★ HOW OLD IS DEVAYANI?
Devayani is 52 years old, born June 22, 1974 in IN · Cancer.
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About
Devayani built a decades-long career across Tamil and Malayalam cinema, earning critical recognition for nuanced supporting roles. Born Sushma Jaidev in 1974, she won the Kalaimamani Award in 2000 and a Best Supporting Actress trophy for Azhagi. Her television work in Kolangal cemented her as a versatile ensemble performer. As a Cancer, she channels emotional depth into character-driven work.
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Biography
Devayani (professional name of Sushma Jaidev) is an Indian actress who anchored her career in Tamil and Malayalam film industries, with selective appearances across Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Bengali productions. She earned major critical recognition early: Kadhal Kottai (1996), Suryavamsam (1997), and Bharathi (2000) established her as a precision actor capable of carrying complex emotional arcs. The Kalaimamani Award in 2000 marked institutional recognition of her craft. She won Best Supporting Actress for Azhagi and transitioned successfully to television, winning Best Television Actress for the long-running serial Kolangal. As an actor, she performs across multiple mediums—film, television, and regional industries—each requiring distinct physical and emotional vocabularies. Born in India on 22 June 1974, she came of age during Tamil cinema's New Wave, when directors began integrating psychological realism into mainstream narratives. Her Life Path 4 suggests discipline and structural thinking—traits visible in her methodical scene work and ability to deepen smaller roles. As a Cancer, she gravitates toward emotionally anchored characters and ensemble dynamics.
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Trivia
- Devayani's professional surname, Rajakumaran, differs from her birth name Sushma Jaidev, reflecting a deliberate stage identity.
- She earned the Kalaimamani Award, one of Tamil Nadu's highest cultural honors, in 2000—the same year Bharathi released.
- Kolangal, the television serial that won her Best Television Actress, ran for six consecutive years (2003–2009), signaling sustained audience investment.
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Numerology
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The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Devayani succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Devayani?
- Devayani is 52 years old (born June 22, 1974).
- When is Devayani's birthday?
- Devayani was born on June 22, 1974.
- What is Devayani's zodiac sign?
- Devayani is a Cancer, born June 22, 1974.
- What is Devayani's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Devayani was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Devayani from?
- Devayani is from IN.
- What does Devayani do?
- Devayani is a actor.
- Is Devayani still alive?
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