In an effort to pay tribute to the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, a street in the US has reportedly been rechristened after her.

This Street is the meeting point of Chicago Way Avenue, Devon Avenue and North Sheridan in Illinois. The state’ Governor Edgar has made an official statement in this regard after Senator Howard W Kerol requested him to do so in the honor for Jayalalithaa. Inspired by Tamil Nadu model, a police station was set up in Illinois to serve the needs of women.

Jayalalithaa had been a powerful leader, and during her reign, she had introduced several schemes for the welfare of poor. All that service looks to be paying off post her demise.

Senior actress Gautami, who has recently made her comeback to Tollywood screen with ‘Manamantha’ has now hit headlines by writing a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing malicious agenda behind the death of Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa.

It may be recalled that Jaya had fought for 74 days in hospital before succumbing to illness. Gautami questioned why doctors kept her condition a secret for so many days?

Why was she not taken abroad for better treatment? Why public was kept in darkness about her condition? Gautami has written a letter to the PM asking him to order a thorough inquiry into this matter.

Gautami’s letter has become a talking point in political circles now. The reason being her estranged partner and actor Kamal Haasan, who had created a huge controversy with his earlier tweet targeting the supporters of Jaya

At a time when the entire country was mourning over the death of six-time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, the sharp tweet of Universal hero Kamal Haasan has turned controversial and enraged the followers of Amma and common man alike.

Kamal Haasan’s Tamil tweet read, “Deep sympathy for those who depend on Jayalalithaa.”

More than as a condolence message, this tweet came as a rude and sarcastic remark when the CM’s followers were in deep pain. The netizens took to Kamal Haasan and started criticizing him for his bitter and inhumane tweet. One fan even said that he felt disgusted for being a fan of the legendary actor.

It may be noted that the demise of Jayalalithaa at the Apollo Hospital on late Monday night, plunged Tamil Nadu into a political crisis. From PM Narendra Modi to AP CM Chandrababu Naidu, several leaders landed in Chennai to pay their last respects to Jaya.

Emotions are running high in Tamil Nadu, as Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, battles grave illness in Chennai’s Apollo Hospital. Being a state that is known for cult-politics and demigod like adoration of its political leaders, the fervor around Jayalalithaa’s health only underlines the popularity and affection the actor-turned politician enjoys amid her people.

It was her charisma as an actor, and later as a politician that enabled her to step into the shoes of her political mentor MG Ramachandran, and command single-handed control of one of Tamil Nadu’s main political parties — the AIADMK.

As the news about Jayalalithaa’s demise filters through, hundreds and thousands of the politician’s devotees mourn the death of the superstar turned politician. She breathed her last at Apollo Hospitals. She breathed her last at Apollo Hospitals after being admitted since September 22 after suffering cardiac arrest. Here are the unknown facts of Jayalalithaa’s film journey.

Unknown facts about Jayalalithaa’s film journey:

1) The only Hindi film she worked in was Izzat that started Dharmendra. This movie was a hit. In her career spanning over decades Jayalalitha holds holds the record for having maximum silver jubilee hits in her career as far as Tamil cinema is concerned 80 films starred her were silver jubilee hits. 28 Telugu movies she featured saw the same fate at the box office!

2) Now this one is quite surprising (and shocking) Her debut film acquired Adults Only disclaimer. She could not watch her won performance on the silver screen as she was not an adult herself when the film was released.

3) Many vouch for the silver screen idol turned politician’s unmatched grace and her graceful screen presence. The credit goes to her early initiation into dancing. Yes Jayalithat started training in Bharatnatyam at the tender age of 3.Jayalalitha is a trained dancer with expertise in many classical forms including Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Manipuri and Kathak.

4) As a politician she might have made Sari popular. She always carried herself with tremendous char, grace and warmth but very few know that she is the first actress in the history of Tamil cinema to have worn sleeveless blouses and drench under waterfall.

5) It was the Tamil actor and producer Marudhur Gopalan Ramachandran also known as as MGR who later served as The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu introduced Jayalalitha to Politics. MGR went on to do more than dozen movies with her.

6) Jayalalitha’s movie Deiva Magan that starred is special in the history of Tamil films in that is the first Tamil film to be submitted by the Govt. of India for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. That’s a remarkable feat indeed.

7) She was a natural in front of the camera with an ability to portray a range of chracters. It was reported in an interview that her performance also stemmed from her intelligence and her fondness for reading. In fact even while she was a star she was known for her passion for reading. It is said that she used to carry books during shooting of films and used to read then in between shots.

8) Apart from being an actress, politician, Jayalalithaa was also a wonderful singer, who has crooned her voice for 14 songs.

Political Journey:

Here is a brief timeline of the important events that shaped the political career of a leader, who went on to become the most powerful woman in the state politics.

1948: Born on 24 February in Melukote town in Mysuru district, Karnataka.

1961: Starts film career as child actress. Her only English movie, Epistle, was the first she started shooting for.

1965: Debuts as lead actress in Tamil with Vennira Aadai. In the same year, acts opposite future political mentor MG Ramachandran.

1980: Acts in her last Tamil movie, Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal, as female lead.

1982: Becomes member of MGR’s AIADMK party. Addresses first public gathering in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu.

1983: Appointed AIADMK’s propoganda secretary and campaigns in Thiruchendur by-election.

1984: Rift with MGR widens; stripped from several party posts.

1987: MGR death divides AIADMK — one faction supports MGR’s wife Janaki Ramachandran and the other Jayalalithaa.

1988: Janaki becomes Tamil Nadu chief minister, but rule ends in 21 days; the state comes under President’s Rule.

1989: The DMK sweeps state polls; Janaki offers to quit AIADMK, clearing path for Jaya’s accession.

In the same year, DMK and AIADMK clash in Tamil Nadu Assembly hall; Jayalalithaa swears to step inside Assembly again only as chief minister.

1991: AIADMK-Congress thrashes DMK in polls; Jayalalithaa becomes chief minister for the first time.

1996: AIADMK routed in elections; Jayalalithaa gets arrested in a corruption case; 48 cases slapped on her and aide Sasikala.

2001: Makes second return as chief minister; party appoints her as chief minister but SC unseats her; O Paneerselvam named chief minister.

2003: Allowed to contest elections; wins from Andipatti, becomes chief minister again.

2006: Defeated by DMK alliance in polls; serves as Leader of Opposition till 2011.

2011: Returns as chief minister for the third time; rift with Sasikala widens.

2014: Convicted by court in disproportionate assets case; sentenced to four years in prison with Rs 100 crore fine.

2016: Jayalalithaa elected for a consecutive second term.

The entire country is mourning her demise and we extend our deepest condolences. Rest in peace Amma…

Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalitha passed away last night at 11.30 PM at Apollo Hospitals where she is undergoing the treatment for the last two months. The main reason for the death is a massive cardiac arrest. The sudden death news of the Iron lady has pushed the entire Tamilnadu state into a big tragedy. This has also been a big blow to Indian politics. O Paneer Selvam has taken oath as the new CM of Tamil Nadu state. Upon hearing the sudden death news of Jayalalitha, several film and political personalities have posted their condolences messages on social media. Few Telugu film people were also among them.

“Jayalalitha garu was one of the strongest leaders of our times.It truly is the end of an era.She will remain an inspiration to many” Kalyan Ram tweeted. “#Ripamma Great era comes to an end.But her majestic charisma and determination will continue to live and inspire many women in our country” Jr NTR tweeted.

“And the curtains come down to the journey of one of the most charismatic and humble humans being #jayalalithaa Garu. Symbol of woman power. Had the honour of meeting her first when I was starting my career & many times after that.An amazing actor & an example for women &men alike. Praying alongside my Tamil brothers and sisters. No words can express this loss. May her soul Rest In Peace.” Mohan Babu tweeted.

“Deeply saddened by the loss of J Jayalalithaa garu. May her family and the whole of Tamil Nadu find strength at this time..” Mahesh Babu tweeted.

We, at Chitramala.com, are deeply saddened by the demise of a great leader. We pray for her soul to rest in peace.