxmi died in 2013. At that time, Jayalalitha had just made a call and requested Deepa and her brother to be strong.

Deepa has one younger brother named Deepak who has done MBA from the USA and currently involved in the real estate business. It should be noted that Deepak was present during the burial of the mortal remains of Jayalalitha. He along with Sasikala performed the last rites. It means Deepa was denied to even get close to Jayalalitha body, her brother was not only allowed, but was a prominent face. 

Husband of Deepa Jayakumar

Deepa got married in 2014 with Madhvan. Deepa had visited the Apollo Hospital with her husband where the security guards had pushed both of them.

It should be noted that Deepa had visited Jayalalitha after marriage and got a flat from the CM as a gift.

There is no denying that Deepa wants to project herself as the successor as well as the real heir of Jayalalitha. However, Sasikala will try everything to not let it happen.


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